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Spree Commerce vs Shopkeep

Spree Commerce logo

Spree Commerce

Software

Complete open source ecommerce solution

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 Spree Commerce has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Shopkeep unreliable inventory control across multiple locations
  • They diverge on capability: Spree Commerce covers Multi-store support, Shopkeep covers Point of sale.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spree Commerce and Shopkeep actually diverge.

Attributes where Spree Commerce and Shopkeep differ
AttributeSpree CommerceShopkeep
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebiPad, Web
Founded20072008

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 Spree Commerce

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

Only in Shopkeep

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

What people use each for

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

Spree Commerce

  • Self hosting an open source Rails ecommerce storefront and APInot Shopkeep
  • Building a headless commerce backend behind a custom frontendnot Shopkeep
  • Running a multi vendor marketplace or B2B store on the Enterprise modulesnot Shopkeep

Shopkeep

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shopkeep review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Spree Commerce

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

Shopkeep

$49/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Shopkeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Spree Commerce if

  • You need multi-store support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want multi-currency.
Spree Commerce 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 Spree Commerce or Shopkeep better?
Neither clearly leads. Spree Commerce 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, Spree Commerce or Shopkeep?
Spree Commerce has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spree Commerce and $49/month for Shopkeep.
Does Spree Commerce or Shopkeep run on more platforms?
Spree Commerce runs on Web. Shopkeep runs on iPad, Web.
Can I use Spree Commerce for free?
Yes. Spree Commerce has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shopkeep starts at $49/month.
What is Spree Commerce best used for?
Spree Commerce is most often used for self hosting an open source rails ecommerce storefront and api, building a headless commerce backend behind a custom frontend, running a multi vendor marketplace or b2b store on the enterprise modules. Of those, self hosting an open source rails ecommerce storefront and api and building a headless commerce backend behind a custom frontend are not what Shopkeep is typically brought in for.
What can Spree Commerce do that Shopkeep cannot?
Spree Commerce covers Multi-store support, Multi-currency, Multi-language, REST API. 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.

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