What you can do today
StockRoom today, used for second hand shops
Import
Add one-off items from a spreadsheet and count them by place.
Find
Search for an item, or scan its barcode if it has one, to find it on the floor or in the back room.
Sell
Record a sale on Sell so the item leaves the count.
Optimise
See what has not sold, dearest first, and what it cost you.
What is hard about stock for second hand shops
A second-hand, vintage or pawn shop buying one-off items from the public.
- Every item is unique with its own cost
- Record keeping for bought goods is a legal duty
- Online and shop stock get out of step
A week with it
A week of stock for second hand shops
When you buy
Add the item with its cost and where it goes.
Each week
Count the floor and the back room.
Each month
See what has not sold, dearest first.
Not in StockRoom yet, for second hand shops
- Serial numbers
- State-by-state record rules, checked with a lawyer
- Buy ticket printing
What software for second hand shops costs
Of the 5 we could price for second hand shops: 2 in A$, from A$42 to A$79 a month; 3 with no currency named. StockRoom is free to 50 products.
| Company | Lowest paid plan | Per | Free or trial | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Store Systems | $99 a month (currency not named) | not shown | 13 Oct 2026 | |
| Tower Systems | $145 a month (currency not named) | per plan, billed annually, inc GST, 2 terminals; 149 if billed monthly | 13 Oct 2026 | |
| Square for Retail | $109 a month (currency not named) | per location | free plan | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Shopify (Shopify POS) | A$42 a month | Basic plan, per month billed yearly ($56 billed monthly); POS Pro adds $129 per location per month | free trial | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Hike POS | A$79 a month | per plan, billed annually, single outlet; 89 if billed monthly | 14 days, no credit card | 13 Oct 2026 |
Each price is from the company's own pricing page on the date shown, in its own currency. Prices can differ by country. 2 of the 5 state a setup, hardware or licence cost on top of the monthly price; the full guide says which. Several of these also take payments or bookings: StockRoom counts and orders stock and does not replace a till or a booking system. StockRoom: Free to 50 products, then A$9, A$44 or A$89 a month. Prices in Australian dollars. Every plan includes the whole team.
The full guide, with what to know about each price: pawn shop software cost.
Questions
About software for second hand shops
How much does pawn shop software cost?
Among the 5 we read: in A$ the lowest paid plan is A$42 a month (Shopify (Shopify POS)); 3 more name no currency. We do not convert currencies, so compare within a group. StockRoom is free to 50 products and then A$9 to A$89 a month.
Do I pay for each person?
Not with StockRoom: every plan includes the whole team.
Does it keep the records I must keep for goods I buy?
No. Rules for second-hand and pawn dealers vary by state, and StockRoom does not yet print a bought-goods register. Check what your state requires.
Can it hold a photo of each item?
Not yet. Photos on items are planned.
Does it link to my online listings?
Not yet. The connections are marked coming.
Does each item count as a product?
Yes. Every different item is one product, so the free plan covers 50 items and Basic 400.