Square
Payments for omnichannel
Square provides payment processing for both online and in-person sales, with POS hardware and ecommerce tools.
Our Verdict
Square shines when you need both in-person and online payments. For pure online SaaS, Stripe is usually better.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Great for in-person + online
- +Good POS system
- +All-in-one business tools
- +Easy onboarding
Cons
- -Less developer-focused
- -Limited global coverage
- -Not ideal for pure SaaS
Features
Card PaymentsYes
SubscriptionsYes
InvoicingYes
Marketplace/ConnectNo
No-code OptionsYes
Mobile SDKsYes
Global Payments(Limited countries)Yes
Best For
Omnichannel businessesRetail + onlineSmall businesses
Pricing
Online2.9% + 30¢
- - Online payments
- - Invoicing
- - eCommerce
In-Person2.6% + 10¢
- - POS
- - Hardware
- - Inventory
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Last updated: 2026-01-15