Vinty POS vs Ricochet
An honest, side-by-side look at pricing, contracts, processing, and the features that matter to consignment stores, antique malls, and thrift shops.
About Ricochet
Ricochet is a browser-based consignment and vendor POS founded in 2013 and now owned by Fullsteam, a payments-and-software holding company. It sells one plan with unlimited accounts, devices, and items, and includes a consignor app called Ricochet Go.
Best fit: Established consignment boutiques that want one flat price and are comfortable running card payments through Ricochet Pay.
Pricing & terms
| Vinty POS | Ricochet | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $199/mo |
| How it's priced | Free with the Cash Discount program, $29.99/mo with Interchange + 0.45% processing, or $49.99/mo bring-your-own-processor. Every plan has every feature. | One plan at $199/mo ($159/mo for the first three months). The Ricochet Web online store is free for three months, then billed as an add-on. |
| Setup fees | None | None listed |
| Contract | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | No contract, cancel anytime |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card required | 14 days, no card required |
| Card processing | Optional. Free plan uses our cash-discount program; $49.99 plan works with any processor. | Ricochet Pay (powered by Fullsteam). Third-party reporting indicates a monthly non-processing fee for stores that don't use it; Ricochet doesn't publish this on its pricing page. |
Feature comparison
Based on each vendor's published documentation as of September 2, 2026. Where Ricochet doesn't document a feature we mark it “Not published” rather than guessing.
| Vinty POS | Ricochet | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer / consignor management | ||
| Commission + booth rent | Per dealer: %, flat rent, or both | Consignor splits and booth rent |
| Automated payout calculation | Any date range, one click | ACH, check, or store credit |
| Dealer self-service portal | Live sales, inventory, payouts, labels | Ricochet Go app |
| Barcode label printing | Dymo, Rollo, Brother, any thermal | |
| Cash drawer management | Counted open/close, over/short | Not published |
| Holds & layaway | Not published | |
| Gift cards & store credit | ||
| Customer loyalty program | Points per dollar | Not published |
| Email & SMS receipts | Not published | |
| Donation intake tracking | Vinty Thrift | |
| AI item identification | Photo → identification & eBay price comps | |
| Post items to Facebook | Share items to your Facebook Page | Own webstore add-on |
| Real-time reports & dashboards | ||
| Runs in a browser (no install) | Any computer, tablet, or iPad | |
| Bring your own card processor | $49.99/mo plan | Allowed, with a reported monthly fee |
| No long-term contract |
Why stores choose Vinty over Ricochet
- Vinty is free with our cash-discount program, or $29.99/mo — versus $199/mo before processing fees.
- If you already have a processor you like, the $49.99/mo plan lets you keep it with no penalty fee.
- Booth rent, commission, cash drawer reconciliation, loyalty, and SMS receipts are included on every plan.
- AI item identification and one-click Facebook posting come standard.
What Ricochet users say
Recurring themes from public reviews on Capterra, G2, and Software Advice.
- Reviewers on Capterra and G2 cite outages and reliability as the most common complaint.
- Several reviews mention being pushed onto Ricochet's own payment processing.
- Smaller and newer shops describe the flat $199/mo as expensive relative to their volume.
Switching from Ricochet
Can I import my consignors and inventory from Ricochet?
Yes. Export your consignors and items from Ricochet to CSV and use Vinty's inventory import, or chat with us and we'll do the migration for you.
Does Vinty have a consignor app like Ricochet Go?
Vinty's dealer portal runs in any browser on a phone, tablet, or computer — no app install. Dealers see live sales, manage items, print labels, and review payouts.
How much does Vinty cost?
Free with our cash-discount program, $29.99/mo with Interchange + 0.45% processing, or $49.99/mo if you bring your own processor. Every plan includes every feature. See pricing.
Sources: Ricochet pricing · Ricochet features · Ricochet on Capterra
Ricochet is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with Vinty POS. Competitor pricing and features were verified on September 2, 2026 from public sources and may have changed since; check the vendor's site for current terms. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it.
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