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★★★★★ 4.4 (15,000 reviews)
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Pay per use 2.6% + 10c in-person / 2.9% + 30c online

Overview

A financial services platform offering point-of-sale, payment processing, banking, and business management tools.

Key Features

  • POS system
  • Payment processing
  • Invoicing
  • Banking
  • Payroll
  • Online store
  • Appointments
  • Analytics

Pros

  • Easy to start
  • Good POS hardware
  • Integrated ecosystem
  • Transparent pricing

Cons

  • Per-transaction fees
  • Limited customization
  • Account stability concerns
  • Customer support varies

Square Pricing Plans

Free POS

$0+transaction fees

  • ✓ POS
  • ✓ invoicing
  • ✓ online store
MOST POPULAR

Plus

$29/mo+fees

  • ✓ advanced POS
  • ✓ team management

Premium

$79/mo+fees

  • ✓ advanced reporting
  • ✓ payroll discounts

Company Info

Founded2009
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA

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