As 2026 approaches, Shopify merchants using Cloudshelf might be evaluating alternative solutions for in-store kiosk experiences, endless aisle functionality, and digital signage. While Cloudshelf enjoys positive reviews, businesses evolve, and priorities shift. Common reasons for seeking alternatives might include a desire for more flexible pricing structures, a need for integrations with specific third-party systems not currently supported, or a desire for a more streamlined user interface if Cloudshelf's complexity becomes a barrier to adoption, especially for smaller teams or rapidly scaling businesses.
Kiosk, endless-aisle, customer POS and digital signage for your brick-and-mortar stores and events
Easily create a powerful, customizable, mobile-friendly store & dealer locator map.
While not a direct kiosk solution, Stockist could be used on an in-store tablet to help customers locate specific products within the store or find alternative store locations if an item is out of stock, addressing a key 'endless aisle' need.
Ideal for stores with multiple locations or complex product placement looking to improve in-store navigation.
Manage inventory, retail barcode labels, SKU generator, barcode generator, print & order fulfillment
EasyScan can improve order fulfillment and inventory management for items purchased through in-store kiosks or tablets. Its barcode scanning capabilities can streamline the picking and packing process.
Best for merchants who need to improve the efficiency of their in-store order fulfillment and inventory management.
Generate Barcodes & SKUs. Create and print perfect Retail Barcode Labels for your needs!
MS Barcode Labels & Generator can be integrated into a kiosk system, allowing for quick label printing for products sold through the kiosk, particularly useful for items needing immediate labeling or relabeling in-store.
Best for merchants requiring efficient in-store barcode and SKU generation and printing for kiosk purchases.
Take appointments and bookings on your calendar. Booking app for any event or service.
This app isn't a direct replacement for Cloudshelf, but if your in-store experience includes scheduled services or consultations, this app allows customers to book appointments directly from a kiosk or tablet. It integrates with popular calendar and communication tools.
Best for merchants who offer in-store services and want to streamline appointment scheduling.
Staff management for Point of Sale retailers. Time tracking, scheduling, commissions, payroll & more
If Cloudshelf is being used to track staff sales and commissions, Easyteam offers a comprehensive staff management solution specifically for Shopify POS retailers, with features for time tracking, scheduling, and payroll.
Best for merchants using Shopify POS who need a robust staff management system to track performance and commissions.
Page builder: drag and drop to build stunning store pages - no code, fast loading, high conversion
Similar to Beae and Instant, Pagetify allows you to build drag-and-drop custom pages for in-store tablets or kiosks. Focuses on ease of use and speed, making it a good option for merchants with limited design resources.
Best for merchants needing an easy-to-use and fast page builder to create simple yet effective in-store kiosk displays.
Boost Sales with A/B Testing – Build, Test & Optimize Your Store Design with a Powerful Page Builder
While not a direct replacement for Cloudshelf's kiosk functionality, Beae Landing Page Builder could be used to create engaging in-store displays on tablets or screens by creating visually appealing landing pages optimized for conversions. Its A/B testing features could help optimize these displays for maximum impact.
Ideal for stores that want to experiment with dynamic in-store marketing displays and optimize them for conversions.
Build your entire store easily with Instant: Product pages, Landings, Sections & more, without code.
Like Beae, Instant Section & Page Builder allows you to create custom in-store kiosk experiences without code, and the A/B testing features could optimize the experience. Instant also offers a vast library of CRO templates.
Ideal for stores looking for a robust page builder with A/B testing to optimize kiosk experiences.
Easily create FAQ page for your store or product FAQs to reduce your customer service time.
By creating readily available FAQs on a tablet-based kiosk, HelpLab could reduce the need for staff assistance and improve the customer experience. This app could answer product-specific questions.
Best for stores wanting to reduce customer service inquiries with readily available information on in-store kiosks.
Save your time and money with 200+ sections & blocks, no coding required, all in your Theme Editor
Puco Sections can supplement kiosk functionalities by allowing merchants to easily add various content sections (like promotional banners or product highlights) directly within their theme editor, enhancing the visual appeal and information provided on in-store displays.
Best for stores needing a simple way to add visually rich content sections to improve their in-store marketing.
Merchants may consider switching from Cloudshelf due to pricing concerns, limitations in integrations with other systems, or the complexity of the platform for smaller teams.
No single listed alternative replicates all of Cloudshelf's functionalities. They address specific aspects like page building for displays, appointment booking, inventory management, or staff management.
Beae Landing Page Builder, Instant Section & Page Builder, and Pagetify Landing Page Builder are good options for creating custom displays. Beae and Instant offer A/B testing features to help optimize for conversions, while Pagetify focuses on ease of use.
Stockist can help customers locate products within a store or find alternative locations. EasyScan can ensure efficient order fulfillment for items not currently in stock.
Easyteam for Point of Sale is specifically designed for staff management in Shopify POS environments, offering features for time tracking, scheduling, and commission tracking.
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