Free
Run in-store POS and basic inventory controls with no monthly base. Upgrade before turning on a public storefront.
$0/mo
10 cents per paid transaction: online orders, bookings and POS salesSquare POS alternative
A Square POS alternative focused on retail workflow control.
Evaluate a retail-first operations stack that combines in-store checkout, inventory accuracy, and fulfillment execution in one system.
- Consolidate retail operations without fragmented tooling.
- Improve barcode speed and stock visibility at checkout.
- Support pickup and shipping from one product catalog.
- Scale campaigns and loyalty without plugin sprawl.
What's included
Everything a retail business runs on, in one system.
Teams searching for alternatives are typically looking for tighter control over inventory, fulfillment flow, and configurable retail operations.
Retail-centric POS lane
Use counter checkout and barcode scanning flows designed for high-throughput retail teams and straightforward staff training.
Inventory + fulfillment layer
Pair quantity controls with pickup and shipping operations so catalog status maps directly to execution.
Industry-aware onboarding
Signup profiles pre-configure retail labels and workflows so teams can launch faster with less setup overhead.
Flexible platform pricing
Start on Free for POS-led retail, or move into Starter, Growth, or Scale as you need public storefront selling and deeper operational controls.
How it works
From setup to a busy day.
- 01
Start with a retail profile and import product records.
- 02
Configure barcode, SKU, and stock controls for daily operations.
- 03
Run in-store checkout and process pickup or shipping from one queue.
- 04
Track sales and inventory performance, then optimize merchandising.
Pricing
Plans for retail businesses.
Free charges 10 cents per paid transaction (online orders, bookings and POS sales). Paid plans stay flat-rate monthly with $0 per-order platform fees.
Start free
Starter
Launch a branded retail storefront and POS for one store.
$29/mo
7-day free trial on paid plansGrowth
Run higher-volume retail operations with fulfillment and loyalty tooling.
$49/mo
7-day free trial on paid plansScale
Retail chains and multi-location teams with centralized control.
$99/mo
7-day free trial on paid plans · extra locations $29/mo eachQuestions retail owners ask
Is this built specifically for retail operations?
Yes. Retail profiles include tailored POS, catalog, inventory, and fulfillment workflows with retail-focused labels.
Can teams run both in-store and shipping sales?
Yes. Retail operations can process in-person checkout, pickup orders, and shipping fulfillment in one platform.
Does this include barcode-enabled checkout?
Yes. Barcode scanning and SKU workflows are supported for retail checkout and product lookup.
Ready to run your retail business on Vertex?
Start free, no card needed. Upgrade when it pays off.