Stripe9.5
Developer-first payments, billing & connect
From 2.9% + 30¢ · Trial: Pay as you go
Alternatives
Best Square alternatives in 2026
We ranked the top payments that compete with Square — grouped by what you might actually be looking for. Every pick has been compared on price, features, and use case using our published scoring rubric.
Best overall alternative
Stripe
Developer-first payments, billing & connect
9.5/10From 2.9% + 30¢Best for SaaS, marketplaces, modern commerce
If you like Square but need cheaper
No cheaper payments in our database.
If you like Square but need more advanced
If you like Square but need a free plan
No payments with a true free plan in our database.