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Retail Pro vs Spree Commerce

Retail Pro logo

Retail Pro

E-Commerce

Comprehensive retail management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spree Commerce logo

Spree Commerce

E-Commerce

Complete open source ecommerce solution

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Spree Commerce has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Retail Pro pricing details not disclosed; requires sales consultation; Spree Commerce multi-vendor marketplace, B2B commerce and multi-tenant white label modules are Enterprise Edition only and licensed separately from the open source core
  • They diverge on capability: Retail Pro covers Point of sale, Spree Commerce covers Multi-currency.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Retail Pro and Spree Commerce actually diverge.

Attributes where Retail Pro and Spree Commerce differ
AttributeRetail ProSpree Commerce
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiOS, Android, WindowsWeb
Founded19882007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-Commerce).

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 Retail Pro

  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Customer database
  • Employee management
  • Sales analytics
  • Promotion management
  • Reporting tools

Only in Spree Commerce

  • Multi-currency
  • Multi-language
  • REST API
  • GraphQL support
  • Mobile-ready
  • SEO optimization
  • Flexible taxonomy

Both cover

  • Multi-store support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Retail Pro

  • Multi-location retail POS operations (1 to 250+ stores)not Spree Commerce
  • Inventory management with serialized product trackingnot Spree Commerce
  • Customer loyalty programs via AppCard integrationnot Spree Commerce

Spree Commerce

  • E-commerce platforms with zero platform fees and no vendor lock-innot Retail Pro
  • Self-hosted shopping experiences on AWS, GCP, Azure, or on-premise infrastructurenot Retail Pro
  • Deployments requiring predictable costs that don't scale with revenuenot Retail Pro

Where each one falls short

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

Retail Pro

  • Pricing details not disclosed; requires sales consultation
  • No published technical requirements or system specifications
  • International deployment requires fiscal/tax compliance consultation per region

Spree Commerce

  • Multi-vendor marketplace, B2B commerce and multi-tenant white label modules are Enterprise Edition only and licensed separately from the open source core
  • Enterprise Edition pricing is quoted per customer depending on modules and scale, with no published rate
  • Support with guaranteed response times and a success manager comes only with Enterprise Edition
  • The free Community Edition is self hosted, so hosting, upgrades and Ruby on Rails maintenance are the operator's responsibility

Pricing, plan by plan

Retail Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Retail Pro review.

Spree Commerce

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full platform access
    • Community support
    • All core features
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Premium support
    • Custom development
    • SLA guarantees

Which should you pick?

Choose Retail Pro if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Windows.
  • You also want inventory management.
Retail Pro review

Choose Spree Commerce if

  • You need multi-currency.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want multi-language.
Spree Commerce review

Questions people ask

Is Retail Pro or Spree Commerce better?
Neither clearly leads. Retail Pro starts at On request and Spree Commerce at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Retail Pro or Spree Commerce?
Spree Commerce has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Retail Pro and Free for Spree Commerce.
Does Retail Pro or Spree Commerce run on more platforms?
Retail Pro runs on iOS, Android, Windows. Spree Commerce runs on Web.
Can I use Spree Commerce for free?
Yes. Spree Commerce has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Retail Pro starts at On request.
What is Retail Pro best used for?
Retail Pro is most often used for multi-location retail pos operations (1 to 250+ stores), inventory management with serialized product tracking, customer loyalty programs via appcard integration. Of those, multi-location retail pos operations (1 to 250+ stores) and inventory management with serialized product tracking are not what Spree Commerce is typically brought in for.
What can Retail Pro do that Spree Commerce cannot?
Retail Pro covers Point of sale, Inventory management, Customer database, Employee management. Spree Commerce covers Multi-currency, Multi-language, REST API, GraphQL support. Both handle Multi-store support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Retail Pro: How much does Retail Pro cost?

Retail Pro does not publish specific pricing on its website. The company describes a 'Pay As You Grow' model but directs interested retailers to request a consultation or brochure to obtain actual pricing quotes customized to their business needs.

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Spree Commerce: Is Spree Commerce free?

Yes, Spree Commerce is free and open source under a BSD 3-Clause license. The core platform has zero platform fees and no GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) cuts or transaction fees, and sandbox access is free without requiring a credit card.

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Spree Commerce: What is Spree Commerce's pricing model?

Spree Commerce operates as free open-source software. Users self-host on their choice of infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, or on-premise), so costs are based on the hosting infrastructure selected rather than platform subscription fees. An Enterprise Edition is available with optional dedicated support, but specific pricing is not published.

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Spree Commerce: Are there transaction fees with Spree Commerce?

No, Spree Commerce charges zero transaction fees. Unlike SaaS e-commerce platforms that take a percentage of sales, Spree offers predictable costs that don't scale with revenue, giving merchants full control over their margins.

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