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Square

★★★★★4.612k reviews2.6% + 10¢ per swipe (typical)

A payments and point-of-sale platform that dominates in-person retail and restaurant checkout.

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Summary

Square's hardware-plus-software combo for physical POS is its clear strength over Stripe, which is API-first and online-only by comparison. Online-only sellers usually still prefer Stripe or PayPal for lower friction.

Strengths

Ease of Use
86
Value
80
Features
78
Support
77

Pricing

Starter
2.6% + 10¢ per swipe (typical)
  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Limited usage
Pro
2.6% + 10¢ per swipe (typical)
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Higher usage limits
  • Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security
  • Custom contracts

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