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Head-to-head · Shop Management software

Shopify vs Erply

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Shopify #4 in Shop Management software 8.3/10 3-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Shopify
Erply #6 in Shop Management software 8.1/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Erply

Shopify leads on 1 check, Erply on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreShopify · 8.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceShopify · $29/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresErply · 2 of 5

Shopify scores higher on our rubric for shop management software: 8.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Shopify is cheaper to start at $29/mo against $1,000/mo.

Shopify is the better fit for online-first merchants adding in-person sales. Erply is the better fit for retail chains managing inventory across locations.

  • Shopify fits best

    Online-first merchants adding in-person sales

  • Erply fits best

    Retail chains managing inventory across locations

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Side by side

Feature Shopify 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Erply 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 8.1
Ranking #4 in Shop Management software #6 in Shop Management software
Best for Online-first merchants adding in-person sales Retail chains managing inventory across locations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $29/mo (best) $1,000/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 3 days 60 days
Free trial length 3 days · no card needed 60 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, PCI DSS SOC 2
Integrations 4 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shopify 0/5 · Erply 2/5
Inventory management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Retail POS Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online store Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines storefront, checkout, inventory, fulfillment, and POS tools
  • Supports sales across online, social, marketplace, and in-person channels
  • Extends through Shopify App Store apps and Shopify APIs
  • Combines POS, warehouse inventory, purchasing, and ecommerce fulfillment.
  • Supports multi-location pricing, permissions, stock transfers, and reporting.
  • Connects with ecommerce, accounting, ERP, and business intelligence systems.
Cons
  • The current trial lasts 3 days
  • Advanced is priced at $299 per month annually or $399 monthly
  • Shopify Plus is priced at $2,300 per month
  • Growth starts at $1,000 per month, with no permanent free plan.
  • Growth supports up to 3 stores; Chain is designed for 4–20 stores.
  • Enterprise / Franchise starts at $25,000 per month.
Our verdict

Shopify brings storefront creation, checkout, payments, inventory, order fulfillment, marketing, analytics, and point-of-sale selling into a hosted commerce platform. It is aimed at entrepreneurs, retailers, small teams, and larger brands…

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Erply brings point of sale, inventory, purchasing, warehouse management, and reporting into one retail management system. It is aimed at independent retailers as well as chains and franchises, with features for multi-location operations,…

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  1. ShopifyShop Management software 8.33-day trial
  2. ErplyShop Management software 8.160-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Shopify — where it wins

    • Combines storefront, checkout, inventory, fulfillment, and POS tools
    • Supports sales across online, social, marketplace, and in-person channels
    • Extends through Shopify App Store apps and Shopify APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • The current trial lasts 3 days
    • Advanced is priced at $299 per month annually or $399 monthly
    • Shopify Plus is priced at $2,300 per month

  • Erply — where it wins

    • Combines POS, warehouse inventory, purchasing, and ecommerce fulfillment.
    • Supports multi-location pricing, permissions, stock transfers, and reporting.
    • Connects with ecommerce, accounting, ERP, and business intelligence systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • Growth starts at $1,000 per month, with no permanent free plan.
    • Growth supports up to 3 stores; Chain is designed for 4–20 stores.
    • Enterprise / Franchise starts at $25,000 per month.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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