Square
Take every kind of payment
Square is a financial services and payment platform offering point-of-sale hardware, online payments, banking, and business management tools for merchants.
4.3Our Score
Quick Verdict
Square is a solid choice in its category with a good balance of features and pricing.
Growing users
2.6% + 10¢ in-person; 2.9% + 30¢ online; custom for large volumes
Growing
Users
2.6% + 10¢ in-person; 2.9% + 30¢ online; custom for large volumes
Starting Price
Payments
Category
No
Free Tier
What is Square?
Square is a financial services and payment platform offering point-of-sale hardware, online payments, banking, and business management tools for merchants.
Pros & Cons
Square Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent POS hardware ecosystem
- Free online store builder included
- Square Banking for business accounts
- Inventory and team management built-in
- No monthly fees on basic plan
Cons
- Higher rates than some processors
- Account stability issues reported
- Less developer-friendly than Stripe
Who Should Use Square?
Teams looking to improve their Payments workflows
Professionals evaluating Payments solutions
Organizations ready to invest in proven solutions
Companies seeking reliable Payments infrastructure