Square

by Block

Payments and POS for businesses.

4.5(4,000)Payment Processing

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Block
Pricing: Usage-based — Free
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web, Ios, Android, Api
Best for: Retail, Smb
Editor rating: 4.5 / 5
Founded: 2009
Headquarters: Oakland, CA, USA

What is Square?

Square is a payment processing tool from Block. Square offers in-person and online payments, POS hardware, and business tools.

Square uses usage-based pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to retail, smb and runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.

Standout strengths include great for retail/in-person, free pos app, hardware ecosystem. Worth weighing: fees, account stability complaints.

Square pricing

Per transaction

Custom

2.6% + 10¢ in person

Get Per transaction

Pros

Great for retail/in-person
Free POS app
Hardware ecosystem

Cons

Fees
Account stability complaints

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Frequently asked questions

What is Square?

Square offers in-person and online payments, POS hardware, and business tools.

How much does Square cost?

Square is usage-based-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Square have a free trial?

Square offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Square support?

Square is available on Web, Ios, Android, Api.