Overview
Shopify POS is omnichannel pos for retailers who sell online and in-store. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, it serves Australian businesses.
Omnichannel POS for retailers who sell online and in-store
AU Compliance Scores
BAS Lodgement0/5
STP Phase 20/5
Payday Super0/5
Modern Awards0/5
GST Handling3/5
Bank Feeds0/5
Pricing (AUD inc. GST)
All prices below are in Australian dollars (GST not included). Pricing verified as of 2026-03-17.
Basic + POS Lite
$56/mo
AUD exc GST
Shopify Basic ($56/mo) with POS Lite included free. Basic checkout, product management, and payment processing. No staff permissions or advanced inventory. In-person card rate: 1.95%.
- Locations: 1
- Registers: 1
- Staff Pins: No
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Basic + POS Pro
$185/mo
AUD exc GST
Shopify Basic ($56/mo) + POS Pro ($129/mo per location). Full POS features: staff management, smart inventory, customer profiles, returns at any location, omnichannel selling. In-person card rate: 1.95%. POS Pro yearly option: $97/mo per location with free POS Terminal.
- Locations: 1
- Registers: unlimited
- Staff Pins: Yes
- Advanced Reporting: Yes
Grow + POS Pro
$278/mo
AUD exc GST
Shopify Grow ($149/mo) + POS Pro ($129/mo per location). Better in-person card rate (1.85%), 5 staff accounts, and unlimited POS logins. POS Pro cost is per location. Annual billing available: Grow at $114/mo.
- Locations: unlimited
- Registers: unlimited
- Staff Pins: Yes
- Advanced Reporting: Yes
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best-in-class omnichannel selling — unified inventory, orders, and customers across online store and physical retail
- POS Lite included free with any Shopify plan — no extra cost for basic in-person selling
- Accepts all Australian payment methods including eftpos, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
- Massive app ecosystem with 8,000+ integrations including Xero, MYOB, Deputy, and Afterpay
- 24/7 live chat support on all plans
- POS Pro yearly plan includes free POS Terminal ($419 value) per location
- Smart Grid checkout interface — intuitive and easy for staff to learn
- Strong inventory management with real-time sync across all sales channels
Cons
- Expensive as a standalone POS — requires a Shopify plan ($56/mo+) plus POS Pro ($129/mo per location) for full features
- Data hosted in US/Canada — no Australian data sovereignty
- No phone support except for Shopify Plus merchants ($3,700/mo+)
- No AU-based support team — global support may lack AU-specific product knowledge
- Card processing rates (1.75%–1.95%) higher than Zeller (1.4%) and comparable to Square (1.6%)
- Not cost-effective for brick-and-mortar-only businesses that don't sell online via Shopify
- POS Pro is priced per location — costs escalate quickly for multi-location retailers
Who Is Shopify POS Best For?
- Shopify Online Store Adding Retail
- Omnichannel Retail
- Pop Up Store
- Market Stall With Online Store
- Multi Channel Retailer
Shopify POS may not be the best fit for:
- Brick And Mortar Only
- Budget Conscious Startup
- Businesses Requiring Au Data Hosting
- Single Register Cafe No Ecommerce
Shopify POS Alternatives
If Shopify POS doesn’t quite fit your needs, consider these alternatives for Australian businesses:
- Square — Free POS software with affordable card payments. Free plan available.
- Lightspeed — Full-featured POS for retail and hospitality. From $129/mo inc. GST.
- Zeller — AU-made EFTPOS and POS in one device. Free plan available.
Migration Guides
Step-by-step switching guides involving Shopify POS for Australian businesses.
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