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Square

Make every sale count

RANKED #1 · TOP 10 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMSLISTERSCORE 95.0

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

Pricing from	2.6% + 10c per transaction
Best for	Brick-and-mortar retail and hospitality
Website	squareup.com

Company facts

Social profiles

X, Facebook, Instagram

Facilities and features

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

Strengths and trade-offs

Great free POS software
Transparent pricing

Customer support can be difficult to reach

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SAAS

How Square ranks

Alternatives to Square

Toast Complete restaurant management platform	#2 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems	92.7
Shopify The all-in-one commerce platform	#3 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems	90.3
Clover Flexible POS platform with integrated payments	#4 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems	88.0
Lightspeed Retail and restaurant POS for growth-stage businesses	#5 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems	85.7
Vend Modern POS for fashion, beauty, and specialty retail	#6 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems	83.3
Tillpoint User-friendly cloud POS for independent retailers	#7 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems	81.0

Questions about Square

How much does Square cost?

Lister lists Square's pricing as: 2.6% + 10c per transaction.

Who is Square best for?

Square is best for brick-and-mortar retail and hospitality.

Where does Square rank?

Square is ranked #1 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems (Lister Score 95.0), #1 in Top 10 POS Systems (Lister Score 95.0), #3 in Top 10 Payment Processing (Lister Score 90.3), #3 in Top 10 Payment Processing Platforms (Lister Score 90.3), #3 in Top 10 Payment Processors (Lister Score 90.3) and #4 in Top 10 Retail Management Software (Lister Score 88.0).

What are the best alternatives to Square?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Toast (#2 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems), Shopify (#3 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems) and Clover (#4 in Top 10 Point of Sale Systems).

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