CAPSULTORY VS SHOPIFY POS
Capsultory vs Shopify POS for Store Inventory
Shopify POS is a point of sale that shares one catalogue with your Shopify online store. POS Pro adds purchase orders and low stock warnings at about $89 per location a month on top of a Shopify plan. Capsultory is an inventory system that works next to any POS, adding reorders sized by sales speed, a shrinkage dashboard and phone based cycle counts.
| Feature | Capsultory | Shopify POS |
|---|---|---|
| Takes payments at the till | ✗Works next to your POS | ✓ |
| Works with any POS | ✓Square or till agent | ✗Shopify only |
| Online store included | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reorders sized by sales speed | ✓ | ◑Low stock warnings |
| Purchase orders emailed to suppliers | ✓ | ◑POS Pro |
| Shrinkage dashboard at cost | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cycle counts with a phone camera | ✓ | ◑Apps or add ons |
| Data stays on your own computer | ✓No vendor cloud | ✗ |
| IT asset tracking, loans and warranties | ✓ | ✗ |
| Entry price | $99/mo per store or location | POS Pro about $89 per location per month (monthly), plus a Shopify plan from $39/mo |
Competitor details reflect publicly listed pricing and features as of October 2026 and may have changed since.
Where each one wins
Neither tool is best at everything. Here is an honest split.
Choose Capsultory if…
- Your stores run on Square or another POS, not Shopify
- You want shrinkage and reorders that go beyond low stock warnings
- You want inventory on your own network
- You also track IT equipment
Choose Shopify POS if…
- You sell online and in store and want one Shopify catalogue
- You want payments, POS and inventory from one vendor
- Your store count is small and POS Pro covers your needs
Capsultory vs Shopify POS: what to know
Where Shopify POS is stronger
One catalogue and one checkout for online and in store sales, with payments built in. For brands already on Shopify, it is simple.
Where Capsultory is different
Capsultory is not a POS. It sits next to whichever POS you use and adds stock control: reorders by sales speed, supplier purchase orders, pick lists, cycle counts and shrink at cost.
Using both
Capsultory does not sync with Shopify POS today. It connects to Square directly and to other POS systems through the till agent.
An honest note
Capsultory is new. Shopify POS has years of features and integrations behind it. Try both on your own data before you decide.
Common questions
Is Capsultory a Shopify POS replacement?
No. Capsultory is inventory software, not a checkout. It works next to Square and other POS systems.
How does pricing compare?
Shopify POS Pro is about $89 per location per month billed monthly, on top of a Shopify plan from $39 a month. Capsultory Retail is $99 USD per store per month, flat, with unlimited users, PCs and tills. Chains can start on the pilot plan instead: $499 every 3 months for up to 3 stores, setup included. Every plan starts with a 14 day free trial. Competitor pricing is from public pages and may have changed.
Does Capsultory connect to Shopify POS?
Not today. Square connects directly, and other POS systems connect through the till agent if they can export sales.
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