Vinty POS vs Shopify POS
An honest, side-by-side look at pricing, contracts, processing, and the features that matter to consignment stores, antique malls, and thrift shops.
About Shopify POS
Shopify POS pairs a Shopify online store with in-person checkout. POS Lite is free with any Shopify plan; POS Pro adds $89/mo per location for staff roles, advanced inventory, and reporting. Consignor and vendor payouts require a third-party app.
Best fit: Stores whose online channel is the main business and who sell owned inventory in person as a second channel.
Pricing & terms
| Vinty POS | Shopify POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $39/mo + $89/mo POS Pro |
| 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. | Basic $39/mo, Grow $105/mo, Advanced $399/mo (less on annual). POS Pro is $89/mo per location on top. In-person processing 2.6% + 10¢ on Basic. |
| Setup fees | None | None; hardware $49–$349 |
| Contract | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | Month-to-month (Plus requires 3 years) |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card required | 3 days, then $1/mo for 3 months |
| Card processing | Optional. Free plan uses our cash-discount program; $49.99 plan works with any processor. | Shopify Payments. Using another processor adds a 2%/1%/0.6% fee per transaction depending on plan. |
Feature comparison
Based on each vendor's published documentation as of September 2, 2026. Where Shopify POS doesn't document a feature we mark it “Not published” rather than guessing.
| Vinty POS | Shopify POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Dealer / consignor management | Third-party app required | |
| Commission + booth rent | Per dealer: %, flat rent, or both | |
| Automated payout calculation | Any date range, one click | |
| Dealer self-service portal | Live sales, inventory, payouts, labels | |
| Barcode label printing | Dymo, Rollo, Brother, any thermal | Via apps / POS Pro |
| Cash drawer management | Counted open/close, over/short | |
| Holds & layaway | Draft orders | |
| Gift cards & store credit | ||
| Customer loyalty program | Points per dollar | POS Pro or apps |
| Email & SMS receipts | Email; SMS not documented | |
| Donation intake tracking | Vinty Thrift | |
| AI item identification | Photo → identification & eBay price comps | |
| Post items to Facebook | Share items to your Facebook Page | Core strength |
| Real-time reports & dashboards | Detailed reports on POS Pro | |
| Runs in a browser (no install) | Any computer, tablet, or iPad | Apps + web admin |
| Bring your own card processor | $49.99/mo plan | Allowed with a per-transaction penalty |
| No long-term contract |
Why stores choose Vinty over Shopify POS
- Consignment and vendor-mall workflows are native. On Shopify they're a $99+/mo app on top of $39 + $89/mo.
- Free with the cash-discount program, or $49.99/mo with any processor and no penalty fee.
- Runs on the computers and tablets you own, with standard printers and drawers.
- Post items to your Facebook Page straight from the item record, where local resale shoppers actually browse.
What Shopify POS users say
Recurring themes from public reviews on Capterra, G2, and Software Advice.
- Rising total cost from apps and add-ons is the most common theme in Shopify POS reviews.
- Hardware is limited to Shopify-branded devices.
- Consignment functionality depends entirely on which app you bolt on.
Switching from Shopify POS
I need an online store. Does Vinty replace Shopify?
Vinty is the in-store POS and dealer system; it posts items to Facebook but doesn't host a storefront. Many stores run Vinty at the register and keep a simple Shopify or Square Online site for curated pieces.
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: Shopify pricing · Shopify POS pricing · Shopify POS on Capterra
Shopify POS 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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