Cirquly is a Netherlands-based software platform built specifically for consignment retail — stores that sell items on behalf of third-party consignors ("inbrengers") such as second-hand/resale shops, shop-in-shop or "rent a rack" concepts, pop-up shops with multiple brands, and concept stores. The platform combines a point-of-sale system with consignor management, inventory tracking, and automated payouts. Consignors are set up individually with their own items, running balance, and notification preferences, and can track their stock and request payouts themselves through the "My Cirquly" self-service portal. The POS module supports barcode/label scanning, gift cards, discounts, and one-click checkout against a consignor's accumulated balance. Cirquly also handles Dutch VAT compliance for mixed consignment and first-hand (VAT) inventory, offers an add-on for horeca (food/beverage) items, and provides reporting on sales, inventory duration, and consignor earnings. Shopify and WooCommerce integrations let stores sync inventory and sales between their physical shop and webshop. Cirquly is based in Amsterdam and markets primarily to the Dutch retail market, with a 14-day free trial on its entry-level plans.
Key Features
Consignor management — Create consignor profiles, track per-consignor items and balances, and automate consignor notifications and payouts.
My Cirquly self-service portal — Lets consignors check their own stock, balance, and request payouts without extra admin work for the store.
Point of sale — Barcode/label scanning, gift cards, discounts, and checkout against a consignor's accumulated balance.
Inventory management — Custom label printing, automated consignment balance rules, VAT-article categorization, and configurable return/unsold-item handling.
Dutch VAT compliance & reporting — Automated VAT handling and reporting for mixed consignment and first-hand inventory, plus sales and consignor-earnings dashboards.
Shopify/WooCommerce sync — Paid add-on that syncs inventory and sales between a store's physical POS and its Shopify or WooCommerce webshop.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Purpose-built for consignment retail: automates consignor balances, payouts, and communication rather than adapting a generic POS
Handles Dutch VAT compliance automatically for stores mixing consignment and first-hand (VAT) inventory
"My Cirquly" self-service portal gives consignors visibility into their own stock and balance, reducing manual admin
14-day free trial available on the Start and Groei plans before committing
Cons
Site and product marketing are Dutch-language only, which may limit fit outside the Dutch/European market
The multi-location "Expert" plan requires a minimum of 2 locations, so smaller single-location, higher-complexity needs aren't well served by that tier
Shopify/WooCommerce e-commerce sync and the horeca (food service) module are separate paid add-ons rather than included in the base plans
No published integrations beyond Shopify/WooCommerce were found, which may limit fit for retailers on other e-commerce platforms