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- Starts at
- 2.6% + 10¢
- Free trial
- Free POS
- Best for
- Retail, restaurants, omnichannel
- Last tested
- 2026-05-15
Quick verdict
Why we recommend Square
- Best omnichannel for SMB
- Hardware integrated
- Transparent pricing
Best for
- Retail
- restaurants
- omnichannel
Not ideal for
- Less developer-friendly than Stripe
- Account stability complaints
Pros
- Best omnichannel for SMB
- Hardware integrated
- Transparent pricing
Cons
- Less developer-friendly than Stripe
- Account stability complaints
Key features
- Card reader & POS
- Online store
- Invoicing
- Payroll add-on
- Inventory
Pricing
Pricing changes frequently — always confirm the latest plans on the official website.
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Square FAQ
Is Square worth it?+
Square has not been scored against our rubric yet. It's best for retail, restaurants, omnichannel. Best omnichannel for SMB.
Who is Square best for?+
Square is best for Retail, restaurants, omnichannel. Strengths: Best omnichannel for SMB Hardware integrated
What are the best Square alternatives?+
Top alternatives are Stripe, PayPal. Use the comparison links above to see how they stack up.
How much does Square cost?+
Square starts at 2.6% + 10¢. Free trial: Free POS.
What are the downsides of Square?+
Less developer-friendly than Stripe Account stability complaints
Final verdict on Square
Not yet scored against our rubric.
Best use case: Retail, restaurants, omnichannel
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