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Square

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4.3
(4521 reviews)
2009
Founded
4 million+ businesses worldwide
Customers
5,000+
Employees
San Francisco, USA
Headquarters

Overview

Square is a comprehensive commerce platform that provides payment processing, point of sale systems, and business management tools. Known for its simple setup and transparent pricing.

Pros

  • No monthly fees on basic plan
  • Very easy setup and use
  • Transparent pricing structure
  • Great hardware design
  • Strong mobile app
  • Good customer support
  • Fast payment processing

Cons

  • Transaction fees can add up
  • Limited advanced features on free plan
  • Less suitable for complex inventory needs
  • Limited customization options
  • Primarily designed for US market

Best For

  • Small businesses and startups
  • Mobile vendors and pop-ups
  • Service-based businesses
  • Businesses wanting simple setup
  • Companies needing basic POS functionality

Industries

RetailFood & BeverageServicesBeauty & WellnessProfessional ServicesEventsMarkets & FairsMobile Vendors

Pricing Plans

Free

$0 /month
  • Free card reader
  • Basic POS
  • Digital receipts
  • Basic analytics
  • Email support
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Plus

$60 /month
  • Everything in Free
  • Advanced features
  • Custom receipts
  • Employee management
  • Phone support
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Premium

$165 /month
  • Everything in Plus
  • Advanced reporting
  • Loyalty programs
  • Marketing tools
  • Priority support
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Features

Core Features

  • Free card reader
  • Real-time analytics
  • Digital receipts
  • Team management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Customer directory

Advanced Features

  • Advanced reporting
  • Loyalty programs
  • Gift cards
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Multi-location
  • API access

Integrations

  • QuickBooks integration
  • Xero integration
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce
  • Mailchimp
  • 100+ app integrations

Support

Hours: 24/7 online help
Phone: Business hours support on paid plans
Email: Email support included
Training: Free setup and training resources

Security

  • PCI DSS Level 1 compliant
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Fraud detection
  • Secure card readers
  • Data protection
  • Regular security updates

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