CardsteadCardstead vs MintLGS
Compare the operating model, not just the feature list.
Cardstead works alongside the POS you already use. MintLGS publishes a complete-store platform with POS, inventory, a website, marketplaces, buylists, and reporting.
Cardstead is built for Keeping your current POS Trades, credit, money, and staff handoffs One or several shop locations A record owners and managers can review
Side by side
What each published offer is set up to do.
Pricing and competitor details were checked against the linked provider page on August 30, 2026. Providers can change their plans, so verify current terms before deciding.
| Area | Cardstead | MintLGS |
|---|---|---|
| Published starting price | $39.99 per month for the first store. Additional stores are $19.99 per month. | $100 per month billed annually, or $125 month to month. |
| Transaction or platform fees | No transaction fees or revenue share. | MintLGS publishes 0% platform fees. |
| POS relationship | Runs alongside the shop’s current POS and payment system. | Includes its own point of sale, website, inventory, and marketplace connections. |
| Records and handoffs | Keeps balances, payouts, approvals, corrections, and staff actions in the operational record. | Publishes customer store-credit history, orders, buylist activity, and reporting inside its commerce platform. |
| Employee access | Unlimited employee accounts with roles, permissions, and location assignments. | Employee pricing and permission scope are not stated on the public product and pricing page. |
Source for MintLGS: MintLGS product and pricing page
The practical split
Keep checkout where it is. Connect the work around it.
Cardstead is not a replacement for a shop’s POS, ecommerce site, or payment processor. It is the shared operating record for the work those systems do not finish.
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