A standalone storefront needs a plugin to know what's in stock in-store. NiyuSuite's storefront reads the same stock number the till uses.
A standalone eCommerce platform runs its own product and inventory database, usually synced to a physical till through a third-party plugin that lags by minutes or hours. NiyuSuite's storefront reads the exact same product and stock records as the POS, so there's no sync delay and no risk of overselling a product that just sold out in-store.
| NiyuSuite | Typical standalone eCommerce | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock accuracy | Same record as POS, no sync delay | Synced periodically via plugin/app |
| Order source | Lands in the same admin as in-store orders | Separate order management system |
| Checkout | Hosted Stripe checkout, stock reserved on start | Varies by platform and plugin |
| Customer record | Shared with CRM and loyalty | Separate customer database |
| Embed on existing site | Yes, plain link or iframe | Usually a full platform migration |
A pure online-only business with no physical till has less to gain from the shared-stock advantage, and a dedicated eCommerce platform with a large plugin ecosystem may offer more storefront customization out of the box. NiyuSuite's edge is specifically for businesses selling both in-store and online.
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