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A PRACTICAL SWITCHING GUIDE

Considering a CellStore alternative?

A store that repairs phones and sells used devices needs more than a generic checkout. The useful comparison is whether staff can track the exact device, its cost, its repair history and its final sale.

14-day Growth trial · No card required · Reviewed

Start with the scope of each product.

CellStore presents a POS platform for mobile-device repair, electronics retail, wholesale and buy-sell-trade businesses. Read CellStore’s official page.

RepairHQ supports repair records, inventory and checkout. Test the specific resale or wholesale workflow you need, including serialized stock and return handling. Compare the whole operating cost instead of assuming either product is cheaper for every shop.

Published by RepairHQ. CellStore is a separate business; this is not an independent review or a claim of affiliation. Competitor offerings can change after the review date.

Three things to prove in your trial

Use sample data and your own test contacts. These are evaluation exercises, not measured customer outcomes.

CHECK 1

Keep similar devices distinct

Use two sample devices of the same model with different serial or IMEI identifiers. Follow each from its stock record to its invoice.

What to check: Staff should be able to identify the exact device sold and the stock remaining. Verify identifier handling with your actual workflow.

CHECK 2

Combine a repair with an accessory sale

Prepare a sample repair charge and an accessory invoice, then review stock movement, tax and receipts.

What to check: Check that service charges and stocked products are recorded correctly and that a cash record is distinct from a provider card charge.

CHECK 3

Budget for your actual staffing

Count stores and active staff, including occasional counter employees. Add the services and hardware required at every register.

What to check: RepairHQ plans include specific store and staff limits. Compare those with the current CellStore offer rather than comparing headline prices alone.

Know the RepairHQ subscription scope.

Starter

US$49/month per business

1 location · 5 active staff

Growth

US$99/month per business

3 locations · 15 active staff

Scale

US$199/month per business

10 locations · 50 active staff

Every new trial starts with 14 days of Growth. Payment processing, hardware, provider services and enabled add-ons can have separate charges. Confirm current terms and your required features before subscribing.

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Plan the migration before the switch.

  1. Separate item catalog definitions from serialized devices and quantities on hand.
  2. Retain device costs, purchase history, warranty references and return records where available.
  3. Reconcile opening stock and outstanding balances with a sample. This page does not promise an automated CellStore migration.

Is RepairHQ always less expensive than CellStore?

No blanket savings claim is made. Compare current subscription terms, location and staff limits, required services, hardware and processing charges for your specific operation.

Country, currency and payments need a separate fit check.

The current workspace is in English with USD shop accounting. Eligible local-currency subscription payments do not change the currency of your shop’s invoices or reports. Payment processors, terminals and messaging have their own availability and setup requirements.

Check international availability · Review hardware requirements

Make your decision with evidence.

Use the software evaluation scorecard and build a full-cost budget for your actual stores and staff.

Follow the workflow in RepairHQ.

Intake and repair tickets · Parts and purchasing · Checkout and payments · Locations and reporting

Read the setup guide or explore the illustrative demo, then test the parts that matter most to your shop.

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