Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Stripe edges ahead in this comparison. Stripe scores higher on user ratings and overall feature set.
Feature
Stripe
Square
Rating
⭐ 4.9/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
Free
$19/mo
Monthly Visits
95.0M
65.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
7 apps
4 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Stripe Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry gold standard developer APIs and documentation
- Supports 135+ currencies and dozens of payment methods
- Scales seamlessly from startup to trillion-dollar enterprises
Cons
- Standard merchant model requires handling your own sales tax filing (unless using Stripe Tax)
- Dispute fees apply for chargebacks
Square Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reliable infrastructure
- Fast intuitive user interface
- Broad ecosystem integration
Cons
- Full feature set requires paid plan
Stripe Key Features
- Stripe Checkout & Elements
- Stripe Billing & Invoicing
- Stripe Radar ML Fraud Defense
- Stripe Issuing & Treasury
- Global Payouts & Connect
Square Key Features
- Cloud Sync
- Multi-platform Access
- Collaboration Tools
- Export & Integrations
- Security & Encryption