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# Compare Retail Express vs Shopify POS

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> Detailed comparison between Retail Express and Shopify POS. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Retail Express | Shopify POS |
| **Overall rating** | 3.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 239 |
| **Starting Price** | - | USD 5.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Retail Express

Retail Express is the ideal choice for inventory-based retailers in Australia and New Zealand, designed to support businesses of all sizes, from individual stores to expansive multi-store brands.

### Shopify POS

Brick \&amp; mortar retailers as well as online retailers

## Key features

### Retail Express

- API
- CRM
- Customer Database
- Discount Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Merchandise Management
- Multi-Channel Management
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Product Catalog
- Receipt Management
- Reorder Management
- Returns Management
- Returns Tracking
- Search/Filter
- Shopping Cart
- Stock Management
- Supplier Management
- eCommerce Management

### Shopify POS

- API
- CRM
- Customer Database
- Discount Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Merchandise Management
- Multi-Channel Management
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Product Catalog
- Receipt Management
- Reorder Management
- Returns Management
- Returns Tracking
- Search/Filter
- Shopping Cart
- Stock Management
- Supplier Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Retail Express Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/182703/retail-express)
- [View Shopify POS Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/205337/shopify-pos)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/182703/205337/retail-express/vs/shopify-pos)

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