# Hike POS vs Shopify POS

| Attribute | Hike POS | Shopify POS |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 57 (24% (low)) | 59.8 (73% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Cloud-based point of sale and commerce platform for multi-location retail operations It is indexed under Retail POS.","source":"https://hikeup.com","question":"What is Hike POS?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Hike POS is a paid product; published pricing starts at $59 per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Essential, Plus and Enterprise). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://hikeup.com/pricing/","question":"How much does Hike POS cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hike POS supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://hikeup.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Hike POS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Hike POS, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://hikeup.com/pricing/","question":"Can Hike POS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Hike POS, including Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento, Neto, Unleashed, Deputy and Xero, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://hikeup.com/pricing/","question":"What does Hike POS integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hike POS is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Australia.","source":"https://hikeup.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Hike POS available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A commerce platform providing customizable storefronts and checkout experiences for retail, B2B, and omnichannel businesses, with dedicated technical management and global infrastructure. It is indexed under Retail POS.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/pos","question":"What is Shopify POS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Shopify POS offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/pos","question":"Is Shopify POS free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Shopify POS. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/pos","question":"What platforms does Shopify POS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Shopify POS, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/pos","question":"Can Shopify POS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Shopify POS, including ChatGPT, Google Search, Copilot and Vercel. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/pos","question":"What does Shopify POS integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Shopify POS. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Shopify POS not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/security/transparency-report","question":"What security certifications does Shopify POS have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Shopify POS is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.shopify.com/pos","question":"Where is Shopify POS available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true}` |
| description.long | A retail management system providing point-of-sale transactions, inventory tracking, customer management, and multi-location store operations. | Shopify POS allows retailers to unify in-store and online sales with integrated payments, real-time inventory synchronization, and customer data tracking. It supports omnichannel retail experiences such as buy online and pick up in store. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_saas_only","deployment_model":"cloud_web_client","integrated_gift_cards_and_store_credit":true,"hardware_and_payment_processor_agnostic":true,"customer_crm_profiles_and_purchase_history":true,"multi_location_store_transfers_and_lookups":true,"matrix_inventory_variant_support_size_color":true,"barcode_scanner_and_thermal_receipt_printer_sync":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"saas_plus_mandatory_payment_processing_rake","deployment_model":"cloud_web_client","customer_crm_profiles_and_purchase_history":true,"omnichannel_bopis_buy_online_pickup_in_store":true}` |
| integrations.count | 11 | 10,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"BigCommerce"},{"name":"WooCommerce"},{"name":"Magento"},{"name":"Neto"},{"name":"Unleashed"},{"name":"Deputy"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"MYOB"},{"name":"QuickBooks Online"},{"name":"Mailchimp"}]` | `[{"name":"ChatGPT","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Google Search","native":true,"category":"search","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Copilot","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Vercel","native":false,"category":"development"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"AU","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"$59/month billed annually, or $69/month billed monthly","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":59,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Single outlet only","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$99/month billed annually, or $119/month billed monthly","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Perfect for growing retail businesses","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","description":"Suitable for large and franchise businesses who require bespoke customization","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Hike Register","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":1508,"currency":"AUD"}]},{"name":"Hike CounterTop","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":1109,"currency":"AUD"}]},{"name":"Hike Kiosk","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":2100,"currency":"AUD"}]},{"name":"Hike Handheld","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":625,"currency":"AUD"},{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","rate":1.5}]},{"name":"HikePay Terminal","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":366,"currency":"AUD"}]},{"name":"HikePay Reader","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":114,"currency":"AUD"}]}],"summary":"From $59/month USD (billed annually). Free 14-day trial. Hardware add-ons from $114–$2,100 AUD.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://hikeup.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T13:19:14.235Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":59,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Trial","summary":"Free, then £1/month for 3 months","description":"Access to tools and services to start, run, and grow your business","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free trial available","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.shopify.com/pos","retrievedAt":"2026-09-07T17:35:40.006Z","freeTrialDays":90,"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":59,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.9 |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Retail POS)

| Capability | Hike POS | Shopify POS |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web client | Cloud web client |
| Offline mode transaction queuing | - | - |
| Hardware and payment processor agnostic | ✓ | - |
| Matrix inventory variant support size color | ✓ | - |
| Barcode scanner and thermal receipt printer sync | ✓ | - |
| Customer CRM profiles and purchase history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrated gift cards and store credit | ✓ | - |
| Omnichannel bopis buy online pickup in store | - | ✓ |
| Employee time clock and commission tracking | - | - |
| Multi location store transfers and lookups | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Flat saas only | Saas plus mandatory payment processing rake |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:19:22.348Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*