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Best Shop Management software in 2026

Shop management software helps run sales, stock, stores and staff. The list covers retail point-of-sale and wider shop systems available on web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS or through an API.

  1. 1

    Posnic POS

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Posnic POS offers a free local-first option with broad retail workflows and offline billing.

    8.8 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Heartland Retail

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Heartland Retail brings inventory, customer, and point-of-sale operations together with named ecommerce connections.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $89/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    Open Source Point of Sale

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Open Source Point of Sale covers a broad set of retail and service operations, from stock and sales to reporting. Check server compatibility and the footer-signature requirement before adopting it.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    RetailPOS

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    RetailPOS brings checkout, inventory, reporting, and e-commerce synchronization together, with offline operation and multi-register support.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Square Online

    by Square Online
    Free plan Web
    6.5 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

    by Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    6.3 From $65/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Bindo POS

    by Bindo POS
    Free trial APIiPhoneWeb

    Bindo POS covers checkout, inventory, customer management, payments, and location sharing across several business types. Request pricing and confirm accounting workflows before choosing it.

    6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Odoo Retail

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    Cegid Retail

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Cegid Retail brings commerce, inventory and store tasks into a platform for specialty retailers. Buyers need to request pricing and a demo; the listed details do not state trial or refund terms.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Epos Now

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Choose Epos Now if your retail, hospitality or multisite business needs a POS system with inventory, staff, ordering and sales features across several sales channels.

    6.0 From $84/mo Visit site
  11. 11

    Erply

    by Erply
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Erply covers POS, stock, warehouse work, and multi-store retail operations, with integrations and developer options.

    6.0 From $1,000/mo · 60-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    Hike POS

    by Hike POS
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Hike POS combines point-of-sale functions with stock control, reporting, permissions, and offline support across three platforms.

    5.8 From $59/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    LS Retail

    by LS Retail
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Choose LS Central if your business needs a modular retail platform with multi-location support, offline POS and ERP connections.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    KORONA POS

    Paid WindowsLinux

    KORONA POS covers checkout, stock, staff access, and reporting across Windows and Linux. Plan selection determines access to real-time inventory, supplier tools, and multi-location reporting.

    5.6 From $59/mo Visit site
  15. 15

    NCR Counterpoint

    by NCR Counterpoint
    Paid iPhoneWebWindows

    Choose NCR Counterpoint if your retail operation needs inventory management, sales reporting, employee permissions, or multi-location support.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    OptaPOS

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    OptaPOS covers checkout, stock, customer tools, and multi-store operations in one retail platform.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Rain POS

    by Rain POS
    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Choose Rain POS if you run a specialty retail business and want store and online sales supported by shared inventory tools.

    5.6 From $99/mo (annual) Visit site
  18. 18

    Retail Pro

    by Retail Pro
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose Retail Pro Prism if your retail operation needs multi-location POS and inventory management with offline transaction processing.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    Shopify

    Free trial Web

    Shopify brings hosted commerce, inventory tools, and sales-channel support together.

    5.5 3-day trial Visit site
  20. 20

    RetailEdge

    by RetailEdge
    Paid WindowsiPhoneAndroid

    RetailEdge provides retail point-of-sale functions across listed desktop and mobile platforms, including offline and multi-location operation.

    5.4 From $495 Visit site
  21. 21

    Lightspeed Retail

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    5.2 From $89/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  22. 22

    SyvaSoft Trading ERP

    Paid LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

    SyvaSoft Trading ERP brings stock, sales, purchasing, and GST processes together. Its free demo is configured around a prospective customer's own documents and processes; pricing requires an enquiry.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  23. 23

    SigmaPOS Franchise

    Paid Self-hostedWeb

    SigmaPOS Franchise combines retail operations with franchise-specific controls, reporting, and outlet support. Its plans progress from single-store basics to multi-outlet and enterprise deployments.

    5.1 From ₹3,499/mo (annual) Visit site
  24. 24

    SAP CPQ

    by SAP CPQ
    Paid Web
    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  25. 25

    Clover for Retail

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.8 Visit site

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Compare free plans, paid starting prices and trial terms. Check inventory management, retail POS, online store, multi-location support, employee management and deployment. If code access matters, review the licence and how it permits changes and sharing.

Questions

Is shop management software available with a free plan?

Yes. Some tools in this category offer a free plan. Check the plan's limits and which shop functions require payment.

Can I try shop management software before paying?

Some tools in this category offer a free trial. Lightspeed Retail shows a 14-day trial; verify the current terms before signing up.

Is open-source shop management software available?

Yes. Some tools in this category provide open-source code. Read the licence to understand use, modification and redistribution rights.

What platforms do these tools support?

The list includes tools for web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and API access. Confirm support for your devices and integrations.

What should a retail shop compare first?

Compare free plan, paid starting price, inventory management, retail POS, online store, deployment, multi-location support and employee management.

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