Feature by feature, for a pet store
| What a pet store needs | GetPetStorePOS | Shopify POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39/mo per store, online store included | $89 per location per month, $79 on annual billing, plus a Shopify plan |
| Card payments | Works with your own processor | Shopify Payments where available |
| Food subscriptions | Built in at the register | Through subscription apps |
| Grooming bookings | Built in or add-on | Through booking apps |
| Pet profiles | Built in | Customer notes / metafields |
| Lot & best-by dates | Built in | Through inventory apps |
| Online store | Auto-generated (basic); managed website upgrade | Best-in-class e-commerce |
| Arabic / Urdu screens | Yes | Shopify admin supports Arabic; Urdu not offered when checked |
What Shopify POS does well
A fair comparison says where the other option is stronger.
- World-class online store and themes
- Huge app store
- Omnichannel selling
Which one should you pick?
Pick GetPetStorePOS if…
- Most of your sales happen in the store
- You groom
- You want pet features without paying for apps
Pick Shopify POS if…
- Most of your sales are online
- You sell your own pet product brand
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GetPetStorePOS vs Shopify POS: questions
How much does Shopify POS cost for a pet store?
Shopify POS Pro was $89 per location per month, $79 on annual billing when we checked, on top of a Shopify subscription plan. Subscription, booking and inventory-date apps add more.
Is GetPetStorePOS better than Shopify for pet stores?
For store-first pet shops, yes: grooming, repeat orders, pet profiles and best-by dates are built in. If your business is mainly online, Shopify’s e-commerce is stronger.
Can I keep my Shopify website?
Yes. Many stores keep Shopify for their online brand and use GetPetStorePOS in the shop. Ask us about syncing on a demo.
Can I migrate products from Shopify?
Yes. Export products as CSV and import them.
Does the auto-generated store replace Shopify?
It covers a basic store built from your catalogue. For a full brand website, take the managed website or keep Shopify.
When was this comparison checked?
18 October 2026.
Which is easier for staff?
Both are easy. GetPetStorePOS shows pet notes and repeat orders at checkout, which staff in a pet store use daily.
Is there a trial?
Yes, 30 days with no card.
See the difference with your own catalogue.
Send us an export from your current POS and we will show it running in GetPetStorePOS on a demo.
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