consignpro.com

What It Is

ConsignPro is consignment and secondhand resale store management software from Visual Horizons Software. Its website indicates that it has now been merged into / upgraded to SimpleConsign. It mainly serves consignment shops, resale stores, military thrift stores, art galleries, bookstores, seasonal sales, and online stores, with a focus on helping non-technical shop owners automate store operations and POS checkout.

Core Features and Deployment

Based on the site content, ConsignPro is built around the consignment workflow: item intake and labeling, POS checkout, consignor account lookups, database conversion, an online store builder, social media-related features, online backups, and POS hardware bundles. It supports multi-computer networking inside a store, with each additional computer requiring a separate network license. In terms of deployment, it is more of a traditional Windows-based local software product, supporting Windows XP through Windows 10 and not supporting Mac. It also offers some Web-Based Features, online services, and backups, but does not disclose a full cloud SaaS architecture.

Pricing and Support

Pricing is relatively transparent: a one-time single-computer purchase costs $1,495, including the software, a 140-page user guide, a home-use copy, 1 year of technical support, and version updates. The EZ Lease monthly plan is $129/month and includes lifetime support, updates, and online backups. Additional networked computers cost $395 each as a one-time purchase, or $29/month per computer. After the first year, the support plan is $250/year for a single computer. A 30-day free Demo trial and a 30-day refund policy are available, and payment is accepted via major credit cards, checks, and 6-month interest-free financing.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are its strong vertical focus, covering inventory, checkout, labeling, hardware, and support for consignment retail, while emphasizing ease of learning and use. Phone and email support, together with a version update mechanism, are friendly to small stores. The downsides are that the platform is relatively traditional, depends on a Windows environment, and does not support Mac. Online services, backups, website building, and related features may incur additional fees. The site also does not disclose APIs, compliance certifications, permission models, or detailed security mechanisms, making it less transparent for users who need open integrations or enterprise-grade governance.

Best Fit and Access from China

ConsignPro is better suited to single-store or small-chain consignment and secondhand retailers in markets such as North America, especially users who need POS hardware and an in-store local network. It is less suitable for teams that require fully cloud-based deployment, native multi-device support, open APIs, or integration with China’s local payment, invoicing, and tax ecosystem. Access from mainland China is unknown, and credit card payment and international shipping may present barriers. Retailers operating in China may also want to evaluate local alternatives such as Youzan, Weimob, and Keruyun.