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Best Shopify POS alternatives in India (2026)

Shopify POS is a pos & retail billing product from Shopify, Ottawa, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 12 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Shopify POS are Just Billing POS (₹1,500/mo), Paytm All-in-One POS (Pay as you go), PhonePe POS (Pay as you go), Mswipe POS (Pay as you go) and Lightspeed POS (₹8,000/mo). SlickPOS is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.

Why businesses look for a Shopify POS alternative

There is no free plan

Shopify POS has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Indian support and GST

Shopify POS is built in Canada. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

A mobile app

Shopify POS does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.

Shopify POS alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Shopify POS's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Shopify POS logoShopify POS (current)Pay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
1Just Billing POS logoJust Billing POS₹1,500/moNoWebYes4.6/5
2Paytm All-in-One POS logoPaytm All-in-One POSPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
3PhonePe POS logoPhonePe POSPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
4Mswipe POS logoMswipe POSPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
5Lightspeed POS logoLightspeed POS₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
6Clover logoCloverPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
7Toast POS logoToast POSPay as you goNoWebNo4.3/5
8Marg POS logoMarg POS₹8,100/moNoWebYes4.5/5
9Busy POS logoBusy POS₹9,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
10Nukkad Shops logoNukkad Shops₹500/moNoWebYes4.4/5
11Vend by Lightspeed logoVend by Lightspeed₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
12Snapbizz logoSnapbizz₹500/moNoWebYes4.4/5
13Hike POS logoHike POS₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
14Epos Now logoEpos Now₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15Zoho Commerce POS logoZoho Commerce POS₹1,250/moNoWebYes4.4/5
16GoFrugal POS logoGoFrugal POS₹6,000/moNoWeb, Android, iOSYes4.7/5
17Cin7 POS logoCin7 POS₹25,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
18QueueBuster logoQueueBuster₹999/moNoWeb, Android, iOSYes4.6/5
19SlickPOS logoSlickPOSFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
20Odoo Point of Sale logoOdoo Point of SaleFree planYesWebNo4.6/5

Top 10 Shopify POS alternatives in detail

PhonePe POS logo

3. PhonePe POS

PhonePe · Bengaluru · POS & retail billing · 4.6/5

POS terminals from PhonePe.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with Shopify POS

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Mswipe POS logo

4. Mswipe POS

Mswipe Technologies · Mumbai · POS & retail billing · 4.6/5

Smart POS devices.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Compared with Shopify POS

  • Built in India (Mumbai)
Marg POS logo

8. Marg POS

Marg ERP · New Delhi · POS & retail billing · 4.5/5

Retail POS in Marg.

₹8,100/mo

Free trial

Compared with Shopify POS

  • Built in India (New Delhi)
Busy POS logo

9. Busy POS

Busy Infotech · New Delhi · POS & retail billing · 4.5/5

POS mode in Busy.

₹9,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Shopify POS

  • Built in India (New Delhi)
Nukkad Shops logo

10. Nukkad Shops

Nukkad Shops · Hyderabad · POS & retail billing · 4.4/5

POS and ordering for kirana stores.

₹500/mo

Free trial

Compared with Shopify POS

  • Built in India (Hyderabad)

Shopify POS alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Shopify POS alternative

  • Test billing speed at your busiest hour; a slow counter costs sales.
  • Check offline mode — internet in shops fails, billing must not.
  • For chains, central stock and pricing control matters more than counter features.

Shopify POS alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Shopify POS in 2026?+

The closest matches to Shopify POS on App Advisor are Just Billing POS (₹1,500/mo), Paytm All-in-One POS (Pay as you go), PhonePe POS (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Shopify POS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Shopify POS?+

Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: SlickPOS (Free plan), Odoo Point of Sale (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Shopify POS?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Nukkad Shops starts lowest at ₹500/mo. SlickPOS also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Shopify POS?+

Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Just Billing POS (₹1,500/mo), Paytm All-in-One POS (Pay as you go), PhonePe POS (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Shopify POS vs Just Billing POS: which is better?+

Just Billing POS is the closest match to Shopify POS in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Hyderabad). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Shopify POS alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in pos & retail billing or a category Shopify POS also covers, and Shopify's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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