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Shopify POS alternative

The all-in-one Shopify POS alternative

Shopify POS needs a Shopify plan, a POS Pro add-on, and third-party apps for payroll and CRM. ParallelPOS bundles POS, real-time inventory, CRM, HR/payroll, reporting and an AI copilot in a single monthly plan.

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From $149.99/mo · billed monthly, cancel anytime · AI built into every plan.

Everything Shopify POS does — in one plan

✓No POS Pro add-on or separate app stack
✓Real-time, multi-location inventory
✓Built-in HR, scheduling & payroll — no third-party app
✓Customer CRM & loyalty included
✓AI copilot on every plan
✓Month-to-month, cancel anytime

Why businesses choose ParallelPOS

One plan, not a stackSkip the Shopify plan plus POS Pro plus payroll and CRM apps — ParallelPOS is a single bill for everything.
AI that works for youA built-in copilot turns your live data into reorder hints, insights and report summaries — included in every plan.
Set up in minutesYour account is ready instantly after signup. Run it on the web or the iOS app, in-store or on the go.

See the math vs Shopify POS

Add up what you spend on a POS, payroll, CRM and scheduling today — then see how much you’d save running it all on one ParallelPOS plan.

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Frequently asked questions

When is ParallelPOS a better fit than Shopify POS?Shopify POS shines when your business is mostly online. If your counter is the business — retail store, boutique, market stand — ParallelPOS is built counter-first, with offline checkout, payroll, scheduling and an AI copilot included rather than app-store add-ons.
Does ParallelPOS work offline like Shopify POS's limited offline mode?ParallelPOS keeps selling fully offline and syncs when the connection returns — built for food trucks, markets and stores with unreliable internet, not just brief dropouts.
Can I still sell online with ParallelPOS?Yes — ParallelPOS connects to Shopify and Wix stores, so you can keep your online storefront while the counter, inventory and staff run on ParallelPOS.