ConsignEngine may fit if
A store that is comfortable using a separate card terminal and wants strong core consignment operations without paying for a broader commerce ecosystem.
ConsignEngine buyer guide · Provider sources checked August 22, 2026
ConsignEngine or Ricochet?
Ricochet combines consignment operations with its own payments, portal, e-commerce, hardware guidance, and a mature support experience. ConsignEngine is the leaner, lower-priced alternative.
The short answer
Compare a lower-priced, focused core system with an established platform offering payments, a webstore, portal access, and guided support.
Choose by fit
Who should choose each product?
Ricochet may fit if
A store that wants one provider for POS, integrated merchant services, consignor access, e-commerce, hardware guidance, and high-touch trial support.
Side by side
Compare the parts that affect a real store.
Prices and capabilities below come from each provider's public pages. Processing, hardware, add-ons, taxes, migration complexity, and negotiated terms can change the final cost.
Published price
01What is the recurring software price?
ConsignEngine
$99 USD / $139 CAD founding rate
Reserved for the first 25 eligible store organizations while available; not a lifetime price guarantee. Standard first-location pricing is $129 USD or $179 CAD monthly. See pricing for terms.
Ricochet
$159 USD monthly for three months, then $199
Ricochet currently advertises unlimited accounts, devices, and items at that offer.
Trial
02Can the store test the system first?
ConsignEngine
14 days, no card required
The trial does not silently convert into a paid subscription.
Ricochet
14-day free trial
Ricochet advertises one-on-one calls, demonstrations, and in-chat human support during trial.
Plan structure
03How is the subscription packaged?
ConsignEngine
One maintained core plan
Core workflows and optional store settings are included. Monthly and annual billing are available.
Ricochet
Core POS plus provider ecosystem
Merchant services and e-commerce are offered as connected Ricochet products.
Point of sale
04How are in-store sales and card payments handled?
ConsignEngine
Purpose-built consignment register included
Scan items, record split tenders, manage returns, and close the till. Connect your own Square account and pair a Square Terminal, and card and debit payments are sent to the terminal and confirmed back automatically; stores can also keep a separate card terminal, and card refunds are completed with the provider first.
Ricochet
POS with Ricochet Pay integration
A stronger fit for stores that want the card transaction integrated into the same provider stack.
Inventory & labels
05Can staff receive, identify, and label items?
ConsignEngine
Intake, inventory, barcodes, and labels included
Includes sequential control numbers, search, aging, expiration, batch labels, markdown history, and guarded status changes.
Ricochet
Established inventory, label, and hardware workflow
Ricochet advertises unlimited items and publishes recommended hardware setups.
Consignor management
06How complete is the consignor experience?
ConsignEngine
Consignor accounts and payout records included
Profiles, contracts, balances, statements, and payouts stay connected. A new owner-enabled consignor portal adds selected item and history disclosures, initially off. Its CSV covers displayed records and balances, not a complete ledger.
Ricochet
Accounts, payouts, and consignor portal
Ricochet provides a dedicated portal and connected account and payout tools.
Payouts
07How are consignor settlements handled?
ConsignEngine
Prepare and record payouts
Supports external payment references, cheque, cash from an open till, and store credit. Built-in ACH transfer is not currently included.
Ricochet
Dedicated payout workflow
Confirm current payout methods and any provider fees directly with Ricochet.
E-commerce
08Can the store sell inventory online?
ConsignEngine
Focused on in-store operations today
Native Shopify and accounting connections are not currently included. Integrated Square Terminal checkout requires connecting the store’s own Square account and pairing a terminal; automatic consignor updates remain off pending delivery setup and verification.
Ricochet
Ricochet Web available
The current offer advertises the webstore free for the first three months.
Migration & support
09How much guidance is available?
ConsignEngine
One supported active-inventory import included
Map inventory to existing consignors and reconcile counts and value before import. Owners can import opening consignor balances separately; store credit and historical transactions are not supported. See the switching guide for scope.
Ricochet
High-touch trial and established support centre
Ricochet publishes tutorials, hardware setup guidance, scheduled demos, and direct support.
Product direction
10What kind of product relationship should the owner expect?
ConsignEngine
Direct feedback to the product team
ConsignEngine is newer, focused, and actively shaped by day-to-day independent-store work.
Ricochet
More established product and support operation
Consider it when integrations and an established support operation are your priority.
What to weigh
Match the product to your priorities.
Ricochet combines integrated payments, a webstore, mobile tools, and established support. ConsignEngine includes an owner-controlled portal and integrated Square Terminal checkout using the store’s own Square account.
ConsignEngine's case is a focused workflow, competitive price, included core updates, and a product relationship close enough for practical store feedback to matter.
Where ConsignEngine stands out
- Lower published ongoing monthly price
- One core plan with updates included
- Focused, auditable independent-store workflows
- Direct connection to the people building the product
Where Ricochet stands out
- Integrated Ricochet Pay merchant services
- Ricochet Web e-commerce offering
- Consignor portal and broader mobile ecosystem
- One-on-one trial calls, chat support, and hardware guidance
Sources & method
Check the facts before deciding.
Provider sources last checked August 22, 2026. ConsignEngine details updated September 5, 2026. We use public provider pages, separate introductory offers from regular pricing, and avoid treating every feature as equal. Prices and plans change, so confirm the current offer directly with each provider.
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