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Rain POS vs Shopify POS Comparison (2026)

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Rain POS

Shopify POS

Overview

Rain is a cloud-based point-of-sale system designed to help retailers save time and sell more by seamlessly integrating in-store inventory with eCommerce websites.

Shopify Point of Sale (POS) is a retail management system that integrates everything needed to run a successful brick-and-mortar or omnichannel business. The POS software and hardware work seamlessly together to streamline daily operations, from inventory management and staff controls to smooth checkout and detailed reporting.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.1

134

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

72%

would recommend this app

4.6

248

166

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

79%

would recommend this app

Pros

“The support failed to highlight some options like multiple versions on 1 product. If they focused on some basics like sorting fields, better reports you can print it would be a really good replacement for the Intuit Quickbooks POS..”

Dennis B.

Owner

“Their program to enter work orders and remove product from inventory was amazing! ”

Alisa C.

Owner

“I ran this system in my shop for a year, it was expensive ($100 more than the system I went back to).”

Alisa C.

Owner

Pros

“It allows us to manage in-person sales, inventory, customer information, and payments all from one integrated system, making it much easier to run our business across multiple platforms.”

Gary A.

Founder CEO

“Payment processing is fast and dependable, and the interface is intuitive enough for new staff to learn quickly. While some advanced features require higher-tier plans and hardware options are more limited than some competitors, Shopify POS offers excellent value, strong security, and a comprehensive feature set for businesses looking to streamline retail operations.”

Jamie P.

Underfloor Heating Advisor

“Since it's part of the Shopify ecosystem, everything is already integrated — inventory, sales, and reporting sync automatically with our online store.”

Charlotte K.

President

Cons

“They charged a ton of money to do no website design and then presented a trashy website builder that does not let you edit the style/design of your site.”

Alexis M.

CEO

“at first, they are great but once they figure u are too far to turn back they seem to vanish trying to get answers call one day it might be two days later you get a call back no one seems to care how things are going i my self have a issue with my favorites list the acknowledge there is a problem yet to get it fixed 6 weeks latter”

chris t.

owner

“Reports are really poor.”

Dennis B.

Owner

Cons

“One of the main drawbacks of Shopify POS is that some advanced features require additional subscriptions, hardware, or higher-tier plans, which can increase costs for smaller businesses. While the basic system works well, businesses looking for more complex reporting, staff management, or advanced retail features may need to invest further.”

Gary A.

Founder CEO

“Another area for improvement is that the hardware options and setup can become expensive, especially for businesses attending multiple events or markets that need additional equipment.”

Gary A.

Founder CEO

“Also, some features (like advanced reporting, staff management, or customization) are locked behind higher plans, which can be frustrating as you grow.”