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- E-commerce Platforms buyers
- Artists & Artisans
- Retailers
- Small Businesses
- Food & Beverage teams
- Hospitality teams
Square is a comprehensive commerce platform that provides point-of-sale software, payment processing, hardware, banking, and marketing tools for businesses of all sizes. It offers a free POS app with pay-as-you-go payment processing starting at 2.6% + 10 cents per transaction.
Pricing
$0-149 / month + processing fees
Reviews
5,000+
Founded
2009
Team Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Free POS plan; free card reader with signup
Square (a Block, Inc. company) is a comprehensive commerce platform that enables businesses to accept payments, manage operations, and grow their customer base. From its origins as a simple card reader, Square has evolved into a full business management ecosystem serving millions of sellers worldwide.
The core point-of-sale system is available as a free app with pay-as-you-go processing, making it accessible to businesses of any size. Square POS includes inventory management, sales reporting, customer directory, and employee management. Industry-specific solutions are available for restaurants, retail, appointments, and invoicing.
Square's hardware lineup includes readers for contactless and chip payments, the Square Terminal for countertop checkout, the Square Register for full POS stations, and the Square Stand for iPad-based setups. All hardware integrates seamlessly with the software ecosystem.
Beyond payments, Square offers a suite of business tools including Square Banking for business checking and savings, Square Payroll for employee payments, Square Marketing for email and SMS campaigns, Square Loyalty for customer retention programs, and Square Online for e-commerce websites. The platform processes over $200 billion in annual gross payment volume.
$0-149 / month + processing fees
Free Plan: $0/month - Full POS app, 2.6% + 15c per in-person transaction
Plus: $49/month per location - 2.5% + 15c in-person, advanced reporting, team management
Premium: $149/month per location - 2.4% + 15c in-person, dedicated support, waived gift card fees
Custom: For businesses processing $250K+ annually
Best fit
Buyer teams
Commercials
Pricing
$0-149 / month + processing fees
Reviews
5,000+
Founded
2009
Team Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Procurement
Ecosystem
Alternatives
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Square is a e-commerce platforms product positioned for buyers that want stronger context around pricing, category fit, and real-world proof before committing to a shortlist.
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