The POS switch that will save you almost 25% in TCO

Thinking about switching to Shopify POS? It might be one of the smartest moves you can make for your business. A 2024 study that surveyed senior leaders at more than 600 retail organizations and agencies, and analyzed transactional data from over 3,800 businesses shows that, when it comes to total cost of ownership (TCO), Shopify POS beats major global competitors by 22% on average. That's a whole lot of money you could save by making the switch!

The only fully unified POS & e-commerce system

Right now, Shopify is the only provider that offers a truly unified POS and e-commerce solution right out of the box. Why is that important? Because it means you don't have to handle messy integrations or expensive middleware - just one streamlined system handling everything from online sales to in-store transactions. And retailers using this kind of setup? They scale faster and grow revenue more efficiently.

Saving money now and in the longterm

The study also shows that Shopify doesn't only save you money in the long run, but also upfront. The average retailer sees a 6% lower one-time costs on average, thanks to:

• Faster, cheaper implementation: Shopify’s setup costs 11% less and is 20% faster than competitors.
• Lower training costs: thanks to the intuitive design, onboarding costs are 21% lower per store.
• Easier data migration: switching systems is simpler, cutting migration costs by 34% on average.

And beyond the initial savings, Shopify POS helps you keep costs down long term: 16% lower ongoing costs compared to the competition. There's three big reasons for that:

• Cheaper software subscriptions: Shopify POS users pay 25% less in annual software and maintenance fees.
• No expensive middleware: Because Shopify POS is natively connected to your e-commerce store, you save 27% on middleware costs on average.
• Minimal reliance on third-party support: Shopify’s built-in tools reduce external support costs by a whopping 89%.

The competitive edge you need

At the end of the day, Shopify POS isn’t just about cutting costs - it’s about making your business more agile, scalable, and profitable. Instead of spending time and money on system maintenance and integration, you can focus on growth and customer experience.

Having a unified platform like Shopify POS gives you the competitive advantage you need. So if you’re thinking about making the switch: the time is now.