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Shopify POS pricing (2026)
Shopify POS starts at $29/mo (Basic (with POS Lite)), across 5 plans. Best for DTC brands scaling from ecommerce into physical retail. Every figure links to Shopify POS's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $29/mo (Basic (with POS Lite)) · 26% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No · 3-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: DTC brands scaling from ecommerce into physical retail; Multi-channel retailers needing one backend for online, in-store, and marketplace sales
Shopify POS plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (with POS Lite) | $29 | −26% | flat | $29/month when billed annually; $39/month billed monthly. POS Lite included (basic in-person selling). In-person processing at 2.6% + $0.10. Add POS Pro for $89/month per location for advanced brick-and-mortar features (staff roles, inventory, advanced reports). No long-term contracts. | nerdwallet.com |
| Shopify (with POS Lite) | $79 | −25% | flat | $79/month when billed annually; $105/month billed monthly. POS Lite included. In-person processing at 2.5% + $0.10. Add POS Pro for $89/month per location. | nerdwallet.com |
| Advanced (with POS Lite) | $299 | −25% | flat | $299/month when billed annually; $399/month billed monthly. POS Lite included. In-person processing at 2.4% + $0.10. Add POS Pro for $89/month per location. | nerdwallet.com |
| Plus (with POS Lite) | $2300 | — | flat | From $2,300/month on 1- or 3-year term. POS Lite included; POS Pro included for up to 20 locations with Shopify Payments. Negotiated rates for high-volume merchants. | nerdwallet.com |
| POS Pro Add-on | $89 | — | flat | $89/month per location, added to any base Shopify plan. Includes staff roles and permissions, advanced inventory management, omnichannel selling tools, and rich customer profiles. Required for serious brick-and-mortar operations. | nerdwallet.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. shopify.com/pos/pricing geolocated to EUR. USD pricing sourced from NerdWallet Shopify POS review dated February 4, 2026, corroborated by NerdWallet Shopify general review (February 4, 2026). All USD figures are consistent between both NerdWallet sources. Cross-checked against nerdwallet.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: QuickBooks, Xero, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Google Analytics, Meta Ads, TikTok, Amazon.
Key features: Unified online + in-store inventory synced in real time across all channels; Buy online / return in-store, local delivery, and ship-from-store out of the box; SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 certified; GDPR DPA available (last updated July 2025); Shopify Payments built in — no additional gateway fees when used.
Plan limits: POS Lite (basic in-person selling) included on all plans; POS Pro features require +$89/month per location; 3-day free trial, no credit card required; Shopify Payments required to avoid additional transaction fees (0.5%–2% on 3rd-party gateways depending on plan); POS Pro bundled for up to 20 locations only on Plus tier.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shopify POS cost?
Shopify POS starts at $29/mo (Basic (with POS Lite)); it has 5 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is Shopify POS cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Shopify POS publishes a 26% discount for paying annually (on the Basic (with POS Lite) plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Shopify POS support HIPAA?
Shopify POS HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Shopify POS have a free plan?
Shopify POS free tier: No; 3-day free trial.
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