Fair comparison · prices checked 2026-10-18
BoutiquePOS vs Shopify POS for boutiques
BoutiquePOS
From $29/mo
Per location · 14-day trial · no contract
Shopify POS
$89 POS Pro (per location)$39 Basic online plan (required)
per month, before card fees. Source: Shopify POS pricing, checked 2026-10-18.
Short answer: Shopify POS is the stronger choice if your online store is the center of your business and you want Shopify's app ecosystem. BoutiquePOS suits boutiques where the shop floor comes first and you want one price per location with an online store included, WooCommerce sync, units for fabric, and Arabic and Urdu receipts.
At a glance
| BoutiquePOS | Shopify POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Shop-first boutiques in the US, UAE and Pakistan | Online-first brands that also sell in person |
| Pricing model | One monthly price per location, from $29 | POS Pro per location ($89) on top of a Shopify plan (from $39), list price checked 18 Oct 2026 |
| Online store | Generated automatically from your catalog; WooCommerce sync on Collection and up | Shopify's own online store, one of the most widely used |
| Languages / RTL | Interface and receipts in English, Arabic and Urdu, with right-to-left support | Many admin languages; check their current terms for Arabic receipts and RTL |
| Contract | Monthly, no contract, cancel any month; about 20% off yearly | Monthly or yearly billing; check their current terms |
Feature by feature for clothing stores.
| Capability | BoutiquePOS | Shopify POS |
|---|---|---|
| Size and color variants | Yes, each with its own SKU, barcode, price, stock and photo | Yes, product variants with their own SKU and stock |
| Barcode label printing | Built in, sheet and thermal roll templates | Yes, through Shopify's label tools and appsCheck their current options for your printer |
| Returns and exchanges | Full or partial, refund or credit, size exchanges | Yes, returns and exchanges at POS |
| Multi-location stock and transfers | Yes, Flagship covers up to 3 locations | Yes, with inventory transfers between locations |
| Sell fabric by the meter (units and sub-units) | Yes, e.g. suit = 3 meters, decimal quantities | Check their current terms or apps |
| Wholesale and retail price lists | Selling price groups included | B2B pricing is tied to certain plans; check their current terms |
| Loyalty points | Built in on Collection and up | Through apps from the Shopify App Store |
| Purchase orders and supplier ledger | Purchase orders, suppliers and supplier balances | Purchase orders through Shopify's tools and apps; check their current terms |
| Card payments | Works with your own card processor; we never process payments | Shopify Payments built in where available |
| WooCommerce sync | Built in (products, stock, orders) | Not their focus; Shopify runs its own store |
| Arabic and Urdu receipts | Yes, receipt layouts per location in the shop's language | Check their current terms |
| Staff commission and expenses | Built in | Through apps or other tools |
Competitor details come from their public pages and documentation as of 2026-10-18. Plans change; check their current terms before deciding.
Strengths of each
What Shopify POS does well
- A polished online store platform used by a very large number of brands
- A huge app store for almost any add-on
- Payments, online checkout and POS in one account where Shopify Payments is available
- Smooth handling of buy online, pick up in store and online returns at the till
What BoutiquePOS does well
- One monthly price per location, with the online store included rather than a separate plan
- Built for the shop floor: size runs, barcode labels, size exchanges, fabric by the meter
- Arabic and Urdu interface and receipts, priced locally in USD, AED and PKR
- Works with your existing card processor, JazzCash or other payment methods recorded at the till
Choose Shopify POS if…
- Most of your revenue comes from your online store
- You rely on specific Shopify apps
- You want payments, website and POS from one provider in a country Shopify Payments covers
Choose BoutiquePOS if…
- Your shop floor is the main business and the website supports it
- You sell in the UAE or Pakistan and need local pricing, Arabic or Urdu
- You want to keep your own card processor or sell fabric by the meter
FAQ
BoutiquePOS vs Shopify POS: questions
Still unsure? Ask us on WhatsApp or the form, or search the help center.
Is BoutiquePOS cheaper than Shopify POS?
For a single shop it usually is: BoutiquePOS starts at $29 per location, while Shopify POS Pro is $89 per location on top of a Shopify plan from $39 (list price checked 18 Oct 2026). Card fees are separate on both.
Do I need Shopify POS Pro?
Shopify includes a lighter POS with its plans; Pro adds features for busier stores. Check their current terms to see which you would need.
Can BoutiquePOS replace my Shopify store?
It can, with the online store generated from your catalog. If you want to keep Shopify, it works through an integration, so ask on your demo.
Does BoutiquePOS process card payments?
No. It works with your own card processor and records the payment method at the till.
Which one handles size variants better?
Both handle variants. BoutiquePOS adds variation templates for size runs and prints labels for each variation from the catalog.
Is Shopify POS available in the UAE and Pakistan?
Availability of Shopify POS features and Shopify Payments varies by country, so check their current terms for your market.
Can I move my products from Shopify?
Yes. Export your products as a CSV from Shopify and our team imports them, with variations, at no cost.
Is there a contract with BoutiquePOS?
No. It is monthly and you can cancel any month, with about 20% off if you pay yearly.
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