Shopify vs. Square

Think outside the box

Grow without limits, scale globally, and offer unified shopping experiences when you switch to the only platform focused 100% on commerce.

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Scale without limits

Sell globally from one account, experiment with new sales channels, and manage complex product catalogs.

Sell in store and online easily

Offer reliable fulfillment options and unique omnichannel experiences that convert, all from one place.

Get unmatched innovation

Stay ahead of retail trends and access 200+ new updates yearly built by 4.5K engineers focused solely on commerce.

Switch to the unified commerce platform

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Seamless selling

Avoid overselling during peak sales periods with inventory that’s always accurate online and in store.

Centralized reporting

Get a complete picture of your business—without having to cross reference data across channels.

Streamlined operations

Use integrated workflows to reduce repetitive tasks and free up your team to focus on growth.

Limitless customization

Extend your software with 8K+ apps, flexible components and APIs, and 10K+ service partners.

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Look inside Shopify POS

Learn how easy it is to sell everywhere from a single platform—no workarounds, no kidding.

For years there was a disconnect between our online and retail businesses. Unifying our sales with Shopify streamlined our operations and made it so much easier to gather data.

Aviator Nation

Curtis Ulrich — Director of Ecommerce
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Start the conversation today and learn how to achieve unmatched retail growth.

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