Alternatives · Inventory
ConnectPOS alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded ConnectPOS alternative is Loyverse (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
ConnectPOS compared with 5 alternatives: Thrive by Shopventory, Loyverse, Linnworks, Brightpearl and Cin7.
ConnectPOS is a paid product, starting at $39 per register / month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectPOSThis tool | From $39/mo | No | Web |
| Thrive by Shopventory | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Loyverse | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Linnworks | Paid | No | Web |
| Brightpearl | Paid | No | Web |
| Cin7 | Free trial · from $349/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
ConnectPOS starts at $39 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Loyverse.
Thrive by Shopventory and Cin7 score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from ConnectPOS
Thrive by Shopventory
Inventory management for Shopify, Square, Clover and WooCommerce
- Thrive by Shopventory starts at $59 per month, billed every 30 days ($589 per year).
- Thrive by Shopventory also covers online store.
- Thrive by Shopventory does not cover dashboards, which ConnectPOS does.
Suits: Shopify and Square sellers who track stock in several places
Loyverse
Free point-of-sale app with stock tracking for small shops and cafes
- Loyverse starts at $5 per store / month for unlimited sales history; advanced inventory $25 per store / month.
- Loyverse has a free plan, which ConnectPOS lacks.
- Loyverse also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Loyverse also covers time clock.
- Loyverse does not cover dashboards, which ConnectPOS does.
Suits: Single shops, cafes and market stalls that want free stock tracking inside their till
Linnworks
Inventory and order management for high-volume multichannel sellers
- Linnworks also covers workflow automation, shipping labels and amazon selling.
- Linnworks does not cover reports, barcode scanning and dashboards, which ConnectPOS does.
Suits: Online retailers selling across several marketplaces and their own store
Brightpearl
Retail ERP for multichannel inventory, orders and finance
- Brightpearl also covers workflow automation and amazon selling.
- Brightpearl does not cover barcode scanning and dashboards, which ConnectPOS does.
Suits: Mid-size multichannel retailers outgrowing spreadsheets or legacy ERPs
Cin7
Inventory software for wholesale and multichannel product sellers
- Cin7 starts at $349 per month for 6,000 sales orders a year.
- Cin7 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cin7 does not cover reports and dashboards, which ConnectPOS does.
Suits: Brands selling through their own store, marketplaces and wholesale at once
Limits worth knowing in ConnectPOS
- Prices are per register; the page does not say per month, so the billing basis should be confirmed.
- Stock transfer, stock-take and multi-source inventory require the Premium plan.
- It is a POS first; the full inventory management product is listed separately.
- Which devices it runs on is described only as kiosks, tablets, smartphones and desktops.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ConnectPOS?
The alternatives to ConnectPOS in this directory are Thrive by Shopventory, Loyverse, Linnworks, Brightpearl and Cin7. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ConnectPOS.
Is there a free alternative to ConnectPOS?
Yes. Loyverse has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ConnectPOS alternatives work on Android?
The ConnectPOS listing does not include an Android app. Loyverse and Cin7 list one.
Which ConnectPOS alternatives work on iOS?
The ConnectPOS listing does not include an iOS app. Loyverse and Cin7 list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.