WebpinnPOS is stronger for
Kenyan businesses that need native M-Pesa payments, WooCommerce sync, local pricing in KES, an online booking system, and Kenya-based support.
How WebpinnPOS and Shopify POS compare for Kenyan shops.
A factual comparison for Kenyan retailers. Both systems integrate with Shopify, but they are built for different markets.
This comparison was last checked in July 2026. Pricing and features may have changed. Verify with each provider before purchasing.
Kenyan businesses that need native M-Pesa payments, WooCommerce sync, local pricing in KES, an online booking system, and Kenya-based support.
Businesses whose primary channel is their Shopify store, who need Shopify-native product management, or who already use the Shopify ecosystem and do not require M-Pesa.
Features marked ✓︎ are confirmed. Features marked ✗︎ are not available natively. A third-party integration may exist. Notes explain where the situation is more nuanced.
| Feature | WebpinnPOS | Shopify POS |
|---|---|---|
| Payments | ||
| M-Pesa STK Push (Daraja) | ✓︎ | ✗︎Not natively supported. Requires third-party payment app (Pesapal, IntaSend, DPO Group). |
| M-Pesa Paybill support | ✓︎ | ✗︎Via third-party only. |
| M-Pesa Till Number support | ✓︎ | ✗︎Via third-party only. |
| Cash payments | ✓︎ | ✓︎ |
| Card payments | ✓︎ | ✓︎Shopify Payments not available in Kenya. Requires third-party card terminal. |
| Ecommerce integration | ||
| Shopify inventory sync | ✓︎Two-way sync via Shopify Admin API. | ✓︎Native, Shopify POS is Shopify's own product. |
| WooCommerce / WordPress sync | ✓︎Two-way sync via WooCommerce REST API. | ✗︎ |
| Shopify online order stock deduction | ✓︎ | ✓︎ |
| Product push from POS to Shopify | ✗︎Products must be created in Shopify first, then imported to WebpinnPOS. | ✓︎ |
| Customer sync with Shopify | ✗︎ | ✓︎ |
| Local market | ||
| Built for Kenya | ✓︎ | ✗︎Shopify POS is built for North America, UK, and Australia primarily. |
| KES pricing | ✓︎ | ✗︎Pricing in USD. Shopify POS Pro is $89/month. |
| Kenya-based support | ✓︎ | ✗︎ |
| Point of sale features | ||
| Multi-branch management | ✓︎ | ✓︎ |
| Shift management | ✓︎ | ✗︎ |
| Expense tracking | ✓︎ | ✗︎ |
| Customer loyalty points | ✓︎ | ✓︎Via Shopify apps. Not native to Shopify POS. |
| Barcode scanning | ✓︎ | ✓︎ |
| Booking system | ||
| Built-in appointment booking | ✓︎ | ✗︎Available via third-party Shopify apps (e.g. Sesami, Tipo). |
| M-Pesa deposits at booking | ✓︎ | ✗︎ |
| Staff scheduling | ✓︎ | ✗︎ |
| Accounting integrations | ||
| QuickBooks Online | ✓︎ | ✓︎Via third-party connector apps. |
| Xero | ✗︎Coming soon. | ✓︎Via third-party connector apps. |
| Affiliate programme | ||
Connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store, set up M-Pesa, and run your first sale. All in the same day.
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