⚖️ Our Verdict
If you run both an online Shopify store and a physical shop, Shopify POS is a sensible choice for unified inventory. If you're purely brick-and-mortar, EPOS Direct is more cost-effective and better suited to in-store retail and hospitality.
Shopify POS vs EPOS Direct: At a Glance
| Feature | Shopify POS | EPOS Direct ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | £25–£89/month + 1.5–2% transaction fees without Shopify Payments | From £549 one-time flat |
| Contract | Monthly or annual commitment | No contract — flexible |
| Ownership | Never — subscription only | Own outright from £399 |
| Works Offline | Limited offline mode — key features need internet | ✓ Full offline mode |
| UK Phone Support | Limited or chat only | ✓ 08000 336 888 |
✗ Shopify POS Weaknesses
- ✗Transaction fees up to 2% if you don't use Shopify Payments
- ✗Shopify Payments may not suit all UK businesses or industries
- ✗Pro plan needed for all staff and store management features at £89/month
- ✗Designed primarily for e-commerce — in-store features are secondary
- ✗Monthly fees never stop — no buy-outright option
✓ EPOS Direct Advantages
- ✓No transaction fees on any pricing plan
- ✓Designed specifically for in-store retail and hospitality
- ✓Own the software outright from £399 — no monthly software fees
- ✓Integrates with Shopify, Wix, and major online platforms
- ✓Full featured without needing a premium tier upgrade
Complete EPOS + Teya Card Terminal
£549 + VAT
One-time — or own outright from £399 — no monthly software fees ever
- ✓ Hardware + software included
- ✓ Teya card terminal (1% rate)
- ✓ No monthly software fees
- ✓ No long-term contracts
- ✓ Works offline
- ✓ UK-based support team
Frequently Asked Questions
Can EPOS Direct integrate with Shopify?
Yes. EPOS Direct integrates with Shopify so your online and in-store inventory stays synchronised. You get the best of both worlds — EPOS Direct in-store and Shopify online — without Shopify's in-store transaction fees.
What are Shopify POS transaction fees in the UK?
If you use a payment provider other than Shopify Payments, you pay 1.5–2% on every transaction. On £10,000/month turnover that's £150–£200/month on top of your Shopify plan. EPOS Direct has no transaction fees.
Is Shopify POS good for restaurants?
Shopify POS is built for retail inventory, not hospitality. It lacks table management, course management, and kitchen display integration that restaurants need. EPOS Direct is built for both retail and hospitality from the ground up.