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Compare Shop Management Software

Shop management software helps retailers handle inventory and sales; the right fit depends on the tasks you need and the platforms you use. These tools may include retail checkout, online store, employee, and multi-location features.

The API, open-source, and free-tier marks show whether those options are listed for a tool.

• 25 platforms
• 3 with a public API on this page
• 6 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Sept 2026

1. #PlatformSignalPlugs inPrice
2. 1
   PP

   Posnic POSposnic.com

   Open-source local-first point-of-sale app for shops and restaurants, with sales, stock, taxes, and reports.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from ₹4,999/yr
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3. 2
   HR

   Heartland Retailheartland.us

   Retail POS with a free plan, inventory, staff permissions, and multi-store support; paid plans start at $89 monthly.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $89/mo
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4. 3
   OS

   Open Source Point of Saleopensourcepos.org

   Free web point-of-sale software offers inventory, invoices, taxes, and multi-location support for self-hosting.

   6.5 APIOpenFree Free tier
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5. 4
   R

   RetailPOSretailpos.org

   Open-source point-of-sale system that works offline and syncs orders, stock, and customers with e-commerce.

   6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
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6. 5
   MD

   Microsoft Dynamics 365 Salesmicrosoft.com

   Sales software for web and mobile, with an API, from $65 per user monthly.

   6.2 APIOpenFree —
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7. 6
   SO

   Square Onlinesquareup.com

   Square Online lets businesses build an online store or website to sell products and take orders.

   6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $49/mo
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8. 7
   S

   Shopifyshopify.com

   Hosted web store software for selling on multiple channels and stocking 10 locations; 3-day trial.

   5.9 APIOpenFree From $29/mo
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9. 8
   E

   Erplyerply.com

   Inventory software for mobile, desktop, Linux, web, and API access, starting at $1,000 monthly.

   5.9 APIOpenFree From $49/mo
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10. 9
    RP

    Retail Proretailpro.com

    Retail management software for Android, iOS, web, and Windows with inventory, offline use, and staff permissions.

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
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11. 10
    BP

    Bindo POSbindolabs.com

    Retail POS for iOS, web, and API use with inventory tools and a free trial.

    5.7 APIOpenFree —
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    RP

    Rain POSrainpos.com

    Retail POS for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows with inventory and multiple stores from $99 monthly annually.

    5.7 APIOpenFree From $99/mo
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13. 12
    CR

    Cegid Retailcegid.com

    Retail POS for Android, iOS, web, Windows, or self-hosting with offline, reports, and store support.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
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14. 13
    EN

    Epos Noweposnow.com

    Cloud POS for Android, iOS, web, and Windows from $84 monthly, with inventory, staff, orders, and delivery.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
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15. 14
    NC

    NCR Counterpointncr.com

    Retail POS for iOS, web, and Windows with inventory, offline operation, and employee permissions.

    5.5 APIOpenFree —
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16. 15
    LR

    LS Retaillsretail.com

    Retail POS for Android, iOS, web, and Windows with inventory across locations; pricing is on request.

    5.5 APIOpenFree —
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17. 16
    SC

    SAP CPQsap.com

    Cloud software for configuring products, setting prices, and creating quotes across sales channels.

    5.2 APIOpenFree From $24/mo
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18. 17
    O

    OptaPOSoptapos.ae

    Cloud retail point-of-sale platform with checkout, inventory, purchasing, reports, and UAE VAT.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    OR

    Odoo Retailodoo.com

    Free retail POS for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows with offline billing, scans, and tax tools.

    5.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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20. 19
    HP

    Hike POShikeup.com

    Retail POS for web, iOS, and Android with inventory and offline mode from $59 monthly annually.

    5.1 APIOpenFree From $59/mo
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21. 20
    R

    RetailEdgeretailedge.com

    Retail POS for Windows, iOS, and Android with inventory, offline mode, and employee permissions from $495.

    5.1 APIOpenFree From $225/mo
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22. 21
    SF

    SigmaPOS Franchisesigmapos.in

    Franchise software for Indian shops that tracks store expenses, commissions and outlet data.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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23. 22
    ST

    SyvaSoft Trading ERPsyvasoft.com

    Retail and wholesale ERP with POS, multi-store inventory, purchasing, loyalty, pricing and accounting.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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24. 23
    KP

    KORONA POSkoronapos.com

    POS for Windows and Linux from $59 monthly with inventory, staff permissions, hardware, and multi-store tools.

    4.9 APIOpenFree From $59/mo
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    LR

    Lightspeed Retaillightspeedhq.com

    Retail POS for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows with offline use and multi-location support from $89 monthly.

    4.8 APIOpenFree From $89/mo
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26. 25
    CF

    Clover for Retailclover.com

    Retail checkout for Android, iOS, and web with offline billing, barcode scans, tax math, and printed receipts.

    4.3 APIOpenFree —
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How to choose

Which retail tasks does it need to cover?

Start with the work you need the software to handle, such as inventory management, retail checkout, online sales, or employee management. The board compares these features, so use them to narrow your options.

If you run more than one location, check the multi-location support detail before choosing.

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Choose a tool that supports the devices your staff already use. The listed platform options include web, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.

An API is a way for software to connect with other software. Check the API mark if that connection matters to your setup.

How should I compare prices and free options?

Check whether a tool has a free plan, a free trial, or a paid starting price; these are different offers. For example, Heartland Retail lists a free plan and paid pricing from $89 per month, while Lightspeed Retail lists a 14-day trial and pricing from $89 per month.

Prices shown as starting points may not cover the features or setup you need.

Do I need open-source software?

If you need to inspect or change a tool’s code, check its open-source mark and licence terms before deciding. Open-source code and an API are different: one concerns access to code, while the other provides a way for software to connect.

Questions

What does shop management software do?

It helps retailers manage work such as inventory, retail checkout, online stores, locations, and employees. Features vary by tool.

Which platforms support shop management software?

The listed platform options include web, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. Check a tool’s platform details against the devices you use.

Can I get shop management software for free?

A free plan is listed for Heartland Retail. Other tools may offer a trial or paid plans; check the pricing details before choosing.

How much does shop management software cost?

Stated starting prices include $59 per month for KORONA POS and $84 per month for Epos Now. Cegid Retail lists pricing on request.

What does the API mark mean for shop software?

It indicates that a public API is listed. An API lets software connect with other software; check whether it supports the connection you need.

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