CardsteadCardstead vs Storepass
Compare the operating model, not just the feature list.
Cardstead keeps the work around checkout in one operational record. Storepass publishes tiered buylist, catalog, pricing, POS, search, and storefront tools for Shopify or BigCommerce retailers.
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 | Storepass |
|---|---|---|
| Published starting price | $39.99 per month for the first store. Additional stores are $19.99 per month. | $99 per month plus 2% of connected-product sales on the Scaling plan. Flat monthly pricing starts at $499. |
| Transaction or platform fees | No transaction fees or revenue share. | Scaling lists a 2% fee on connected-product sales. Starter and higher list no Storepass transaction fee. |
| POS relationship | Runs alongside the shop’s current POS and payment system. | Publishes Shopify POS on Scaling and advanced TCG point of sale on Starter. |
| Records and handoffs | Keeps balances, payouts, approvals, corrections, and staff actions in the operational record. | Public pages foreground catalog, buylist, pricing, POS, and storefront workflows rather than Cardstead’s shift-handoff record. |
| Employee access | Unlimited employee accounts with roles, permissions, and location assignments. | Employee pricing and permission scope are not stated on the public pricing page. |
Source for Storepass: Storepass 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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