SimpleConsign vs. Ricochet: Feature Comparison Guide (2026)

Choosing a consignment POS isn’t like choosing a generic register. You’re not just ringing up sales—you’re tracking who owns what, how long it’s been on the floor, what the split should be, what’s eligible for markdown, what’s owed (and when), and how to keep consignors and staff aligned without constant phone calls.

This SimpleConsign vs. Ricochet guide is built for 2026 buying decisions. It focuses on day-to-day operations that matter most in the local market: inventory intake and tagging, split commissions, payout workflows (including ACH payouts/direct deposit payouts), consignor portal access, reporting dashboards/exportable reports, QuickBooks integration, Shopify integration/ecommerce options, multi-location management, and employee permissions/roles. 

Every specific feature, price, integration, device claim, or add-on is backed by official pages and/or reputable review sources—when a detail depends on plan tiers or isn’t clearly stated, I’ll say so.

Who this Guide is for

This comparison is for:

• Consignment store owners who need accurate split tracking, payout liability clarity, and easy inventory movement.
• Resale operators who mix consignment with outright buy/sell/trade (and want clean reporting by model).
• Vendor mall support environments that need centralized checkout plus vendor self-management.
• Multi-location operators who want shared accounts, shared inventory visibility, and permissions by location.
• Owners deciding between SimpleConsign vs. Ricochet for 2026—especially if ecommerce and faster payouts are on your roadmap.

If your biggest pain points are “we can’t keep payouts straight,” “we’re drowning in intake,” or “consignors keep calling,” you’re in the right place.

Quick Definitions: What a Consignment POS Needs (and why Generic POS Falls Short)

A true consignment POS isn’t defined by a card reader. It’s defined by how well it handles the “messy middle” between intake and payout.

Core consignment requirements you should expect (2026 baseline)

At minimum, a consignment-ready system should support:

• Split commissions that can vary by consignor, category, brand, tier, or promotion window (because 50/50 is rarely universal).
• Payout workflows that don’t just “pay someone,” but track what’s owed, what’s pending, and what’s already paid—including payout history and reconciliation.
• Aging inventory controls, like item expirations/consignment periods and the ability to mark down, donate, return, or archive items as they exit the lifecycle (SimpleConsign lists customizable expiration; Ricochet lists archive/cleanup features).
• Store credit and rewards that can be applied consistently at checkout and reported cleanly afterward (both platforms market rewards/store credit capabilities).
• Inventory intake and tagging with label printing (and ideally barcode support), because speed and accuracy at intake determines everything downstream.
• Consignor portal / consignor login so consignors can self-serve basic questions, view agreements, and sometimes add inventory themselves.
• Exportable reports for accounting, tax time, and performance management (Ricochet and SimpleConsign both position reporting as core).

Pro Tip: When vendors/consignors complain, it’s usually not about your split percentage—it’s about uncertainty. Systems that clearly show status (listed, discounted, sold, pending payout, paid) reduce conflict.

The “hidden” requirement: payout liability tracking

The most operationally important number in consignment isn’t just sales—it’s how much you owe. If your system can’t cleanly separate store revenue from consignor liability, you end up with frantic spreadsheet patches.

SimpleConsign explicitly positions ACH as a way to reduce errors and accounts payable liability (their wording) and supports paying consignors via multiple methods. 

Ricochet positions ACH as automatic payouts to a bank account and also promotes alternative digital payout options through an integration.

At-a-glance: SimpleConsign vs. Ricochet (2026)

Below is a practical “decision table” before we go deep.

Table 1) At-a-glance comparison

Category	SimpleConsign	Ricochet
Best for	Tiered feature needs; stores that want built-in Shopify + QuickBooks on top plan; vendor mall support features listed	Stores that want iPad-friendly operations + consignor empowerment + multiple ecommerce paths
Starting price (software)	Basic plan listed at $159/mo; Standard at $259/mo; Professional at $359/mo	Official pricing page is present but doesn’t show plan prices in the captured text; reputable review sources list starting prices such as $199/mo (verify on demo/quote).
Deployment	Cloud-based positioning; AWS infrastructure listed	Cloud-based positioning; designed for tablets/smartphones; supports PC/Mac/iPad at POS
Ecommerce	Shopify integration available; “Sync Items to Shopify” listed; Shopify integration included only on Professional plan	Multiple ecommerce options: Ricochet Web or Shopify integration
Payouts	Batch payouts + multiple payout methods including ACH/direct deposit, checks, cash, store credit; ACH included from Standard plan	Ricochet ACH + payout options; also promotes Tango integration allowing Venmo/PayPal or gift card choices for consignors
Reporting	End-of-day reports + reporting permissions and export-oriented positioning	Built-in reports + exportable data + dashboard messaging; QuickBooks Online integration positioning

Pro Tip: Treat “starting price” as a minimum software subscription. Your real monthly cost often includes ecommerce connections, printing workflows, payout method fees, payment processing, and training time.

SimpleConsign strengths and limitations (plan tiers, features, integrations, payouts)

SimpleConsign’s biggest defining trait in 2026 is tiered packaging: the core platform is available at entry level, and key scale features (like integrations and certain printing workflows) become plan-dependent.

What SimpleConsign does especially well for consignment operators

1) Strong consignment-specific feature breadth (including vendor mall concepts)

SimpleConsign lists features such as split defaults by account/category, customizable expiration, multi-location support, tag printing, centralized cashier (vendor mall concept), and booth inventory (vendor-managed inventory).

2) Clear, official pricing tiers and what’s included.
As of the official pricing page captured here, SimpleConsign lists:

• Basic: $159/mo (includes reward points system, integrated payment processing, unlimited consignors/inventory, etc.)
• Standard: $259/mo (adds ACH consignor payments, Consignor Access, and more)
• Professional: $359/mo (adds AI item entry, dealer remote item entry, cloud printing, and Shopify & QuickBooks integration)

3) Multiple payout methods + ACH positioning

SimpleConsign’s feature list calls out paying consignors via ACH/direct deposit, checks, cash, or store credit, plus batch payouts.

They also market SimpleACH as enabling ACH setup where consignors enter banking details in their portal (Consignor Access).

4) Officially named integrations that matter most in consignment

SimpleConsign highlights QuickBooks Online and Shopify integrations and positions syncing payouts/inventory to reduce dual entry.

Where SimpleConsign can be limiting (and how to plan around it)

Plan-dependency is real.

• The pricing page states Shopify & QuickBooks integration are included in Professional, and lists QuickBooks as an add-on cost on lower tiers (with dollar amounts).
• Shopify is described as only available in the professional plan on the pricing page.

Add-ons affect workflow cost, not just budget

For example, “Consignor Access Label Printing” is shown as $125/mo and only available in the Professional plan (as captured). If you rely on consignors printing their own tags (common in vendor mall support), this is not a minor checkbox—it changes staffing and intake labor.

Pro Tip: When a feature is plan-gated, treat it as an operations design decision. If consignors can self-enter and self-tag, your intake process changes dramatically—but only if the plan supports it.

Ricochet strengths and limitations (pricing model, dashboards, integrations, payouts/ACH, ecommerce options)

Ricochet positioned itself in 2026 around agility: multi-device POS, consignor empowerment, and multiple ecommerce paths (native web + Shopify integration).

What Ricochet does especially well for resale and consignment

1) Multi-device-first POS positioning (including iPad)

Ricochet’s POS page explicitly lists device compatibility for point of sale as PC, Mac, iPad and says it was designed with tablets/smartphones in mind. For stores that want mobile checkout, line-busting, or counter-free selling, this matters.

2) Consignor portal / consignor login + “Go” app empowerment

Ricochet’s consignor login page says consignors/vendors can:

• log in from any browser
• receive notifications
• view agreements
• add and adjust inventory

It also states that Ricochet Go™ lets them add inventory, manage finances, and print tags.

3) Inventory architecture: variants + label printing + archiving

The inventory page highlights:

• product variants for consigned and retail items
• integrated label printing (including printing from iPad)
• archiving to clean up clutter

4) Payout options beyond ACH (where it fits)

Ricochet promotes Ricochet ACH for bank payouts. It also promotes a Tango integration enabling consignors to choose Venmo/PayPal or gift card options (useful if your consignor base prefers those rails).

5) Ecommerce flexibility: Ricochet Web or Shopify

Ricochet’s ecommerce page states stores can choose Ricochet Web or integrate Shopify, describing use cases for each.

Where Ricochet can be limiting (or at least requires validation)

Official pricing clarity:

Ricochet has an official pricing page, but the captured text here does not include plan pricing details. Reputable review sources list starting prices (for example, Capterra lists a starting price figure and indicates flat rate/month).

Because pricing can change and may vary by package/add-ons, you should confirm the exact subscription and any ecommerce/payout-related fees during a demo.

Feature depth depends on configuration and store model

Ricochet markets multiple store types (retail/consignment/resale/vendor-based), so confirm how your specific model (vendor mall vs curated resale vs hybrid) is configured—especially around payouts, tagging permissions, and ecommerce catalog rules.

Pro Tip: Ask Ricochet to walk you through a full lifecycle on a real item: intake → tag print → markdown → sale → split calc → payout queued → payout issued → exported to accounting. Don’t stop at “yes, we do that.”

Feature-by-feature matrix (what’s included vs what to verify)

This section is the heart of any SimpleConsign vs Ricochet POS comparison: what you actually get for daily operations.

Table 2) Feature-by-feature matrix (2026)

Feature area	SimpleConsign	Ricochet
POS checkout	Multiple payment methods, split payments, gift cards, receipts, sale parking, till reconciliation listed	Customizable discounts, email receipts, layaway, multiple payment methods, loyalty tracking listed
Inventory intake & lifecycle	Advanced search, bulk updates/returns, customizable expiration, barcode printing, bulk printing listed	Variants, integrated label printing, product states, archive/cleanup listed
Consignor portal / login	Consignor Access portal listed; store-branded; permission controlled	Consignor login dashboard; notifications; agreements; add/adjust inventory; Ricochet Go app
Payouts	Batch payouts + ACH/direct deposit + checks/cash/store credit listed; Standard includes ACH and Consignor Access	Ricochet ACH; payout history messaging in accounts; Tango payout options (Venmo/PayPal/gift cards)
Reporting	End-of-day reports + reporting permissions listed	Built-in reports + exportable data + dashboard positioning
Ecommerce	“Sync Items to Shopify” listed; Shopify integration only in Professional plan	Ricochet Web + Shopify integration options
Integrations	QuickBooks Online + Shopify + other integrations referenced; QBO overview exists in help center	Integrations page lists Google Analytics, ShipStation, LegitGrails, Tango, social verification
Permissions & roles	Restrict permissions, reporting permissions, store/mall controlled permissions listed	Employee access levels described (managers to cashiers)
Multi-location	Multi-location support + track/move inventory across locations listed	Not explicitly detailed in the captured official excerpts; confirm during demo if multi-location management is required

POS checkout deep-dive: discounts, receipts, loyalty/rewards, and day-end control

Checkout is where you feel speed, training friction, and policy enforcement. It’s also where margin leakage happens if staff can discount too easily or refunds aren’t controlled.

SimpleConsign checkout strengths (and what to validate)

SimpleConsign’s feature list includes:

• Accept multiple payment methods
• Split payments (multiple payment types in one transaction)
• Integrated gift cards
• Print and email customizable receipts
• Till reconciliation for end-of-day closeouts
• Sale parking (hold and recall sales)
• Reward points system and store credit

That’s a strong list for busy counters. The practical question becomes: can you restrict who can discount, who can override taxes, and who can issue store credit adjustments? SimpleConsign lists restrict permissions and system visibility permissions.

However, “how granular” those permissions are (per action vs per module) should be confirmed in your demo.

Pro Tip: In your demo, ask them to create two staff roles—cashier and manager—and show exactly which buttons disappear for the cashier during a refund and discount scenario.

Ricochet checkout strengths (and what to validate)

Ricochet’s POS page calls out:

• Customizable discounts
• Customer loyalty tracking
• Email receipts
• Multiple payment methods plus payment types listed (cash, credit cards, gift cards, checks, consignor credit, customer rewards)
• Layaway

That last group—consignor credit and rewards at tender—can be a differentiator if your store uses credits heavily (returns, incentives, trade programs). The key validation is how credits behave in reporting: are they treated as liability, discount, or payment type? The official page doesn’t specify, so treat this as a must-ask question.

Inventory intake, variants, label printing, search, and item lifecycle

Inventory is where consignment stores either win or lose. A “fine” POS becomes a nightmare if intake is slow, tags are inconsistent, and staff can’t locate items quickly.

SimpleConsign: intake + tagging workflows

SimpleConsign’s feature list includes:

• Split defaults by account/category (helps standardize intake)
• Quick and advanced search
• Bulk process updates and returns
• Automatic barcode printing and bulk printing
• Customizable expiration (key for consignment periods)
• Multi-location support and tracking inventory across locations

If your intake is staff-driven, these features support speed and standardization.

If your intake is vendor-driven, you should pay special attention to the pricing page’s add-on: Consignor Access Label Printing ($125/mo, only available in Professional). That can determine whether vendors can fully self-manage tagging, which directly impacts labor.

Pro Tip: Decide your “tag authority.” Who is allowed to print final tags: staff only, vendors only, or both? Your POS choice should match that policy.

Ricochet: variants + label printing + archiving

Ricochet’s inventory page is explicit about:

• Product variants for consigned and retail items
• Integrated label printing, including printing/replacing labels “straight from an iPad”
• Inventory search/filtering and “product states”
• Archive & clean up clutter for items you no longer carry

If your store carries categories with variants (sizes, colors, editions, conditions), variants can reduce duplicate items and report confusion. The main validation question: how variants affect consignor splits (per variant vs per parent product). The page doesn’t detail split mechanics there, so verify.

Consignor experience: portal/app, notifications, self-entry, agreements

Consignor self-service is not a “nice to have” anymore. It’s how you scale without growing your phone calls.

SimpleConsign: Consignor Access and permission control

SimpleConsign describes Consignor Access as its consignor, vendor, and dealer portal and notes:

• stores can customize branding (logos)
• the shop owner controls permissions/visibility for Consignor Access
• Consignor Access enables consignors to manage inventory remotely (as stated on the features page)

On the pricing page, Consignor Access is included starting in the Standard plan.
If your store’s growth depends on consignors entering items ahead of drop-off, your minimum tier may effectively be Standard (or above).

SimpleConsign also references dealer remote entries as included in Professional.
If you have high-value dealers who want remote entry workflows, confirm whether that’s separate from general Consignor Access capabilities.

Ricochet: consignor login + Ricochet Go app

Ricochet’s consignor login page is unusually direct about the consignor-facing experience:

• view items
• see pending payouts
• view transaction history
• manage their own inventory

It also explicitly lists notifications and agreements.

And Ricochet Go is positioned as letting consignors/vendors add inventory, manage finances, and print their own tags.

If you’re running a vendor-based store, this is one of the clearest Ricochet differentiators in the official messaging.

Pro Tip: Ask both vendors to show the consignor view live: “Where does a consignor see which items were discounted and when?” That question reveals how transparent the system is (and how many disputes you’ll get).

Payout workflows: checks vs ACH vs store credit, payout history, reconciliation

Payouts are where trust lives. Even if your splits are correct, confusion around payout timing and payout history can damage consignor relationships fast.

SimpleConsign payouts (ACH + multi-method + batch)

SimpleConsign lists:

• Batch payouts and that consignors/vendors/dealers receive payouts via Direct Deposit/ACH
• A “Pay Consignors” feature that supports ACH/direct deposit, checks, cash, or store credit
• “Set payment structure” with tier/flat/custom schedules

On the official pricing page, ACH consignor payments are included starting with the Standard plan. And SimpleACH is described as a portal-based banking setup where consignors enter bank details via Consignor Access.

That’s a clean operational story: portal → bank details → batch payouts → liability reduction language.

Ricochet payouts (ACH + digital payout choices via Tango)

Ricochet promotes:

• Ricochet ACH to send payout funds to a bank account
• A payouts page describing digital payouts and a Tango integration offering Venmo/PayPal or gift card options

That can matter if you want to modernize payouts beyond checks and reduce in-store payout pickups. However, payout method availability may involve separate services and terms—so confirm any fees, timing, and how reversals/disputes are handled.

Pro Tip: Ask: “If a payout is issued and an item is later returned, how does the system correct the balance?” That scenario tests whether payouts are truly reconciled or just exported.

Reporting and analytics: dashboards, exports, splits, margins, cash management

Reporting is where you decide what to buy, what to discount, and what to stop accepting. It’s also where you prove accuracy when a consignor questions a payout.

Table 3) Reporting & analytics comparison (what’s stated vs what to validate)

Reporting need	SimpleConsign	Ricochet
Dashboards / insights	“Store Insights” is included in Professional; also offered as add-on on lower tiers	Reports page positions customized dashboard + exportable data (wording is high-level)
End-of-day close	End-of-day reports + till reconciliation listed	Not specified on official reports excerpt; validate during demo
Sales-by-consignor	Consignment reporting implied through payout + split features; confirm exact “sales-by-consignor” report names in demo	Reports position margins with various splits; confirm dedicated consignor performance reports in demo
Margin / split analysis	Split defaults + payout + end-of-day reporting features listed	Reports page explicitly mentions understanding profit margin with various splits
Exportable reports	Reporting permissions and operational reporting listed; exports not explicitly detailed in excerpt—verify export formats	Reports page explicitly mentions exportable data
Cash management	Till reconciliation listed	Not explicitly detailed in excerpt—validate cash drawer controls during demo

How to evaluate reporting in a demo (what to ask for)

Instead of asking “do you have good reports,” ask them to produce these on the spot:

1. “Show me sales by consignor for last week.”
2. “Show me payout liability today.”
3. “Show me markdown performance by category.”
4. “Export the report to a CSV and show the column structure.”
5. “Show me an audit of a transaction adjustment (discount/refund/store credit).”

SimpleConsign highlights reporting permissions and end-of-day reporting, which are useful for controlled operations. Ricochet emphasizes exportable data and dashboard/report development.

Ecommerce: Shopify integration vs native webstore paths

Ecommerce can mean two very different things:

1. “We want items online quickly.”
2. “We want a fully managed omnichannel flow: online orders, shipping, refunds, and consistent inventory.”

SimpleConsign ecommerce options (Shopify-centric)

SimpleConsign lists “Sync Items to Shopify” as a feature and positions Shopify integration as streamlining ecommerce.
But on the official pricing page, Shopify integration is stated as only available in the Professional plan (and bundled with QuickBooks there).

So the SimpleConsign ecommerce question is straightforward:

• If Shopify is essential, are you comfortable committing to Professional pricing in exchange for that integration being included?

Ricochet ecommerce options (two-lane approach)

Ricochet explicitly offers two lanes:

• Ricochet Web (manage ecommerce in one platform)
• Shopify integration for stores that already use Shopify or want templates and simplified setup

Notably, Ricochet Web is positioned as allowing customers to use store credit/consignor credit/rewards points online (as stated on the ecommerce page). If online credit use is central to your local customer retention strategy, that’s worth a close look.

Pro Tip: Ask both systems: “When an online item sells, what happens to the consignor balance and the on-floor quantity?” If the answer involves manual steps, ecommerce will create back-office drag.

Accounting: QuickBooks Online sync and what data can be sent

Accounting integrations are only valuable if they reduce manual work without creating reconciliation surprises.

SimpleConsign + QuickBooks Online

SimpleConsign highlights “QuickBooks Integration” as tracking consignor payouts automatically. A SimpleConsign help center article describes the QuickBooks Online integration as syncing consignor check payouts to streamline bookkeeping.

On pricing, QuickBooks Online integration is:

• included in Professional
• priced as an add-on on lower tiers (with listed monthly amounts)

So your checklist is:

• Confirm whether the integration sends daily sales, payouts, or both (and whether it’s per tender type).
• Confirm whether it supports ACH payout entries and how those map (the help article wording emphasizes check payouts).

Ricochet + QuickBooks Online

Ricochet’s reports page explicitly calls out sending payout and daily sales data to QuickBooks Online. This is a strong statement—during the demo, ask them to show the mapping: which accounts, which classes/locations, and what happens on refunds.

Pro Tip: Ask for a sample export or sample journal entries. Accounting is where “we integrate” often turns into “we export a CSV.” Exports can be fine—just don’t confuse the two.

Staff roles/permissions + audit trail expectations

Consignment stores often rely on part-time staff. Permissions aren’t about distrust—they’re about consistent policy.

SimpleConsign permissions and controlled access

SimpleConsign lists:

• Restrict permissions by user type or locations
• Reporting permissions to control report access (with vendor/mall contexts)
• “System visibility permissions” where the primary user controls permissions in SimpleConsign and Consignor Access

That combination is promising for multi-role teams and vendor mall support environments. What’s not explicitly stated in the captured text is an “audit trail” label—so if you need a full log of overrides/voids, confirm the audit capabilities during demo.

Ricochet employee access levels

Ricochet’s accounts page states you can customize access levels for employees “from managers to cashiers,” giving them access to what you want them to see.
That’s a good baseline, but it’s not a full permission matrix description—so if you need action-level controls (discount limits, refund approvals, payout issuance approvals), validate.

Pro Tip: Ask both platforms to demonstrate a cashier attempting (and failing) to issue a payout or apply a discount beyond policy. The demo should show enforcement, not just settings pages.

Reliability considerations: cloud access, mobile workflows, offline expectations

Reliability isn’t just uptime. It’s: “Can we operate during a busy Saturday when Wi-Fi is flaky?”

SimpleConsign reliability signals

SimpleConsign lists “Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure” and “data backups and failover” features for reliability. That indicates a cloud-first architecture with explicit redundancy messaging.

What’s not explicitly spelled out in the captured text is an “offline mode.” If offline selling is critical for your location, ask directly:

• Can the register ring sales without the internet?
• If yes, how are splits and payouts reconciled after reconnecting?

Ricochet reliability signals

Ricochet emphasizes device agility and being designed for tablets/smartphones, and supports POS operation across PC/Mac/iPad. But “offline expectations” are not described in the captured excerpts—so treat offline capability as unknown until confirmed.

Total cost considerations (subscription, add-ons, integrations, payout services)

Sticker price is never the whole story in consignment software. The right way to think about cost is: subscription + feature add-ons + workflow costs + services fees.

Table 4) Total cost considerations (what’s known vs what to ask)

Cost area	SimpleConsign	Ricochet
Subscription	$159/$259/$359 per month tiers listed	Review sites list starting monthly prices; official pricing page captured here doesn’t show plan prices—confirm current rate
Ecommerce	Shopify integration only in Professional plan	Ricochet Web or Shopify integration paths; confirm pricing for each route
Accounting integration	QBO included in Professional; add-on costs listed for lower tiers	QBO integration positioned strongly; confirm if included or add-on per package
Printing workflow	Cloud printing included in Professional; “Consignor Access Label Printing” $125/mo only in Professional	Integrated label printing described; confirm hardware/printer requirements and any add-on costs
Payout services	ACH included from Standard; confirm if ACH has per-transfer fees (not stated in captured text)	Ricochet ACH + Tango payout options; confirm service fees/timing/terms
Training/onboarding	SimpleConsign lists free training & onboarding	Many review sources mention support options; confirm onboarding scope in demo

Pro Tip: Build a “real monthly cost” sheet with three columns: (1) must-have features, (2) nice-to-have features, (3) future roadmap. Then map each to plan tiers/add-ons.

Which should you choose? A decision framework

Here’s a grounded way to pick the right system without getting hypnotized by demos.

1. Do you need Shopify integration on day one, or is it a later roadmap? (SimpleConsign gates Shopify to Professional; Ricochet offers Shopify or Ricochet Web paths.)
2. Do you want consignors to add inventory themselves and print their own tags? (Both promote this, but SimpleConsign’s consignor label printing is an add-on and plan-specific.)
3. Is ACH payouts/direct deposit payouts a requirement? If yes, what’s your preferred workflow (batch, automated schedules, payout approvals)?
4. Do you need alternative payout rails (Venmo/PayPal style options via a service)? Ricochet promotes this via Tango integration.
5. Do you run a vendor mall model with centralized checkout and vendor-managed inventory? (SimpleConsign lists centralized cashiers, booth inventory, and tag printing at home.)
6. Do you need multi-location management today? SimpleConsign explicitly lists multi-location support and tracking inventory across locations; validate Ricochet if required.
7. Are variants (size/color/condition) central to your inventory? Ricochet calls out variants explicitly.
8. How important is device flexibility (iPad vs desktop)? Ricochet explicitly supports PC/Mac/iPad at POS.
9. Do you need strong end-of-day cash control (till reconciliation, closeouts) as a formal process? SimpleConsign lists till reconciliation.
10. How deep must your permissions go—by action, by location, by report, by portal access? Both discuss permissions; SimpleConsign lists reporting permissions and restrict permissions by user/location.
11. What reporting questions must you answer weekly (sell-through, margin by split, payout liability, category performance), and can the system export them cleanly? Ricochet highlights exportable data; SimpleConsign highlights end-of-day and reporting permissions.
12. If you switch systems later, can you export everything you need (inventory, accounts, payout history, transaction history) in a usable format? Ask both vendors to show export screens.

Scenario walkthroughs (3 common store types)

Scenario 1: Vendor mall support with many semi-independent sellers

You have dozens (or hundreds) of vendors. Your priorities are: vendor self-entry, tag printing, centralized cashier, rent/fees, and controlled reporting access.

• SimpleConsign fit: It explicitly lists centralized cashier, booth inventory, tag printing (mall/store/home), and reporting permissions designed to protect vendor data access. The caution is that vendor self-tag workflows may depend on Consignor Access label printing add-on and Professional plan availability.
• Ricochet fit: Ricochet emphasizes vendor/consignor empowerment through Ricochet Go for inventory and tag printing, plus browser login. Confirm how centralized cashier workflows work for vendor-based operations and how rent/fees are modeled (not detailed in the captured excerpts).

Best pick when: If your mall needs structured permissions and mall-style controls, SimpleConsign’s explicit vendor mall feature language is strong. If your mall prioritizes mobile-first vendor empowerment and iPad workflows, Ricochet deserves a close demo.

Scenario 2: Upscale resale with authentication needs and fast intake

You handle higher-ticket items. Your priorities are: accurate item data, fast intake, condition/variant handling, and credibility workflows.

• Ricochet fit: Ricochet lists an integration with LegitGrails for authentication, which may matter for high-end categories. It also highlights variants and fast inventory search/states, plus label printing from iPad.
• SimpleConsign fit: SimpleConsign includes AI Item Entry in Professional and positions photo-based entry tooling (Store Insights/Photo App listed on pricing) which can speed intake.

Best pick when: If authentication integrations and iPad label workflows are central, Ricochet is compelling. If intake speed via AI-assisted entry and tight Shopify+QuickBooks bundling is more important, SimpleConsign Professional may align better.

Scenario 3: Multi-location growth with ecommerce-first priorities

You’re expanding to a second location and want shared inventory visibility, unified reporting, and ecommerce that doesn’t break your payout logic.

• SimpleConsign fit: Multi-location support and tracking/moving inventory across locations is explicitly listed, as are permission controls by location. Shopify sync is listed, but Shopify integration is Professional-only, so ecommerce-first likely means budgeting for that tier.
• Ricochet fit: Ricochet’s ecommerce story is flexible (Ricochet Web or Shopify), and it supports multiple devices at POS. But because multi-location management details aren’t explicit in the captured excerpts, you must validate location controls, inventory transfers, and consolidated reporting during the demo.

Best pick when: If multi-location is non-negotiable right now and you want clear official confirmation, SimpleConsign has the more explicit published signals. If ecommerce flexibility is the main driver, Ricochet’s two-lane ecommerce deserves strong consideration—with multi-location validation as the gating step.

Implementation checklist (migration, tagging, payout policies, training, report cadence)

A successful switch isn’t “turning on software.” It’s aligning your store policies with system structure.

Step 1: Data migration and cleanup (before you import)

• Export your existing inventory, consignor/vendor accounts, customer list, and transaction history from your current system.
• Standardize category naming, condition grading, brand naming, and SKU conventions.
• Decide whether you will import inactive/archived items or start clean (Ricochet explicitly promotes archiving; SimpleConsign mentions read-only access to archived historical data).

Pro Tip: Your “category tree” is more important than your item list. Categories drive splits, expirations, taxes, and reporting.

Step 2: SKU/tag conventions and label printing rules

• Define what must be on a label: SKU, price, category, consignor code, expiration date, barcode.
• Decide where printing happens: staff-only, remote vendor printing, or hybrid. (SimpleConsign explicitly mentions tag printing in the mall/store/home and has a plan-specific consignor label printing add-on; Ricochet promotes consignor tag printing via Go.)

Step 3: Payout policy setup

• Decide payout cadence (weekly, biweekly, monthly) and payout thresholds.
• Decide payout methods: check, store credit, ACH/direct deposit (both platforms promote ACH).
• Define how returns affect payouts (hold periods, negative balances, clawbacks).

Step 4: Staff roles and training

• Create roles: cashier, intake specialist, manager, owner.
• Test permission enforcement (SimpleConsign lists restrict permissions and reporting permissions; Ricochet describes employee access levels).
• Train staff on 5 scenarios: intake, checkout, exchange/return, markdown, payout.

Step 5: Reporting cadence (weekly operational rhythm)

Set a weekly “owner dashboard” routine:

• sales by category
• sell-through rate (if available via insights)
• payout liability snapshot
• aging inventory list (approaching expiration)
• cash reconciliation review (SimpleConsign lists till reconciliation and end-of-day).

Best choice by store type (quick recommendations)

Table 5) Best choice by store type (2026)

Store type	Best-fit lean	Why
Small boutique (single location)	Tie (depends on workflow)	Choose based on staff training comfort, payout method preference, and ecommerce timeline
High-volume intake & fast tagging	Ricochet (lean)	Variants + integrated label printing + iPad-friendly workflows are emphasized
Vendor mall support	SimpleConsign (lean)	Centralized cashier + booth inventory + reporting permissions + tag printing contexts
Multi-location management	SimpleConsign (lean unless Ricochet confirms)	Multi-location support and cross-location tracking explicitly listed
Ecommerce-first	Ricochet (lean) or SimpleConsign Professional	Ricochet offers Ricochet Web + Shopify lanes; SimpleConsign requires Professional for Shopify

FAQ

Q1) Which is better: SimpleConsign or Ricochet?

Answer: Neither is universally “better.” SimpleConsign tends to shine when you want clearly tiered packaging with published pricing and vendor mall-style controls (centralized cashier, reporting permissions, multi-location language).

Ricochet tends to shine when you want iPad-forward workflows, strong consignor empowerment via login/app, and multiple ecommerce options (Ricochet Web or Shopify).

Q2) Do both support consignor payouts via ACH?

Answer: Yes, both promote ACH payouts. SimpleConsign lists batch payouts via direct deposit/ACH and includes ACH starting in the Standard plan. Ricochet promotes Ricochet ACH for automatic payouts to bank accounts.

Q3) Can I integrate Shopify with each platform?

Answer: SimpleConsign supports Shopify syncing and states Shopify integration is available only in the Professional plan. Ricochet explicitly offers a Shopify integration path alongside Ricochet Web.

Q4) Which has better reporting for consignor splits and margins?

Answer: Ricochet’s reports page explicitly talks about understanding profit margin with various splits and mentions exportable data. SimpleConsign lists end-of-day reports and reporting permissions, plus split defaults by account/category that support accurate reporting.

“Better” depends on which specific reports you need—ask each vendor to generate your top 5 reports live.

Q5) What’s the real monthly cost after add-ons?

Answer: For SimpleConsign, the base subscription is published ($159/$259/$359), and add-ons like certain integrations and consignor label printing may apply depending on tier.

For Ricochet, confirm subscription and service costs in demo because the captured pricing page text doesn’t list plan amounts here, while review sources list starting prices that may vary by package.

Q6) Which is easier for staff training?

Answer: SimpleConsign explicitly includes free training & onboarding in its published pricing messaging. Ricochet’s support/training is frequently referenced on reputable review sources (support options and user feedback vary), but onboarding scope should be confirmed.

Q7) Can vendors/consignors add their own inventory?

Answer: SimpleConsign’s features describe Consignor Access enabling remote inventory management (permissions controlled by the owner). Ricochet explicitly states consignors can add and adjust inventory via login and promotes Ricochet Go for inventory entry.

Q8) Do both support label printing?

Answer: Yes. SimpleConsign lists barcode printing/bulk printing and tag printing; it also describes consignor label printing as a plan-specific add-on. Ricochet describes integrated label printing and printing from iPad.

Q9) Do both support store credit and rewards?

Answer: SimpleConsign lists store credit and a reward points system. Ricochet lists customer rewards and consignor credit as payment options and mentions rewards/store credit usage in ecommerce context for Ricochet Web.

Q10) Which supports iPad checkout?

Answer: Ricochet explicitly supports iPad at POS and positions tablet/smartphone agility as a design goal. SimpleConsign’s captured excerpts here don’t explicitly list iPad hardware compatibility—confirm device requirements with SimpleConsign directly if iPad-only is a hard requirement.

Q11) Can I run multi-location management in both?

Answer: SimpleConsign explicitly lists multi-location support and inventory tracking across locations. Ricochet’s captured official excerpts here do not explicitly confirm multi-location features—ask during demo if you need centralized multi-store controls.

Q12) What if I want to switch systems later?

Answer: In both cases, your future flexibility depends on whether you can export:

• inventory + item history
• account/consignor data
• payout history
• sales history
• ecommerce mappings

Ricochet highlights exportable data in reporting; SimpleConsign emphasizes structured reporting and integrations. Ask each vendor for a sample export and a migration checklist before signing.

Conclusion

If you’re choosing between SimpleConsign vs. Ricochet in 2026, here’s the most evidence-based way to summarize the fit:

• Choose SimpleConsign if you want clearly published tier pricing, and your operations depend on structured consignment features like split defaults, multi-location support, vendor mall-style controls (centralized cashier, reporting permissions), and you’re comfortable aligning your ecommerce/accounting needs with the Professional tier when necessary.
• Choose Ricochet if you want iPad-forward agility, strong consignor self-service (login + Go app) with inventory entry and tag printing, integrated label printing from iPad, and the flexibility of choosing between Ricochet Web or Shopify integration for ecommerce.

Neither decision is “set it and forget it.” The right pick is the one that best matches your intake workflow, payout promises, and ecommerce strategy—without forcing you into manual reconciliation.