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Marq vs Shopkeep

Marq logo

Marq

Software

Web-based design and publishing for brand templates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shopkeep logo

Shopkeep

Software

Cloud-based POS for small businesses

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Marq has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Marq free plan caps at 25 MB cloud storage and a 3 project limit; Shopkeep unreliable inventory control across multiple locations

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Marq and Shopkeep actually diverge.

Attributes where Marq and Shopkeep differ
AttributeMarqShopkeep
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiPad, Web
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Marq

Nothing recorded that Shopkeep does not also cover.

Only in Shopkeep

  • Point of sale
  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • Customer profiles
  • Sales analytics
  • Employee management
  • Mobile POS
  • Reporting

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Marq

  • Free plan caps at 25 MB cloud storage and a 3 project limit
  • Enterprise-only unlimited storage requires custom quoted pricing rather than a published rate

Shopkeep

  • Unreliable inventory control across multiple locations
  • Cloud-dependent with no offline transaction processing capability
  • Dropped Bluetooth connections cause lost sales and payment processing failures

Pricing, plan by plan

Marq

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Marq review.

Shopkeep

$49/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Shopkeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Marq if

  • You want to start without paying.
Marq review

Choose Shopkeep if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on iPad, Web.
  • You also want payment processing.
Shopkeep review

Questions people ask

Is Marq or Shopkeep better?
Neither clearly leads. Marq starts at Free and Shopkeep at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Marq or Shopkeep?
Marq has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Marq and $49/month for Shopkeep.
Does Marq or Shopkeep run on more platforms?
Marq runs on Web. Shopkeep runs on iPad, Web.
Can I use Marq for free?
Yes. Marq has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shopkeep starts at $49/month.
What can Marq do that Shopkeep cannot?
Shopkeep covers Point of sale, Payment processing, Inventory management, Customer profiles.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Shopkeep: How much does Shopkeep cost?

Shopkeep by Lightspeed pricing varies by plan. Customers must request quotes for current pricing, which has shifted since the Lightspeed acquisition.

Source
Shopkeep: What hardware does Shopkeep require?

Shopkeep operates on iPad tablets, cloud-based systems, and traditional cash register setups, requiring third-party hardware integration.

Source
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