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In our 2026 comparison of Square and Square Pos, Square comes out ahead overall (weighted score 87% vs 24% for Square Pos). Square is rated 4.3/5 from 185 user reviews. Square has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Square | Square Pos |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Point of Sale (POS) | Point of Sale (POS) |
| User rating | 4.3/5 (185 reviews) | No reviews yet |
| Starting price | Free plan | Not listed |
| Listed features | 13 | 5 |
| Integrations | 5 | — |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web | Web |
| Ease of use | 4.3/5 | — |
| Customer support | 4.3/5 | — |
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Free POS app, pay per transaction.
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Square wins overall with a weighted score of 87% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Square has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Square lists the most features (13 features).
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Widest platform availability (5 Platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS +1 more).
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Square Pos is a runner-up with a composite score of 24%.
Pricing: SUBSCRIPTION (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Offers 5 features (fewer than the category leader).
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Available on 1 Platform: Web, fewer than the leader.

Square scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 63-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Square scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 63-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Square is rated 4.3/5 from 185 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Square has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Square offers a free plan; Square Pos does not list a free plan or trial.
Square supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Web; Square Pos supports Web.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Square has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Responsive customer support and comprehensive documentation make troubleshooting easy. Furthermore, delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Our experience with Square has been consistently solid across departments. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Furthermore, delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Implementing Square delivered noticeable efficiency improvements from week one. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Furthermore, overall, it is a highly capable platform that delivers great value for our organization.
Our team adopted Square to centralize our key project workflows. Robust core functionality handles heavy operational workloads without stability issues. Furthermore, recommended for any team seeking a dependable, modern software solution.
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