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# Compare Shopify POS vs Tower Systems Point of Sale

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> Detailed comparison between Shopify POS and Tower Systems Point of Sale. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Shopify POS | Tower Systems Point of Sale |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 239 | 2 |
| **Starting Price** | US$5.00 | A$210.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Shopify POS

Brick \&amp; mortar retailers as well as online retailers

### Tower Systems Point of Sale

Local small business retail: jewellers, garden centres, bike shops, bookshops, toy shops, pet shops, gift shops, music shops, sewing / haberdashery businesses, computer shops and more.

## Key features

### Shopify POS

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Discount Management
- Electronic Payments
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Layaway Management
- Multi-Location
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Receipt Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Retail Inventory Management
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- Stock Management
- eCommerce Management

### Tower Systems Point of Sale

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Discount Management
- Electronic Payments
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Layaway Management
- Multi-Location
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Receipt Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Retail Inventory Management
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- Stock Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Shopify POS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/205337/shopify-pos)
- [View Tower Systems Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1022020/tower-systems-point-of-sale)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/205337/1022020/shopify-pos/vs/tower-systems-point-of-sale)

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