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Shopkeep vs Zendrop

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Shopkeep

E-Commerce

Cloud-based POS for small businesses

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zendrop logo

Zendrop

E-Commerce

All-in-one dropshipping fulfillment platform for online stores

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zendrop has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Shopkeep all plans require 24/7 phone and chat support; no tiered support options; Zendrop the free plan lacks automated fulfillment, requiring manual order processing until upgrading to a paid plan.
  • They diverge on capability: Shopkeep covers Point of sale, Zendrop covers Product discovery.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shopkeep and Zendrop actually diverge.

Attributes where Shopkeep and Zendrop differ
AttributeShopkeepZendrop
Starting price$89/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiPad, Webweb
Founded2008Unknown

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 Shopkeep

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

Only in Zendrop

  • Product discovery
  • US and China fulfillment
  • AI-built stores
  • Print-on-demand
  • Zendrop AI
  • AI ad generator
  • Automated fulfillment
  • Platform integrations

What people use each for

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

Shopkeep

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shopkeep review.

Zendrop

  • Launching a dropshipping store without holding inventorynot Shopkeep
  • Sourcing and testing trending products to sell onlinenot Shopkeep
  • Fulfilling orders through US-based warehouses for faster deliverynot Shopkeep
  • Selling print-on-demand products alongside dropshipped itemsnot Shopkeep
  • Generating AI-created ad content for product marketingnot Shopkeep

Where each one falls short

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

Shopkeep

  • All plans require 24/7 phone and chat support; no tiered support options
  • Prices vary by business type and industry with additional service fees possible
  • Extra locations and registers incur additional charges beyond base plan cost

Zendrop

  • The free plan lacks automated fulfillment, requiring manual order processing until upgrading to a paid plan.
  • Pricing promotions and discounts change frequently on the site, making it harder to compare standard plan costs at a glance.
  • Product sourcing and fulfillment speed depend on Zendrop's own warehouse network, so product selection outside that network is limited.
  • Store building and marketing tools are geared toward Shopify, Wix, and TikTok Shop, limiting flexibility for sellers on other platforms.

Pricing, plan by plan

Shopkeep

$89/month
  • Basic$89/month
    • Retail POS platform
    • 1 register included
    • Integrated Payments 1.5%
  • Core$149/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced management tools
    • Business growth support
  • Plus$289/month
    • All Core features
    • Advanced customization
    • Established retail operations support

Zendrop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Access to 1M+ products
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Unlimited orders
  • Pro$49/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Automated fulfillment
    • Weekly coaching calls
  • Plus$79/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Chargeback management
    • Print-on-demand

Which should you pick?

Choose Shopkeep if

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

Choose Zendrop if

  • You need product discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want us and china fulfillment.
Zendrop review

Questions people ask

Is Shopkeep or Zendrop better?
Neither clearly leads. Shopkeep starts at $89/month and Zendrop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shopkeep or Zendrop?
Zendrop has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $89/month for Shopkeep and Free for Zendrop.
Does Shopkeep or Zendrop run on more platforms?
Shopkeep runs on iPad, Web. Zendrop runs on web.
Can I use Zendrop for free?
Yes. Zendrop has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shopkeep starts at $89/month.
What can Shopkeep do that Zendrop cannot?
Shopkeep covers Point of sale, Payment processing, Inventory management, Customer profiles. Zendrop covers Product discovery, US and China fulfillment, AI-built stores, Print-on-demand.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Shopkeep: What is included in the Lightspeed Retail Basic plan at $89 per month?

The Basic plan includes 1 register, retail POS platform, integrated payments at 1.5% card-present rate, inventory management, Lightspeed Wholesale access, NuORDER Catalog with 5 million+ products, built-in eCommerce, loyalty programs, and 24/7 support.

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Zendrop: What is dropshipping?

Dropshipping is described as an easy way to start an online store without needing a lot of money, since it does not require purchasing inventory upfront before making sales.

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Shopkeep: How much can I save by paying annually instead of monthly?

Shopkeep (Lightspeed Retail) offers up to 18% discount when paying annually instead of month-to-month. All three plans (Basic, Core, Plus) qualify for this annual discount.

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Zendrop: How does Zendrop handle returns?

Zendrop states that it will refund the entire amount for customer returns, without requiring the customer to provide a reason.

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Shopkeep: What additional costs should I budget beyond the monthly subscription?

Beyond the monthly plan cost, extra locations require additional charges, extra registers incur per-register fees, and hardware (terminals, scanners, iPad devices) have separate costs. Integrated payment processing charges 1.5% per transaction.

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Zendrop: What pricing markup should I use for dropshipped products?

Zendrop notes that dropshippers typically apply a standard 2-4x markup on product costs, while recommending sellers test different price points.

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