About Square Point of Sale

Square Point of Sale is a mobile POS system available for iOS and Android devices. Key capabilities of the Square POS system include online payment processing, sales reports, inventory tracking, digital receipts, email and SMS marketing campaigns, eCommerce, insights/analytics, and more. Square offers magstripe, chip, and contactless card readers for accepting payments via debit and credit cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Square Virtual Terminal enables payment collection through a computer, which allows merchants to key in card details so that no card reader is required. Square POS is flexible enough to work for any business, from retailers and bakeries to coffee shops to hairdressers. Retailers can manage their inventory from any device. Products can be imported via CSV and names, prices, and quantities can be edited at any time. Daily stock alert emails notify users of items with low or no stock, and inventory levels can be exported to printable spreadsheets. Restaurants can manage online orders and third-party pickup and delivery. Square Point of Sale makes it easy for businesses to sell in-person, online, over the phone, or out in the field. Merchants can add a synced online store, sell through Instagram and Facebook, and offer curbside pickup, local delivery, and shipping -- no coding required. The built-in customer directory can track customer preferences and feedback with every card swipe. Key customer information is added automatically to build profiles, and merchants can search and sort customers to view their purchase histories, target email marketing campaigns, and send more personalized messages that keep customers coming back more often. With Square Dashboard and built-in sales reports on the POS, merchants can access their sales data from any device, with real-time hourly sales reports for each location, transaction and deposit tracking, and more. Square POS helps merchants manage their inventory from anywhere. Products can be imported via CSV and names, prices, and quantities can be edited at any time. Daily stock alert emails notify users of items with low or no stock, and inventory levels can be exported to printable spreadsheets. Everything is integrated into your POS for a stress-free experience. It’s free to use, and no contracts, fine print, or manuals required.
Square Point of Sale Software - The point of sale that's so much more than a point of sale.
Square Point of Sale Software - Sell at the counter, on the go, or online, so you never miss a sale.
Square Point of Sale Software - Customize your checkout to keep your line moving and your customers happy.
Square Point of Sale Software - Accept every way your customers want to pay.
Square Point of Sale Software - Track customer’s preferences and purchases with every card swipe.
Square Point of Sale Software - Keep track of your sales, inventory, and locations, all in one system.
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Square Point of Sale Software - Sell at the counter, on the go, or online, so you never miss a sale. - thumbnail
Square Point of Sale Software - Customize your checkout to keep your line moving and your customers happy. - thumbnail
Square Point of Sale Software - Accept every way your customers want to pay. - thumbnail
Square Point of Sale Software - Track customer’s preferences and purchases with every card swipe. - thumbnail

Square Point of Sale pricing

Square Point of Sale does not have a free version and does not offer a free trial.

Starting Price:
Not provided by vendor
Free Version:
No
Free trial:
No

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Square Point of Sale Reviews

Feature rating

Value for Money
4.5
Functionality
4.5
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Support
4.4
5 reviews of 2,494 View all reviews
Rose
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 29/11/2022

Square reader

Great !

Pros

It's so easy to use and you can store all your items I. There for quick access

Cons

Some times it takes several swipes to read the card.

Richard
  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 04/05/2023

Square has come a long way and has changed the POS industry

I have nothing bad to say about square. It's so versatile and easy to use. The set up is painless. The convenience and versatility make it a necessity. It also looks cool or you can make it so people don't see it. The app is easy, customer retention info is great. All there ad-ons or upgrades are worth it, depending what you need.

Pros

I like that you could use Square anywhere. You can use it on the move, have it mounted in a store.

Cons

Some of the mounting hardware are very flimsy.

Haneef
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
1
Features
3
Ease of Use
1
Customer Support
1

3
Reviewed on 15/04/2023

Square review pro and cons

Disappointed dissatisfied

Pros

Easy to get and easy to set up. Easy install and easy to get started

Cons

Worse choice I ever made. Fees charged to make a sale extremely high. Also charged to cash out instantly. Customer service sucks. You get never talk to anyone on the phone. Will hold your money months at a time. Sold product customer has product and never paid. Claimed me as a dealer was risky cuz of the amount of business being done. You knew I was a dealer from the beginning! After 2 years I still wasn't compensated strongly thinking about pursuing legal action!

Tessa
  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 19/03/2023

A must-have, but high fees.

I use Square daily on the job. The tattoo shop I work in doesn’t have an in-house ATM so being able to take digital and card payments is a must! Square’s payment processing is a bit expensive but the payoff is fairly worth it in my opinion.

Pros

Square makes taking card and digital payments extremely easy and simple. It’s quick and convenient for both me and my clients. I also don’t have to purchase a POS unit as the small free card reader that plugs into my phone is all I need.

Cons

The fees for this processor are quite hefty. While square’s fees aren’t hidden by any means, and are average for payment processing fees, I really wish there was a simpler, flat-rate monthly fee option that could save me money without taking 2.6% + 6¢ out of each of my sales. Or at least, with what I’m paying in fees, I really should not have to pay extra for other features like email/text marketing through Square.

Cameron
  • Industry: Recreational Facilities & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 19/05/2023

Great Product for Small Businesses!

Great product for the price. I would highly recommend this platform to any small businesses looking for a great POS system. Great Product for Small Businesses!

Pros

Easily understood for all employees. Seamless platform, easily charge customers in person. Beautiful display

Cons

Need to upgrade to get more features. Not interested in paying the premium price for the full stack of services.

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