Overview
Square provides point-of-sale hardware and software alongside online payment processing, inventory, and small-business banking tools, originally built for in-person retail and food service and later extended to online and invoice payments.
Available On
WebIosAndroidMobile AppAPI
Key Features
Point-of-sale hardware & software
Online store & invoicing
Inventory management
Square banking & loans
Payroll add-on
Pros
- Genuinely unifies in-person and online payments for retail/hospitality
- Hardware is affordable and easy to set up
- Fast access to funds via Square banking
Cons
- Flat-rate processing fees can cost more than negotiated rates at high volume
- Account holds/reviews are a known seller pain point
- Some advanced retail features require higher tiers
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- Pay per transaction (2.6% + 10¢)
- Free POS software
- Online store
PlusPAID
$29/mo
- Lower processing rates
- Advanced inventory
- Team management
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Integrations
InstagramWeeblyQuickBooks
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Quick Info
Websitesquareup.com
CategoryFinance & Payments
Team SizeENTERPRISE
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2009
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits60.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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