Selling in person overview
This page was printed on Apr 16, 2021. For the current version, visit https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/sell-in-person/pos-classic/sell-in-person-overview.
You can use Shopify POS's basic features with every Shopify subscription plan at no extra cost. If you want extra retail features, then your store needs to be on the Shopify plan or higher.
Shopify POS basic features by device
Shopify POS has different features on iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. Use the following device comparison to help decide which device has the features that you need:
Feature | iPad | iPhone | Android |
---|---|---|---|
Create a cart | |||
Browse products | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
See product details | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Add shipping address | ✔ | ✘ Can add as an order note and then include later from the Shopify admin |
✘ Can add as an order note and then include later from the Shopify admin |
Add shipping cost | ✔ | ✘ Can add as a quick sale item |
✘ Can add as a quick sale item |
Sell gift cards | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ Digital giftcards only |
Edit a cart | |||
Add line-item discount | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Add cart discount | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Add a discount code | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Create a new customer before checkout | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Add a customer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Toggle taxes | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ Cart tax rates only |
Accept payments | |||
Accept payment | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Accept multiple payment methods in one order | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Accept partial payment for an order | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Accept gift card payments | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Accept store credit payments | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Create custom payment methods | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Complete payment for a partially paid order | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Card swiper | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
EMV capability | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Other | |||
Mark orders as fulfilled | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Refund orders | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Use embedded apps | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Device fits in your pocket | ✔ (Some) |
✔ | ✔ (Some) |