ShelfLifePro vs Square for Retail
Square is great for payments and basic inventory. ShelfLifePro adds the expiry tracking, FEFO, and batch management that Square doesn't offer.
Feature comparison
How ShelfLifePro and Square compare on inventory management features.
| Feature | ShelfLifePro | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Batch-level expiry tracking | ||
| FEFO enforcement | ||
| WhatsApp expiry alerts | ||
| Payment processing | ||
| POS system | ||
| Multi-location support | Plus plan | |
| Industry-specific modules | ||
| Cold chain monitoring | ||
| AI-powered analysis (ShelfSense) | ||
| Starting price | $29/mo | Free / $60/mo Plus |
Why retailers add ShelfLifePro alongside Square
Square handles payments. ShelfLifePro handles perishables.
Square has zero expiry tracking
Square for Retail tracks stock quantities but not expiry dates, batch numbers, or shelf life. If you sell perishable products, Square cannot tell you what is about to expire.
No batch management
Square treats every unit of the same product identically. ShelfLifePro tracks each batch separately — when it arrived, when it expires, from which supplier, and at what cost.
Complement, not replace
ShelfLifePro works alongside Square. Use Square for payments and POS, use ShelfLifePro for expiry tracking and waste prevention. Many retailers use both.
Built for perishable retail
From pharmacies to bakeries to grocery stores — ShelfLifePro is purpose-built for businesses where products have a shelf life. Square is built for businesses where products sit on a shelf.
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