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Which System is Right for You?

Choosing the right POS and eCommerce will help your retail business operate more efficiently, while supporting your long-term growth.

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Grow your Business with Celerant’s Retail Solutions

Small businesses can start with Cumulus Retail and add on as they grow, with an easy upgrade path to an enterprise system. More advanced retailers leverage Stratus Enterprise to manage all their sales channels with a centralized database in real-time.

For Small Business

For Advanced Retail

Cloud-hosted with on-site options

Dedicated hosting or on-site options

Turnkey, out-of-the-box retail system

Enterprise, custom retail system

Starter package to Stratus Enterprise

Advanced features come standard

Ready-made eCommerce options

Custom advanced eCommerce options

No initial investment

Initial investment varies

Affordable SaaS monthly subscriptions

Purchase or SaaS models available

For Small Business

Cloud-hosted with on-site options

Turnkey, out-of-the-box retail system

Starter package to Stratus Enterprise

Ready-made eCommerce options

No initial investment

Affordable SaaS monthly subscriptions

For Advanced Retail

Dedicated hosting or on-site options

Enterprise, custom retail system

Advanced features come standard

Custom advanced eCommerce options

Initial investment varies

Purchase or SaaS models available

Cumulus Retail vs. Stratus Enterprise: Helping you Choose

Select the retail system that aligns with your business needs and budget. Here are key areas to differentiate between Cumulus Retail and Stratus Enterprise.

Cumulus Retail^®
For Small Business

Stratus Enterprise^®
For Advanced Retail

Advanced Functionality

Certain advanced functions from Stratus Enterprise can be incorporated into Cumulus Retail for an extra cost, though not all are available.

Advanced functionality comes included with Stratus Enterprise, with additional features and automation not available to Cumulus Retail.

Business Volume/Size

Cumulus Retail is well-suited for single-store retailers or those with simpler retail requirements and lower sales volumes, typically under $5 million annually.

While Stratus Enterprise is tailored to multi-store retailers, many single-store merchants with advanced retail needs and/or high sales volume leverage the system.

Software Enhancements

Cumulus Retail is an out-of-the-box system that doesn’t accommodate customizations to the POS or eCommerce software.

Stratus Enterprise is built to be versatile and can be customized to suit the unique needs of each business, both in store and online.

Budget and Timeframe

Retailers needing a cost-effective system with a faster implementation and the ability to add new features as they grow typically go with Cumulus Retail.

Established retailers with sizable teams, budget and extended implementation timelines, driven by multiple locations and intricate retail requirements, often opt for Stratus Enterprise.

Advanced Functionality
Cumulus Retail^®: Certain advanced functions from Stratus Enterprise can be incorporated into Cumulus Retail for an extra cost, though not all are available.
Stratus Enterprise^®: Advanced functionality comes included with Stratus Enterprise, with additional features and automation not available to Cumulus Retail.

Business Volume/Size
Cumulus Retail^®: Cumulus Retail is well-suited for single-store retailers or those with simpler retail requirements and lower sales volumes, typically under $5 million annually.
Stratus Enterprise^®: While Stratus Enterprise is tailored to multi-store retailers, many single-store merchants with advanced retail needs and/or high sales volume leverage the system.

Software Enhancements
Cumulus Retail^®: Cumulus Retail is an out-of-the-box system that doesn’t accommodate customizations to the POS or eCommerce software.
Stratus Enterprise^®: Stratus Enterprise is built to be versatile and can be customized to suit the unique needs of each business, both in store and online.

Budget and Timeframe
Cumulus Retail^®: Retailers needing a cost-effective system with a faster implementation and the ability to add new features as they grow typically go with Cumulus Retail.
Stratus Enterprise^®: Established retailers with sizable teams, budget and extended implementation timelines, driven by multiple locations and intricate retail requirements, often opt for Stratus Enterprise.

Retail Software Assessment

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An affordable retail system in which additional functionality can be added on as needed, with an optional and seamless upgrade path to an advanced system.

Scalable Software

Stratus Enterprise

An advanced system providing tier 1 retail functionality and automation at tier 2 or 3 pricing, empowering SMBs to more effectively compete with big box.

#1 Unified Retail System

Cumulus Retail: Your store and online channels are connected and managed from one system, helping save time and keeping inventory accurate.

Stratus Enterprise: All sales channels natively share a single database, resulting in real-time connectivity and instant visibility across your entire enterprise.

#2 Omnichannel Sales

Cumulus Retail: ‘Ready-made’ eCommerce websites and standard mobile shopping apps help small businesses expand into the online world.

Stratus Enterprise: Custom built eCommerce platforms and mobile apps, with unique designs and custom functionality, capable of handling high sales volume.

#3 Marketplace Integrations

Cumulus Retail: Marketplace integrations designed more for the steady orders of small businesses, with connected inventory.

Stratus Enterprise: Marketplace integrations are built to handle a high volume of orders with real-time inventory, from multiple marketplaces.

#4 Digital Marketing

Cumulus Retail: Smaller retailers without an internal marketing team can enlist the support of a team of digital experts to enhance website ranking, send personalized emails, and more.

Stratus Enterprise: Sophisticated retailers with a demand for comprehensive full-service digital marketing services or an integrated self-service email platform.

#5 Scalable Software

Cumulus Retail: An affordable retail system in which additional functionality can be added on as needed, with an optional and seamless upgrade path to an advanced system.

Stratus Enterprise: An advanced system providing tier 1 retail functionality and automation at tier 2 or 3 pricing, empowering SMBs to more effectively compete with big box.

FAQ: Common Questions about Celerant Retail Solutions

1. What are the biggest differences between Cumulus Retail and Stratus Enterprise?

Cumulus Retail is designed for small business, where Stratus Enterprise is for more advanced retailers who process larger sales volume and have a need for more complex software features and/or modules.

Cumulus Retail can’t be customized, where Stratus Enterprise can be customized for both in store and online solutions.

While Cumulus Retail offers all channels in a connected and central retail system, Stratus Enterprise natively uses a single database with real-time connectivity.

2. How much does Cumulus Retail cost vs. Stratus Enterprise?

Cumulus Retail starts at $125/month for the POS system for 1 store with 1 POS and 5 back office users.

Cumulus Retail eCommerce starts at $250/month per month for the website, including the design, the shopping cart, fulfillment software and 2 back office users.

For retailers who need Cumulus Retail POS system and eCommerce, the combined cost starts at $350/month.

Stratus Enterprise is a more advanced retail system and requires a custom quote. Contact us today to get started!

Learn More: » Celerant’s POS and eCommerce Pricing

3. What type of retailer chooses Cumulus Retail?

If you are a small retail business without the need to design the POS and/or eCommerce software based on your specific needs, with a limited budget and standard retail business needs, then Cumulus Retail can be right for you.

That said, if you are small business who handles very high sales volume, and/or has a need for integrated eCommerce that can also handle high sales volume, you should consider Stratus Enterprise.

If your business handles a high volume of specific functionality in addition to retail sales, such as rentals, repairs, buy/trade, consignment, and more, you may also want to consider Stratus Enterprise. While much of this functionality can be added to Cumulus Retail, at an additional cost, most comes included with Stratus Enterprise.

Learn More: » Differentiators of Cumulus Retail

4. What type of retailer chooses Stratus Enterprise?

If your retail business has a need for more advanced retail functionality, or you handle high volume sales transactions, in your store(s) and/or your website, Stratus Enterprise would be the right system for you.

While multi-store retailers typically opt for Stratus Enterprise, there are also many single store retailers using Stratus Enterprise due to their sales volume, software functionality needs and/or the need to design the software based on their needs.

Retailers looking to modify or change the way the software is designed, and those looking to design a custom eCommerce and/or mobile shopping app, would need to choose Stratus Enterprise.

Retailers with more advanced software needs, such as automated best store fulfillment, custom online product builders, gift registries, customer-based pricing for VIP customers based on logins and more, should opt for Stratus Enterprise.

Learn More: » Differentiators of Stratus Enterprise

5. How easy is it to upgrade to Stratus Enterprise from Cumulus Retail?

One of Cumulus Retail’s key differentiators is its ability to start small with an affordable retail system and seamlessly upgrade to an advanced system when ready.

Upgrading from Cumulus Retail to Stratus Enterprise is easy, since it’s the same software platform. After discussing your upgrade with your Celerant account manager, your system can easily be upgrade to Stratus Enterprise, and many more features and modules will be made available to you.

From there, you would simply have training on the new areas of the software and you can get started with an enterprise retail system.

There is no need to change systems, or have to re-implement or convert your data. Ultimately, it’s the same software and after upgrading, you will have access to additional software features and your monthly SaaS payments will increase accordingly.

Another huge benefit of the Cumulus Retail system is that you can add-on certain features and/or modules from the Stratus Enterprise system to support your growth, while continuing to use Cumulus Retail. You can easily add new sales channels, integrate your email marketing with your Cumulus Retail POS system and eCommerce, and get access to a team of digital marketing specialists to help enhance your digital marketing strategy.

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