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Head-to-head · iPad POS

Epos Now vs Shopify

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Epos Now #2 in iPad POS 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Epos Now
Shopify #7 in iPad POS 7.9/10 3-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Shopify

Epos Now leads on 0 checks, Shopify on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEpos Now · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceShopify · $29/mo
  • Free trialonly Shopify

Epos Now scores higher on our rubric for ipad pos: 9.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Shopify is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $84/mo.

Epos Now is the better fit for restaurants needing broad operations and integrations. Shopify is the better fit for retailers adding in-person sales to an online store.

  • Epos Now fits best

    Restaurants needing broad operations and integrations

  • Shopify fits best

    Retailers adding in-person sales to an online store

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Side by side

Feature Epos Now 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Shopify 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.9
Ranking #2 in iPad POS #7 in iPad POS
Best for Restaurants needing broad operations and integrations Retailers adding in-person sales to an online store
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $84/mo $29/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — 3 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance PCI DSS SOC 2, PCI DSS
Integrations 100+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Epos Now 0/4 · Shopify 0/4
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Inventory tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Customer profiles Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Payment setup Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff account limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines floor plans and live table management with kitchen display workflows
  • Supports online ordering, delivery, pickup, and table ordering
  • Connects with 100 integrations, including OpenTable and QuickBooks
  • Combines online storefront, checkout, inventory and point-of-sale selling.
  • Supports sales across online, social, marketplace and in-person channels.
  • Shopify App Store apps and APIs extend its commerce ecosystem.
Cons
  • Monthly pricing starts at $84, above Lightspeed Restaurant's entry price
  • The $399 one-time bundle and $84 monthly offer have different inclusions
  • Broad feature set may be more than a small operation needs
  • Listed platforms are web and API, not iOS.
  • Transaction-fee treatment varies by country, payment provider and plan.
  • Plus is listed at $2,300 per month.
Our verdict

Epos Now brings point-of-sale and restaurant management into a cloud-based system for restaurants, cafés, bars, and takeaways. It suits operators who want sales processing alongside floor plans, live table management, kitchen workflows,…

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Shopify brings storefront creation, checkout, payments, inventory, fulfillment and point-of-sale selling together in a hosted commerce platform. It is aimed at entrepreneurs, retailers, small teams and larger brands, with particular appeal…

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  1. Epos NowiPad POS 9.1Paid
  2. ShopifyiPad POS 7.93-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Epos Now — where it wins

    • Combines floor plans and live table management with kitchen display workflows
    • Supports online ordering, delivery, pickup, and table ordering
    • Connects with 100 integrations, including OpenTable and QuickBooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly pricing starts at $84, above Lightspeed Restaurant's entry price
    • The $399 one-time bundle and $84 monthly offer have different inclusions
    • Broad feature set may be more than a small operation needs

  • Shopify — where it wins

    • Combines online storefront, checkout, inventory and point-of-sale selling.
    • Supports sales across online, social, marketplace and in-person channels.
    • Shopify App Store apps and APIs extend its commerce ecosystem.

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed platforms are web and API, not iOS.
    • Transaction-fee treatment varies by country, payment provider and plan.
    • Plus is listed at $2,300 per month.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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