ConsignEngine may fit if
An independent store that wants the core intake-to-payout workflow, a predictable price, and a direct line into a product that is still evolving quickly.
ConsignEngine buyer guide · Provider sources checked August 22, 2026
ConsignEngine or SimpleConsign?
Both products cover the daily consignment-store loop. The practical choice is whether you want a newer, focused system with a lower regular price or a broader, established platform with deeper integrations.
The short answer
Compare a focused, actively developed core plan with a mature platform offering integrated payments, ACH payouts, and broader integrations.
Choose by fit
Who should choose each product?
SimpleConsign may fit if
A store that needs integrated payments, automated ACH, Shopify or QuickBooks connections, vendor-mall depth, or the scale of an established provider today.
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.
SimpleConsign
$159–$359 USD standard monthly tiers
A current launch offer advertises Professional at $99 USD monthly for six months or until $50,000 in tracked sales, whichever comes first.
Trial
02Can the store test the system first?
ConsignEngine
14 days, no card required
The trial does not silently convert into a paid subscription.
SimpleConsign
15 days, no card required
SimpleConsign advertises a free trial and guided demo options.
Plan structure
03Are core features split across tiers?
ConsignEngine
One maintained core plan
Core workflows and optional store settings are included. Monthly and annual billing are available.
SimpleConsign
Basic, Standard, and Professional tiers
Advanced integrations, ACH payouts, and other capabilities vary by tier.
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.
SimpleConsign
Consignment POS with integrated payments
SimpleConsign advertises integrated processing, split payments, discounts, returns, and store-credit workflows.
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.
SimpleConsign
Mature inventory and cloud-printing workflow
Includes inventory management, label printing, pricing tools, and merchandising controls.
Consignor management
06How complete is the consignor record?
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.
SimpleConsign
Consignor management and self-service access
Advertises account management, consignor access, communications, and vendor tools.
Payouts
07Can the software send money to consignors?
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.
SimpleConsign
Batch direct-deposit / ACH payouts available
Automated payout capability is advertised in the Professional plan.
Integrations
08Does it connect to other business systems?
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.
SimpleConsign
Broader integration catalogue
SimpleConsign advertises Shopify and QuickBooks connections on Professional, plus integrated payments.
Migration
09What help is available when switching?
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.
SimpleConsign
Free migration advertised
Confirm the exact source-system scope and cleanup included with SimpleConsign.
Product direction
10What kind of product relationship should the owner expect?
ConsignEngine
Newer product with direct, rapid iteration
Shared core releases are included, and store feedback can reach the people building the product directly.
SimpleConsign
Established platform with a larger installed base
A stronger fit when proven breadth and an established education and support ecosystem matter most.
What to weigh
Match the product to your priorities.
SimpleConsign is more developed in integrations, automated payouts, and vendor-mall tooling. ConsignEngine is intentionally narrower today and competes on focus, price clarity, and responsiveness to real store operations.
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 regular starting price
- One core plan instead of feature tiers
- Core product updates included
- Built and tested around a working independent store
Where SimpleConsign stands out
- Integrated card processing and batch ACH payouts
- Shopify and QuickBooks integrations on higher tiers
- Vendor-mall tools and a larger established ecosystem
- Broader training and customer-success resources
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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SimpleConsign and its product names are trademarks of their respective owner. Country Consignment Inc., doing business as ConsignEngine, is not affiliated with or endorsed by the compared provider.
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