Alternatives
If Square isn't the right fit — on price, contract terms, or a missing feature — these are the platforms we'd shortlist instead, ranked by our overall score.
Biyo POS scores higher for pricing, support, and rated #1 in customer support; built for retail and restaurant.
Toast scores higher for features, and built for restaurant and qsr.
Shopify POS built for retail and ecommerce.
Lightspeed scores higher for features, and built for retail and restaurant.
Clover built for retail and restaurant.
Biyo POS is our top-rated alternative. Biyo POS scores higher for pricing, support, and rated #1 in customer support; built for retail and restaurant. Compare them directly on the Square vs Biyo POS page.
Common reasons are processing cost at higher volume, contract length, or needing a feature Square charges extra for or lacks. Run your real numbers through our processing-fee calculator before deciding.
Tell us your setup and volume — we’ll come back with two or three better-fit options and real pricing.
