Square

Square (a Block, Inc. company) is a comprehensive commerce platform that enables businesses to accept payments, manage operations, and grow their customer base. From its origins as a simple card reader, Square has evolved into a full business management ecosystem serving millions of sellers worldwide.

The core point-of-sale system is available as a free app with pay-as-you-go processing, making it accessible to businesses of any size. Square POS includes inventory management, sales reporting, customer directory, and employee management. Industry-specific solutions are available for restaurants, retail, appointments, and invoicing.

Square's hardware lineup includes readers for contactless and chip payments, the Square Terminal for countertop checkout, the Square Register for full POS stations, and the Square Stand for iPad-based setups. All hardware integrates seamlessly with the software ecosystem.

Beyond payments, Square offers a suite of business tools including Square Banking for business checking and savings, Square Payroll for employee payments, Square Marketing for email and SMS campaigns, Square Loyalty for customer retention programs, and Square Online for e-commerce websites. The platform processes over $200 billion in annual gross payment volume.

Free Plan: $0/month - Full POS app, 2.6% + 15c per in-person transaction

Plus: $49/month per location - 2.5% + 15c in-person, advanced reporting, team management

Premium: $149/month per location - 2.4% + 15c in-person, dedicated support, waived gift card fees

Custom: For businesses processing $250K+ annually