Shopify POS Pricing in Australia
Understand the complete cost structure for Shopify POS. Subscription tiers, POS Pro fees, transaction rates, and hardware investments explained for Australian retailers.
Shopify Subscription Plans
All Shopify plans include POS Lite for in-person selling. Prices shown in AUD. Annual billing saves approximately 25%.
or $47/month billed annually
or $132/month billed annually
or $359/month billed annually
or $2300/month billed annually
Prices current as of January 2025. Shopify may update pricing at any time.
POS Lite vs POS Pro Pricing
Understand when the $132/month POS Pro upgrade makes financial sense for your retail operation.
- Accept all major payment methods
- Unified inventory across channels
- Customer profiles and order history
- Basic reporting
- Custom printed receipts
Ideal for: Pop-ups, markets, simple retail operations
Everything in POS Lite, plus:
- Staff permissions and PINs
- Sales attribution by staff
- Advanced inventory tools
- Omnichannel selling features
- Custom staff roles and permissions
Ideal for: Established retailers with staff teams
Transaction Fee Breakdown
In-person transaction fees are lower than online rates. Using Shopify Payments is required for POS transactions in Australia.
| Plan | In-Person | Online | 3rd Party Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 2.4% | 2.9% + 30¢ | 2.0% |
| Shopify | 2.2% | 2.7% + 30¢ | 1.0% |
| Advanced | 2.0% | 2.5% + 30¢ | 0.6% |
| Plus | Custom | 2.15% + 30¢ | 0.2% |
Third-party fee applies when using payment gateways other than Shopify Payments for online transactions. In-person payments require Shopify Payments.
Hardware Investment
Official Shopify hardware is optional. Use existing iOS devices with Tap to Pay, or invest in dedicated retail hardware.
POS Go (Mobile Device)
$429
Handheld device with built-in card reader
Tap & Chip Card Reader
$79
Bluetooth card reader for mobile selling
iPad Stand
$149
Secure countertop mount for iPad
Retail Stand Bundle
$459
Stand, card reader, and dock combo
Star Receipt Printer
$349
Thermal receipt printer
Cash Drawer
$199
Secure cash drawer with printer trigger
Barcode Scanner
$229
1D/2D barcode scanner
Example Monthly Costs
Calculate your total cost of ownership based on common retail scenarios.
- Basic Plan$59
- POS Lite$0
- Tap to Pay (own iPhone)$0
- Total Monthly$59
Plus transaction fees on sales
- Shopify Plan$159
- POS Pro (1 location)$132
- Hardware (amortised)~$50
- Total Monthly~$341
Hardware cost spread over 24 months
- Advanced Plan$439
- POS Pro (3 locations)$396
- Hardware (amortised)~$150
- Total Monthly~$985
Scales with lower per-transaction fees
Pricing Questions Answered
Common questions about Shopify POS costs in Australia.
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