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 has a free version and does not offer a free trial.

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

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Square Point of Sale Reviews for UK Users

Feature rating

Value for Money
4.5
Functionality
4.5
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Support
4.4
5 reviews of 2,973 View all reviews
Bonnie
Bonnie
  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 31/01/2025

Easy to use POS system with quick setup

Square has been easy to use and a product we use when it is convenient such as at events, including even an event as large as a gala. The setup is easy and we've had no trouble using their point of sale terminals.

Pros

Easy setup, easy to use machines for point of sale during events.

Cons

As always, as a nonprofit we wish they would be more generous on discounting transaction fees.

Alternatives Considered

PayPal Zettle

Reasons for Switching to Square Point of Sale

At the time it was easiest to set up and use quickly.
Alisa
  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 16/12/2024

Love this software system! Highly reccomend!!

I have very much enjoyed working with square point of sale. Everything about it is so easy to use.

Pros

Very easy to use. Even if products are not in the inventory system yet, you can still ring them out.

Cons

I honestly can't think of anything off the top of my head...

Alternatives Considered

Rain POS

Reasons for Switching to Square Point of Sale

Ease of use and set up, I can tailor my system to what I want it to do.
Robert
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
2

3
Reviewed on 31/01/2025

Good app for small business

Pros

Ease of use, quick processing and the ability to give an email receipt

Cons

Having to constantly log back in, app would freeze intermittenly

Robert
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 04/12/2024

Economical point of sale

I have the option to collect remotely, through a link or using the point of sale by swiping the card or without contact

Pros

This point of sale has no monthly fees, it only charges when the point of sale is used. I like that.

Cons

I don't like that they charge a different rate if I insert the card details directly

Alternatives Considered

Chase Software

Reasons for Choosing Square Point of Sale

Commissions are lower on Square and I can send invoices to the client or they can send themselves their invoice when they pay through a payment link

Reasons for Switching to Square Point of Sale

I looked at several options and I didn't see a better opportunity than Square
Alyx
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 28/01/2025

Square is a Big One!!

Pros

I love the fact that it’s just a well known, trusted company and also the feel, look, and overall ease of use.

Cons

I think the pricing definitely could be better and have better options for people on the free plan.

Alternatives Considered

Shopify POS and Toast POS

Reasons for Choosing Square Point of Sale

I made the switch due to costs, the hassle of the fact that the web and mobile are very very different and not able to use the app for much really and I’m always on the go.

Switched From

Stripe

Reasons for Switching to Square Point of Sale

Square is more trusted option, I have used them previously so I knew the ease of set up and deployment and how fast it can be.

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