Magestore vs BoostMyShop POS: Which solution is better for Magento retailers?

 

More and more Magento merchants are switching from BoostMyShop POS to Magestore’s full-featured POS for Magento to closely supervise their omnichannel retailing, process orders fast with a wide range of payment methods, guarantee hassle-free operations, generate insightful reports for informed decision making, and integrate with additional platforms for business expansion.

BoostMyShop POS
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Magestore POS is a Magento-native POS system that helps you process checkouts quickly in-store, at pop-ups, and even during outages with offline mode. It ensures real-time stock consistency between online and physical stores. The POS works with the payment processor of your choice, so you’re not locked into a single provider.

Choose between a one-time payment with lifetime access and a monthly subscription with lower upfront costs, whichever best fits your budget and preferences. Start small with the essentials for core checkout and daily operations – a low-commitment way in – then upgrade to unlock advanced back-office functionality as your business grows.

  • Complete order checkout in under 15 seconds
  • Support multiple payment types: Cash, debit and credit cards, digital wallets, split payments, buy now and pay later, etc.
  • Sync business data (products, customers, orders) in real time across stores, channels, and warehouses
  • Support broad devices (desktops, tablets) and hardware
  • Integrate with a wide range of payments: Stripe, Square, Authorize.net, Adyen, Afterpay, etc.
BoostMyShop POS

BoostMyShop POS is a point of sale extension for Magento that allows users to create and check out orders on the Magento backend. This BoostMyShop Magento 2 POS has simple features to meet your basic business requirements, like processing payments, applying coupons, and generating reports.

  • Update sales information from online and offline stores in real time
  • Support some standard payment methods payments and different customer types (guest, new, existing)
  • Support store pickup for simple products

Magestore POS ensures a fast and personalized checkout experience, even without an Internet connection, whereas BoostMyShop POS does not.

Quickly process sales for customers with Magestore POS under any circumstances!

BoostMyShop POS

  • Although BoostMyShop POS has some changes in the interface design, it retains most of the traditional Magento 2 themes. To enter and process sales, you have to access the Magento backend, which is complex, slow, and time-consuming. Therefore, you might spend time training your staff on how to use the POS for order processing.
  • BoostMyShop POS fails to operate without an Internet connection, discouraging you from making sales at events, fair trade, or stores when the Internet is unstable. This critical drawback might dissatisfy your customers and lower your revenues.
  • BoostMyShop supports several payment methods, including cash and split payments. However, the POS has certain limits on customized payments. You’ll need to build your own payment system if you want to diversify the payment methods, as the POS only accepts offline payment types and supports no methods connecting with a server, like credit cards or PayPal.

Traditional BoostMyShop POS interface in the Magento backend

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Magestore POS

  • Magestore POS for Magento 2 has a well-designed interface with action buttons arranged logically and noticeably. The functions for cashiers are on the POS frontend, while the settings employed by admins are on the backend. Therefore, your staff can easily navigate the functions they need to process orders instantly without much training.
  • What’s more, Magestore POS has an offline mode function, which means you can continue completing orders without an Internet connection. When the POS is back online, the offline data will be automatically synced across stores, channels, and warehouses.
  • Magestore retail POS accepts a wide array of payment types like cash, credit cards, contactless payments, split payments, and store credits. Besides, Magestore POS can integrate with numerous payment processors to add more personalized payment options to suit various customer preferences.
  • Besides, this BoostMyShop competitor enables users to put orders on hold and process multiple orders. With this feature, you can reduce the waiting time while allowing other customers to add or remove their products, thus improving their satisfaction.

Magestore POS offers greater functionality for managing your retail business compared to BoostMyShop POS.

Streamline your omnichannel retail business using Magestore POS’s complete feature suite!

BoostMyShop POS

  • BoostMyShop only supports configurable products at the moment, limiting the number of offerings you can give your customers.
  • BoostMyShop generates Sales reports with information about Turnover, Transactions by Payment method, Best Sellers, and Sales per Vendor, and Z-reports. You can view the reports in different time ranges, except for daily statistics. This limited number of reports makes it difficult to get a complete view of your business to make sensible decisions.
  • BoostMyShop POS has no features to help you assign roles for staff and manage your employees productively.

BoostMyShop POS offers some basic report types.

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Magestore POS provides various types of reports to support data-driven decisions.

Magestore POS

  • Magestore POS supports all Magento product types, including simple, configurable, bundle, grouped, downloadable, and virtual products, thus allowing you to provide your customers with various buying options to boost sales.
  • Magestore Magento POS creates more diverse reports on different business aspects. There are 4 categories for Products, Customers, Sales, and Statistics. As a result, you can drill down to extract useful insights into your business situations for proper decision-making.
  • Magestore POS offers a separate screen with staff. Here, you can add new managers and assign roles to the existing ones. (BoostMyShop does not provide this feature.) You can also create new roles, set limits on how many discounts a manager can apply, customize resource access, and assign the role to the administrator.
  • In addition, Magestore POS has many other functions to help operate your retail business, including multi-channel inventory management, order fulfillment, loyalty programs, and procurement.

Magestore POS reduces integration complexities versus BoostMyShop POS.

Get all the necessary tools to better monitor your business in one Magestore POS software!

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BoostMyShop requires additional integration to handle functions, such as order fulfillment, inventory management, and storage.

BoostMyShop POS

  • BoostMyShop is a standalone POS extension, which means it needs to connect with other extensions and 3rd-party modules to get more functionality for business management.
  • However, the integration with too many extensions might cause bugs and synchronization problems while costing you more money.

Magestore POS

  • Magestore Commerce POS Plan offers a full package of all the modules you’ll need to manage your business, including inventory management, loyalty programs, store pickups, advanced order fulfillment, and reports.
  • As a result, all of your business data will be automatically synced and updated across your system in real time, thus reducing errors and saving time.
  • Magestore POS software for retail directly connects with Magento, removing the need for external connectors or middleware, so you don’t have to spend time fixing integration bugs.
  • Besides, Magestore POS is also a more cost-saving option compared with BoostMyShop.
    • POS Lite starts from $69/month with a 7-day free trial.
    • POS Simple is available with both monthly subscription and one-time payment options. The subscription plan starts at $89/month and includes a 20-day free trial, while the one-time payment plan is offered at a custom quote based on your business size and specific requirements. With a one-time payment plan, you get lifetime POS access, full source code ownership, and unlimited users, devices, and locations.
    • POS Commerce follows a one-time payment model, giving you a full POS solution license and ownership of your data. The package also includes a 1-year warranty and a 90-day money-back guarantee, along with lifetime POS access, full source code ownership, and unlimited users, devices, and locations.

Magestore POS covers all essential modules in a single package, no extra integration required.

Magestore POS provides frequent updates for new features, bug fixes, and improved security, while BoostMyShop does not.

Always get the latest version of Magestore POS to run your business!

BoostMyShop POS

  • BoostMyShop was last updated in 2021, which puts the POS users at a great disadvantage. Merchants using BoostMyShop POS can’t access new functionalities to adapt to emerging business demands or have the bugs fixed. Additionally, Boostmyshop POS for Magento isn’t compatible with Magento 2.4.7 and above, as Boostmyshop has discontinued development of its Magento-native POS and transitioned to a standalone architecture. This change requires merchants to manage separate systems, increasing long-term maintenance costs.
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BoostMyShop POS hasn’t been updated since 2021.

Magestore POS

  • Unlike BoostMyShop, Magestore updates the POS solutions frequently so the team can remove errors, improve functionality, minimize security risks, and guarantee the integration capacity with the newest platforms and software. Magestore POS is now compatible with the latest Magento 2.4.9 version.
  • As a result, you can rest assured you have a continuously updated POS to meet your changing business requirements and ensure operational performance.
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Magestore POS is compatible with the latest Magento version (2.4.9).

Magestore and BoostMyShop POS comparison

See how Magestore POS differs from BoostMyShop POS!

Company and product comparison
Magestore POS
BoostMyShop POS
PLATFORM
Magento-native
Work on web browsers
Work on iPads
Work on Android tablets
MAGENTO 2 SUPPORT
Community edition
Enterprise edition
TYPICAL CUSTOMERS
Size
Small business
Midsized business
Large business
Small business
Medium business
Industry
Vape and Cannabis
Fashion Sports and Outdoor
Homeware and Furniture
Droshipping
Retail
PRICING
Payment model
Subscription (POS Lite & POS Simple)
One-time payment (POS Simple & POS Commerce)
One-time payment
Price
  • POS Lite: $69/month (7-day free trial)
  • POS Simple: $89/month (20-day free trial) or custom quote for lifetime access (free demo)
  • POS Commerce: Custom quote (free demo)
  • Community: $487.65
  • Enterprise: $902.51
Live demo
Video demo
Free trial
(7-day free trial for POS Lite; 20-day free trial for POS Simple)
Device/ User limit
No limits on users/ devices (one-time payment plans)
Multiple users
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Personalized consultation services
Available on all plans
Go live service
Custom quote
Customization service
Custom quote
Premium support
Custom quote
6 months: + $75.53
System operation
Custom quote
Onboarding & training service
Custom quote
Warranty policy
Free first year
Update policy
Free during active warranty period
Upgrade policy
Custom quote
Phone support
Online support
Knowledge base
Video tutorials
INTERFACE DESIGN
Customize interface
Change languages
Multiple currencies
SECURITY
Two-factor authentication
Token-based authentication
IP restriction
PIN code lock
COMPATIBLE HARDWARE
Macs and PCs
iPad and Android tablet
Barcode scanner
Receipt printer
Barcode and label printer
Cash drawer
Credit card reader
Payment terminal
Customer-facing display
IN-STORE SALES OPERATION
Session
Track staff roster
Open and end session
Manage cash drawer
Checkout
Manual search
Search products by barcode or attribute
Look up product information
Quick pick/ shortcuts for popular items
Support simple, configurable, bundle, grouped, downloadable, and virtual products
Only configurable products
Create custom items
Hold orders
Automatically sync with inventory
Look up quantity across locations
Barcode
Use barcode scanner
Use mobile devices to scan barcode
Customer
Checkout as guest
Add new customer account
Search an existing customer by name/ phone/ email
Edit customer info
View order history
Facial recognition
Discount
Discount per order
Discount per product
Discount by coupon
Discount by percent
Discount by fixed amount
Override price
Tiered discount
Payment methods
Layaway
Partial payment
Split payments
Cash
Credit and debit cards
Custom payment methods
Pay with gift card/ voucher/coupon
Pay with store credit
Pay with reward/ loyalty points
Payment solutions/ gateways
Authorize.net
Stripe
Adyen
Afterpay
Dojo
Moneris
Pay.
Square
Tyro
Zippay
Receipt
Customize receipt
Print receipt
Email receipt
Shipping methods
Save customer's shipping address and contact
Buy at store, home delivery
(Buy online, pick up at store (Click and collect)
Return and refund
Return
Exchange
Refund to cash or credit card
Refund as coupon
Refund to store credits
Refund to reward points
Refund to gift card
Adjust stock after refund
Other modes
Offline mode
Kiosk mode
Training mode
OTHER BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Inventory management
Multiple warehouses
Stocktaking record
Stock transfer
Inventory movement
Stock adjustment
Auto-refill stock
Customer loyalty program
Customer profile
Digital gift card/ voucher/ coupon
Physical gift card
Store credit
Reward point
eCommerce
Buyer app
PWA storefront development
Permission
Customize access for different roles
Restrict POS to certain locations
Report and insights
Customize metrics
X report
Z report
POS reports (e.g., payment, sales by staff, location reports)
Sales report
Inventory report
Staff performance report
Customer report
Payment report
Tax report
Export report to readable format
Retail virtual assistant
Performance
POS performance tracking
Customer ratings and reviews
4.8/ 5.0 on Capterra
  • Ultimate omnichannel POS solution
  • Excellent software and support
  • Seamless integration
5.0/5.0 on BoostMyShop’s website
  • Very good
  • Simple and easy
  • Great extension

5 simple steps to switch to Magestore POS

Switch from BoostMyShop POS to Magestore POS for Magento by following these steps!

1

Consultation

Discuss your business situations, objectives, and requirements with our experts
2

Roadmap building

Identify project milestones to implement Magestore POS for your physical stores as soon as possible
3

Implementation

Implement the POS solution and deliver a weekly report on the progress
4

Confirmation

Ensure the POS works and matches your requirements
5

Launch and maintenance

Go live, update, and get support when needed

Magestore POS is a full-featured and flexible BoostMyShop alternative for Magento retailers.

  • Integrate directly with the Magento platform thanks to its native compatibility, no connector needed
  • Create and complete an order in under 15 seconds, thus being able to process thousands of transactions daily
  • Accept numerous payment methods, such as cash, credit, debit cards, store credits, reward points, contactless payments, split payments, layaway, buy now pay later, and mobile payments
  • Enable rapid and transparent checkouts with self-checkouts and customer-facing displays
  • Sync different data types in real time, including customers, products, orders, and inventory
  • Run with popular POS devices (Macs, PCs, iPads, Android tablets) and hardware (Receipt printer, cash drawer, barcode scanner, etc.)
  • Process sales in offline mode and sync all data to the Magento backend when there’s a connection
  • Support inventory management across locations and channels, including inventory forecasting, stock transfer, stocktaking, and purchase order management
  • Manage multiple stores and locations in a single dashboard
  • Support omnichannel selling across multiple channels, including physical stores, Magento websites, and marketplaces
  • Run the same loyalty programs across channels, like reward points, store credits, and gift cards
  • Work with services and platforms from third parties, including marketplaces (eBay, Etsy, Amazon), payments (Square, Paypal, Tyro, Stripe), ERP (NetSuite, Dynamics 365, SAP), CRM (Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce), accounting (QuickBooks, Sage, Xero), shipment (ShipStation, FedEx)
  • Generate many reports for insights like daily sales, sales by brand, employee reports, stock by source, stock on hand, etc.
  • Scale and customize POS based on specific needs. Add new locations, POS users, and devices without extra fees (one-time payment plans).
  • Charge no implementation fees (one-time payment plans)

Frequently asked questions

Magento 2 POS is a point of sale software that integrates with Magento 2. It syncs key business data (orders, products, and customers) with Magento. There are two main types of Magento POS: Magento-native POS (direct integration, no connector needed) and standalone POS (connector needed for Magento integration).

Magestore POS is a Magento-native point of sale that integrates directly with Magento without relying on a connector or middleware. It completes checkout in under 15 seconds and syncs orders, inventory, and customer data with Magento in real time. You can run the POS on desktops or tablets and connect it to a wide range of retail hardware. With a one-time payment for the full solution, Magestore scalable POS allows you to add new locations, POS users, devices, and products without extra fees.

In addition to standard checkout functionality, Magestore POS offers a comprehensive feature set for omnichannel retail operations, including selling across multiple channels, managing multiple locations and stores from a single dashboard, running the same online-offline loyalty programs, and fulfilling orders with flexible options like in-store pickup or ship-from-store.

Moreover, Magestore POS is a payment-agnostic solution, allowing integration with a wide range of payment providers according to your needs.

A PWA POS is a POS system developed by using Progressive Web App (PWA) technology. PWA POS can run on any device with a browser, from desktops to mobiles, and work well without an Internet connection.

A POS software is a core system with many features that help you manage your business operations, like accepting payments, tracking sales, supervising inventory, and creating reports. Meanwhile, a POS extension is a single feature that can integrate with POS software to improve its functionality.

Magestore POS for Adobe Commerce runs well with Magento CE, EE, ECE 2.4.9.

You can operate multiple websites with one Magestore POS license as long as you use one Magento installation with a license serial provided by Magestore for:

  • One dev Magento installation
  • One live Magento installation

Magestore provides a free live demo that allows you to see how the POS works in reality. Additionally, there’s also a Magento POS extension (POS Lite) at the price of $69. You can try using it before purchasing the POS Commerce license.

The POS solution provider will give you detailed instructions if you want to install the POS yourself.

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