Square

Make every sale count

Ranked #1 in Handheld POS terminals, and on 1 more ranking.

A popular point of sale and payment processing provider known for its sleek hardware and unified inventory systems.

At a glance

Price from	2.6% + 10c per transaction
Best for	Brick-and-mortar retail and hospitality

From Square's own website.

Company facts

Social profiles

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Facilities and features

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Published pricing

What stands out

Square charges no setup or monthly fees on its free plan.

“No setup fees or monthly fees – only pay when you take a payment.”Square, own website

The product streamlines operations across multiple locations and sales channels.

“Manage and streamline operations across multiple locations, sales channels and employees to improve efficiency and your bottom line.”Square, own website

Worth knowing

Instant transfers incur a 1.5% fee rather than being completely free.

“Get your funds transferred to your bank account instantly, the moment you make a sale.”Square, own website

How it ranks

Square is ranked 1st of 10 in Handheld POS terminals (Lister Score 88.0) and 2nd of 10 in All-in-one POS terminals (Lister Score 88.0).

#1 in Handheld POS terminals · Lister Score 88.0

Square provides straightforward business tools including payments and POS systems. These components work together to help businesses manage operations efficiently.

Streamlines operations across multiple locations and sales channels.

How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 16; buying information on its own site 12.

“Square Handheld launches, giving businesses a portable, powerful point of sale that fits in a pocket.”Square, own website

Rank	Handheld POS terminals	Score
1	Square	88.0
2	TouchBistro	88.0
3	Bluebird	86.0
4	Clover	82.0
5	Ingenico	82.0
6	Spectra Technologies	82.0
7	Telpo	82.0
8	Verifone	82.0
9	Castles Technology	78.0
10	Newland Payment Technology	78.0

#2 in All-in-one POS terminals · Lister Score 88.0

Square provides straightforward business tools including payments and POS systems. These components work together to help businesses manage operations efficiently.

Streamlines operations across multiple locations and sales channels.

How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 16; buying information on its own site 12.

“A complete point-of-sale system built for busy counters. Two responsive touchscreens, built-in software and the durability to handle whatever the day brings.”Square, own website