Unified Commerce with Shopify POS.
Revolutionise Your Retail Operations and Boost Sales by 40%.
Designed for scalability and efficiency, Shopify POS allows your business to manage all channels in a single interface, eliminating the complexity of juggling multiple systems.
The Value of Shopify POS.
- Built for Speed and Simplicity
- Real-Time Inventory Visibility
- Comprehensive Reporting and Analytics
- Faster Innovation, Future-Proof Your Business
- Scalability Without the Headaches
- Powerful Omnichannel Fulfilment Out of the Box
Why Shopify POS Over Lightspeed?
Lightspeed POS may claim to offer omnichannel selling, but in reality, it leaves businesses struggling with disjointed systems and limited functionality.
Shopify continually invests in innovation, releasing new features and updates that keep your business at the forefront of commerce. With Shopify POS, you’re not just adopting a new system; you’re future-proofing your entire business.
Shopify POS Pro VS Lightspeed POS.
| Features | Shopify POS Pro | Lightspeed POS |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for Shopify Plus customers (up to 20 locations) |
Starts at $218 NZD/month for Basic plan, with extra charges for more registers and features |
| Unified Commerce Integration | Fully integrated with Shopify eCommerce and in-store POS |
Separate systems for retail and eCommerce; requires APIs and middleware for integration |
| Onmichannel Fulfilment | Built-in workflows for ship-to-home, store pickup, and endless aisle |
Limited omnichannel fulfilment options requiring manual workarounds |
| Transaction Fees | Online: 2.4% + $0.30 NZD In-person: 1.7% |
Online: 2.6% + $0.30 AUD In-person: 1.9% |
| Customer Insights | Centralised customer data across all sales channels |
Siloed data between eCommerce and in-store, harder to get a holistic view |
| Staff Permissions | Advanced staff role and permission management at no extra cost |
Limited in lower tiers, advanced options only in higher-tier plans |
| Inventory Management | Comprehensive real-time inventory tracking across locations |
Inventory management is available but not as detailed or integrated |
| Customisation | Access to 8,000+ apps and 10,000+ service partners |
Fewer customisation options and higher costs for integrations |
| Development Focus | Solely focused on retail and eCommerce innovation |
Divided focus between retail and hospitality, slowing down commerce innovation |
| Scalability | Easily scalable without extra costs for multiple locations |
Extra fees for additional locations and registers |
| Sales Reporting | Unified sales reporting across all channels, real-time insights |
Siloed sales data, no consolidated reporting across channels |
| Checkout Experience | Streamlined checkout process with mobile, in-store, and online payments |
Basic checkout experience, more manual steps for multi-channel sales |
| Hardware Compatibility | Works with a wide range of hardware, including mobile devices |
Requires specific hardware setups, more limited in choices |
| Support & Maintenance | 24/7 support included for all Shopify Plus customers |
Support varies by plan, with limited availability in lower tiers |
| Platform Innovation | Regular updates and new features through Shopify Editions |
Slower release cycle for features and improvements |
Shopify POS Pro
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Pricing
Free for Shopify Plus customers (up to 20 locations)
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Unified Commerce Integration
Fully integrated with Shopify eCommerce and in-store POS
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Onmichannel Fulfilment
Built-in workflows for ship-to-home, store pickup, and endless aisle
-
Transaction Fees
Online: 2.4% + $0.30 NZD
In-person: 1.7%
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Customer Insights
Centralised customer data across all sales channels
-
Staff Permissions
Advanced staff role and permission management at no extra cost
-
Inventory Management
Comprehensive real-time inventory tracking across locations
-
Customisation
Access to 8,000+ apps and 10,000+ service partners
-
Development Focus
Solely focused on retail and eCommerce innovation
-
Scalability
Easily scalable without extra costs for multiple locations
-
Sales Reporting
Unified sales reporting across all channels, real-time insights
-
Checkout Experience
Streamlined checkout process with mobile, in-store, and online payments
-
Hardware Compatibility
Works with a wide range of hardware, including mobile devices
-
Support & Maintenance
24/7 support included for all Shopify Plus customers
-
Platform Innovation
Regular updates and new features through Shopify Editions
Lightspeed POS
-
Pricing
Starts at $218 NZD/month for Basic plan, with extra charges for more registers and features
-
Unified Commerce Integration
Separate systems for retail and eCommerce; requires APIs and middleware for integration
-
Onmichannel Fulfilment
Limited omnichannel fulfilment options requiring manual workarounds
-
Transaction Fees
Online: 2.6% + $0.30 AUD
In-person: 1.9%
-
Customer Insights
Siloed data between eCommerce and in-store, harder to get a holistic view
-
Staff Permissions
Limited in lower tiers, advanced options only in higher-tier plans
-
Inventory Management
Inventory management is available but not as detailed or integrated
-
Customisation
Fewer customisation options and higher costs for integrations
-
Development Focus
Divided focus between retail and hospitality, slowing down commerce innovation
-
Scalability
Extra fees for additional locations and registers
-
Sales Reporting
Siloed sales data, no consolidated reporting across channels
-
Checkout Experience
Basic checkout experience, more manual steps for multi-channel sales
-
Hardware Compatibility
Requires specific hardware setups, more limited in choices
-
Support & Maintenance
Support varies by plan, with limited availability in lower tiers
-
Platform Innovation
Slower release cycle for features and improvements
Actionable Insights Across Every Channel.
Unified Customer and Sales Data: Shopify POS consolidates all customer interactions—whether online or in-store—into a single customer profile.
This allows you to build a deeper understanding of your customers, personalise their shopping experience, and drive loyalty through targeted marketing.
Lightspeed, by comparison, separates online and offline data, creating silos that hinder your ability to get a full picture of your customers.
A better long-term solution for retail businesses
Brands on Shopify POS.
Inventory management across multiple locations.
Shopify POS offers real-time inventory tracking across all your locations, including online and in-store stock levels. This allows you to manage stock seamlessly, reducing the risk of overselling or running out of key products. You can also use Shopify POS to allocate stock between locations, track low-inventory items, and automate reordering. This level of control is especially valuable for multi-location retailers who need to maintain visibility and control over inventory across multiple sites.
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CONTACT USFAQ.
Shopify POS offers a fully unified commerce platform that seamlessly integrates both online and in-store sales, reducing the need for multiple systems and middleware, which are common in Lightspeed POS setups. With Shopify POS Pro, larger merchants benefit from built-in omnichannel workflows like ship-to-home and store pickup, advanced staff management tools, and real-time inventory tracking—all included without additional costs for multiple locations.
Shopify POS Pro is free for Shopify Plus merchants, making it an exceptional value for businesses with up to 20 locations. In contrast, Lightspeed POS starts at $218 NZD per month for the Basic plan and charges additional fees for extra registers or locations. Shopify also offers lower transaction fees for in-person sales (1.7% vs. Lightspeed’s 1.9%), helping businesses save more as they scale.
Shopify POS Pro has more favourable transaction fees for both online and in-person sales than Lightspeed POS. Shopify POS charges 1.4% + $0.30 AUD for online transactions, while Lightspeed POS charges 2.6% + $0.30 AUD. For in-person transactions, Shopify POS charges 1.7%, lower than Lightspeed’s 1.9%. Additionally, Shopify POS provides more flexibility in integrating third-party payment providers, with a competitive 0.6% fee.
Shopify POS is designed to support seamless omnichannel fulfilment, offering built-in workflows such as store pickup, ship-to-home, and endless aisle capabilities. Shopify also centralises customer data from both online and in-store transactions, enabling merchants to provide personalised shopping experiences. Lightspeed POS, on the other hand, struggles with siloed data and limited fulfilment options, making it harder for businesses to offer a consistent customer experience.
Yes, Shopify POS Pro is built to scale effortlessly, supporting multiple locations and registers without additional costs for Shopify Plus merchants. Lightspeed POS, however, incurs additional charges for each extra location and register, which can significantly increase the cost as your business grows. Shopify’s vast ecosystem of apps and service partners also provides endless opportunities for customisation, allowing businesses to adapt and scale efficiently.