Product A
Shopify POS
by Shopify Inc.
The best POS for omnichannel retailers already on Shopify's e-commerce platform.
$29mo
Visit Shopify POS →Product B
Zettle by PayPal
by PayPal Inc.
Simple card reader and POS app for mobile sellers, markets, and pop-ups.
Free tier
Visit Zettle by PayPal →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Shopify POS | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29mo | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Perfect Shopify e-commerce integration | Very affordable card reader |
| Unified inventory across online and in-store | No monthly fee | |
| Buy online, return in-store and other omnichannel flows built in | Instant PayPal payout option | |
| Top Cons | Best value only if you're already on Shopify | Basic inventory and reporting vs. Square or Shopify |
| POS Pro required for advanced features | Limited to simpler use cases |
Choose Shopify POS if you…
- Want: perfect shopify e-commerce integration
- Want: unified inventory across online and in-store
- Want: buy online, return in-store and other omnichannel flows built in
Choose Zettle by PayPal if you…
- Want: very affordable card reader
- Want: no monthly fee
- Want: instant paypal payout option