Ability Commerce vs. Shopify
Choosing the Right Solution for Your E-commerce Business
Ability vs. Shopify—Not all retail systems are built to grow with you
Shopify is a powerful platform for ecommerce startups—but as your retail business grows, your operations become more complex. You need more than a plug-and-play website.
You need an end-to-end retail solution that unifies ecommerce, POS, and order management.
Ability OMS + POS is built for retailers ready to scale—without the tech headaches.
Side-by-Side Comparison Table
| Feature | Shopify | Ability OMS + POS |
| Unified OMS + POS | ❌ Separate tools may require apps | ✅ Fully integrated |
| Real-time Inventory Across All Channels | 🟡 With limitations | ✅ Built-in |
| Native Multichannel Order Routing | ❌ Not available | ✅ Custom rules + automation |
| Built for Complex Retail | ❌ Ecommerce-first | ✅ Retailer-first |
| Standalone POS with Order History | ❌ Limited in-store features | ✅ Full POS tied to OMS |
| Returns/Exchanges Across Channels | 🟡 Some manual work | ✅ Seamless workflow |
| Integration with Warehousing/ERP | 🟡 Via plugins or 3rd party apps | ✅ Direct, built-in options |
| White-glove Setup & Support | 🟡 Basic setup tools | ✅ Dedicated migration & onboarding |
| Scales Beyond DTC | 🟡 Some B2B functionality | ✅ Supports B2B, DTC, marketplaces |
Worried about switching? We make it easy.
Our dedicated team supports your transition every step of the way. We’ll help you migrate data, configure your workflows, and train your team to hit the ground running.
- Data migration support
- Personalized onboarding
- Post-launch optimization
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