Shopify vs. Square
Scale without limits, offer unified shopping, and get the platform obsessed with commerce innovation. Just a few reasons the world's fastest-growing brands choose Shopify POS vs. Square.
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Scalability without limits
Stress-tested for growth at scale
Get enterprise-grade point of sale software and hardware to run your retail stores, all backed by the world’s most powerful ecommerce platform.
10%of all ecommerce in the United States is powered by Shopify1
50%as much as 50% conversion lift with Shop Pay, compared to guest checkout2
1 Commerce Components: The modern composable stack for enterprise retail
2 Based on an external study completed with a Big Three global management consulting firm in April 2023.
Made for the world’s fastest-growing brands
With Shopify, our physical and online stores now communicate seamlessly, which makes our lives a lot easier as we scale. We’re spending less time fixing website issues and more time focused on growth. The results we’re seeing are really exciting.
Unified commerce
The truly, completely, all-in-one platform
Shopify POS is the only solution that allows you to streamline operations from one place and offer exceptional customer experiences that convert. This is omnichannel selling at its best.
30%YoY revenue growth for brands using Shopify to sell in person and online3
88%of Square replatformers agree Shopify better unifies in-store and online selling4
3 Shopify Plus: Retail and Point of Sale
4 Based on an online survey of 1,000 Shopify POS customers. (November, 2023)
Flexible fulfillment, no matter your sales channel
Shopify makes the experience I want to offer customers possible, without burdening me with more admin work. It was easy to migrate, easy to learn, and makes running my business more straightforward than it used to be.
Unmatched innovation
Dedicated to the future of commerce
From infrastructure to cutting edge features, Shopify is the only platform innovating at the speed of commerce so you're always ahead of the competition.
4.5K+Shopify engineers committed to building the best commerce tools and features
$1.7Binvested in research and development alone at Shopify in 2023
Shopify lives, breathes, and invests in commerce
We evaluated some of the old-school guys, knowing we’d get the traditional POS that can handle some complexity right out of the box. But we would’ve sacrificed a ton of innovation if we hadn’t stayed with Shopify POS.
Infinite extensibility
Commerce solutions made for every business
Shopify understands no business is the same. With headless commerce, the Shopify App Store, and robust APIs, you can build your business any way you want.
8K+apps for commerce, the biggest app ecosystem in the industry
10K+Shopify Partners supporting brands across the globe, from store builds to marketing strategy
Get the flexible platform that grows with your brand
Shopify’s customizability has been so valuable. We have a beautiful website whose product collections are easy to navigate, and I can use metafields to show important product information to staff and customers.
Featured Apps
Essential apps for when you make the switch
Smile.io
Power brand loyalty, boost repeat sales, and engage buyers with rewards, VIP programs, and referral incentives.
Shopify Bundles
Increase average order values, give customers discounts, and move inventory at volume with custom product bundles.
Easy Team POS Staff Management
Streamline staff management, from scheduling and payroll to sales performance, all from Shopify POS.
Appointment Booking Appointo
Let buyers book a service or event offered online or in person. Send automated emails and SMS reminders.
Migration Partners
Make the move to Shopify
Skip the hassle and migrate with minimal downtime. Get the support your business needs from a certified partner that specializes in migrating from Square to Shopify.
Icee Social
Experts focused on web development, ecommerce strategy, and consulting.
Maxburst
Web development and digital marketing agency specializing in B2B and DTC.
Sunrise Integration
Partner focused on store migration, custom builds, and full site redesigns.
Resources
Case Study
BKLYN Larder
Learn how switching to Shopify helped BKLYN Larder sell more and build meaningful connections with customers.
Case Study
Offbeat Bikes
Switching from Square to Shopify POS helped this Chicago brand streamline inventory management and invoicing.
Frequently asked questions
Shopify VS. Square
Switch to the only platform obsessed with commerce
Discover why the world’s fastest-growing brands choose Shopify to unify their in-store and online commerce experience.