The 11 cheapest commerce · point of sale

The cheapest provider in the Top 11 Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026 is Square for Retail, followed by Toast.

Why this answer

Sorted by published starting price, lowest first. We use each provider's lowest documented price band; where pricing is undisclosed, the entry falls to the bottom of the list.

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  1. #1Square for Retail(rank #3 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

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    The top choice for new retailers due to its powerful free plan and simple setup.

    Full Square for Retail review · Compare: Square for Retail vs Toast · Alternatives

  2. #2Toast(rank #6 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

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    A top choice for cafes or bakeries that also sell merchandise.

    Full Toast review · Alternatives

  3. #3Zettle by PayPal(rank #9 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

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    A simple and portable POS for merchants on the go.

    Full Zettle by PayPal review · Alternatives

  4. #4QuickBooks POS (GoPayment)(rank #10 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

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    The default choice for businesses already using QuickBooks.

    Full QuickBooks POS (GoPayment) review · Alternatives

  5. #5Talech(rank #8 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

    $29/mo+

    A great choice for retailers focused on data analysis.

    Full Talech review · Alternatives

  6. #6Odoo POS(rank #11 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

    $31.1/mo+

    A POS integrated into a full business management suite (ERP).

    Full Odoo POS review · Alternatives

  7. #7Shopify POS(rank #1 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

    $39/mo+

    The top choice for unified online and in-store sales, especially for existing Shopify users.

    Full Shopify POS review · Alternatives

  8. #8Epos Now(rank #7 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

    $39/mo+

    Good for all-in-one bundles with processor flexibility.

    Full Epos Now review · Alternatives

  9. #9Clover(rank #4 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

    $50/mo+

    A highly customizable system thanks to its large third-party app marketplace.

    Full Clover review · Alternatives

  10. #10Lightspeed Retail(rank #2 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

    $69/mo+

    Unmatched inventory management for retailers with thousands of SKUs or complex product types.

    Full Lightspeed Retail review · Alternatives

  11. #11Revel Systems(rank #5 in Shopify POS vs Lightspeed Retail vs Square for Retail: 11 Best POS Systems for Retail 2026)

    $99/mo+

    A powerful, enterprise-grade POS ideal for managing multiple stores or franchises.

    Full Revel Systems review · Alternatives

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