Square for Retail
Free-to-start retail POS with built-in payments
Square for Retail adds retail tools such as barcode scanning, vendor management, purchase orders and inventory counts to Square's payments and hardware. The Free plan suits single stores, while the Plus plan adds features for multi-store sellers such as cross-location returns and transfer orders, plus a lower in-person card rate.
| Pricing from | Free plan; Plus $89 per location/month |
| Best for | Independent shops and small chains that want a low upfront cost |
| Website | squareup.com/us/en/point-of-sale/retail |
Square for Retail pricing
Has a free plan. Pricing as Lister records it: Free plan; Plus $89 per location/month
Prices change: check Square for Retail's own pricing page before you buy.
Strengths and trade-offs
- No monthly software fee on the Free plan
- Payments, hardware and software from one provider
- Card processing is tied to Square Payments
- Multi-store inventory tools require the Plus plan
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Alternatives to Square for Retail
 Shopify POSUnified POS and e-commerce platform | #1 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems | 96.6 |
 Lightspeed RetailInventory-first POS for multi-store specialty retailers | #2 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems | 95.2 |
 Clover RetailFiserv's all-in-one POS hardware and software for shops | #4 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems | 92.1 |
 KORONA POSPer-terminal cloud POS for high-SKU and regulated stores | #5 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems | 90.4 |
 Retail ProSpecialised POS and inventory management software for independent retailers | #6 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems | 89.0 |
 ErplyCloud POS and inventory for chains and franchises | #7 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems | 87.7 |
Questions about Square for Retail
How much does Square for Retail cost?
Square for Retail's pricing, as Lister records it: Free plan; Plus $89 per location/month.
Is Square for Retail free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free plan; Plus $89 per location/month.
Who is Square for Retail best for?
Square for Retail is best for independent shops and small chains that want a low upfront cost.
Where does Square for Retail rank?
Square for Retail is ranked #3 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems (Lister Score 93.8).
What are the best alternatives to Square for Retail?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Shopify POS (#1 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems), Lightspeed Retail (#2 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems) and Clover Retail (#4 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems).
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#3 in Top 10 Retail POS Systems
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