Amazon Go Alternatives: Discover Scan and Buy

6 September 20254 min readShare:

Looking for Amazon Go alternatives? Meet Scan and Buy: smart supermarkets 24/7, without cashiers, with a mobile app and AI for fast and secure shopping.

Fachada de una tienda Amazon Go; ejemplo de supermercado inteligente sin cajeros.

Why is everyone looking for Amazon Go alternatives?

Amazon Go popularized the concept of cashierless stores: you enter, take your products, and leave, with automatic payment upon exit thanks to sensors, computer vision, and data fusion. That “frictionless” experience marked a turning point and triggered searches for similar solutions worldwide. Amazon Amazon Web Services, Inc.Just Walk Out

But... it's not the only way to achieve queue-free shopping. There are equally agile, more accessible models ready to scale today, combining mobile app + access control + AI. That's where Scan and Buy comes in.

Scan and Buy: the alternative that already works

Scan and Buy is a comprehensive solution for smart supermarkets and 24/7 cashierless stores. The flow is simple:

Access with QR code from the app.
Scanning products with your mobile (see price and cart in real time).
Payment in the app and exit without going through the checkout.

For the operator, the panel with AI facilitates real-time inventory, restock alerts, sales analytics, and smart security. It is a franchisable and scalable model that reduces operating costs and opens the business 24/7.

👉 Discover how to set up a cashierless store with app, access control, and hybrid support.
👉 Click & collect? Supplement with smart lockers for 24/7 unattended deliveries.
👉 Point-of-sale support: integrate a virtual AI totem for frequently asked questions.

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Amazon Go vs. Scan and Buy (quick comparison)

Factor	Amazon Go	Scan and Buy
Base technology	Computer vision + sensors + “Just Walk Out”	Mobile app (scanning) + access control + operational AI
Experience	You take and leave; the system detects what you carry	You scan with your mobile, pay in the app, and leave without checkout
Deployment complexity	High (hardware/cameras/intensive sensorization)	Lower (light infrastructure + software + mobiles)
Time-to-market	Longer	Shorter (modular implementation)
Initial cost	High (technological CAPEX)	More accessible (SaaS model + standard components)
Scalability	Optimal in small formats and pilots	Optimal in multiple formats, franchisable
Data approach	“Invisible” virtual cart	Cart in app + real-time usage data
Typical cases	Compact stores, stadiums, airports	24/7 stores, convenience, hotels, residences

Conclusion: if you are looking for deployment speed, contained investment, and total control of the funnel (from access to payment), Scan and Buy is the most pragmatic alternative to scale now.

Note: Amazon calls its system Just Walk Out, based on vision and sensors to detect additions/removals of items and automate billing. Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Contenedores tienda inteligentes 24/7: listos para operar

Key benefits for the operator with Scan and Buy

Real 24/7: night and holiday sales without checkout staff.
Fewer costs: you reassign resources to restocking, replenishment, remote support.
More sales: less friction = more conversion and more agile tickets.
Actionable data: demand analytics and shopping habits for assortment and pricing.
Security with AI: controlled access and analytics by cameras to reduce losses.
Scalability: same platform for multiple stores or franchises.

These benefits are aligned with industry trends: automation and AI in retail already show impact on productivity, costs, and experience, according to McKinsey and Deloitte. McKinsey & Company Deloitte

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a smart store container?

A shipping container conditioned as a 24/7 cashierless store with Scan and Buy technology: QR access, scanning in app, mobile payment, and AI for security and inventory.

How long does it take to start up?

Deployment is agile: conditioning, catalog registration, and testing. The exact timeframe depends on the layout, local permits, and site logistics.

What do I need on site?

Leveled base, power supply, and connectivity (or communications solution). The rest is integrated into the module: access control, cameras, shelves, and signage.

How are stock and security managed?

With the Scan and Buy panel: real-time inventory, restock alerts, and camera analytics with AI to reduce losses and detect anomalies.

Can I move it to another location?

Yes. Being modular, the container can be moved and relocated, preserving the configuration and software.