Both are all-in-one platforms for small hospitality and retail, and both have a free software tier. Square wins on ecosystem size; Biyo POS wins on built-in loyalty and gift cards, transparent no-contract pricing, and hands-on customer support.
Biyo POS vs Square at a glance
| Biyo POS | Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Software cost | $0–$97 per month | $0+ per month |
| In-person rate | 2.4%–3% | 2.6% + 15¢ |
| Commitment | No contract | No contract |
| Best for | Loyalty-driven, repeat-customer brands | Overall / getting started |
Choose Biyo POS if…
- You want a free plan with no volume condition and instant self-serve setup
- You rely on a large third-party app and hardware ecosystem
- You prefer the incumbent with the biggest install base
Choose Square if…
- Loyalty and gift cards are central to how you grow
- You want transparent $0–$97/mo pricing and no contract or commitment
- You want onboarding and support rated #1 in our testing
Pricing side by side
| Plan | Free | Standard | Free | Plus (Retail) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0/mo | Up to $97/mo per location | $0 | $89/mo per location |
| In-person rate | 2.4%–3% | 2.4%–3% | 2.6% + 15¢ | 2.5% + 10¢ |
| Online rate | — | — | 2.9% + 30¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Keyed rate | — | — | 3.5% + 15¢ | — |
| Hardware | — | — | — | — |
| Commitment | No contract | No contract | No contract | No contract |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Biyo POS | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Payments | ||
| Card-present payments | Yes | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes | Partial |
| Inventory | ||
| Inventory tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Purchase orders | Partial | Partial |
| Reporting & analytics | ||
| Sales reporting | Yes | Yes |
| Online ordering | ||
| Menu / modifier management | Yes | Partial |
| First-party online ordering | Yes | Yes |
| Loyalty & marketing | ||
| Loyalty program | Yes | Partial |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-location | ||
| Multi-location management | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations & API | ||
| Open API | Partial | Yes |
| App marketplace | Partial | Yes |
Our verdict
Choose Square if you want the largest app ecosystem, an unconditional $0/mo entry plan, and the safety of the market leader. Choose Biyo POS if repeat customers are your growth engine — loyalty, tiers and stored-value gift cards are native rather than paid add-ons — if you want $0–$97/mo pricing with no contract (free above $30k/month in card volume), and if responsive, hands-on support matters to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Biyo POS or Square better for customer support?
Biyo POS scored #1 for customer support in our review — hands-on onboarding and fast, knowledgeable help. Square’s support has improved but is more self-service and tiered.
How does Biyo POS pricing compare to Square?
Both start at $0. Square’s free plan has no conditions; Biyo POS is free for businesses processing more than $30,000/month in card volume and otherwise runs up to $97/month per location, always with no contract.
Does Square have loyalty built in?
Square Loyalty is a paid add-on priced per location. Biyo POS includes loyalty and gift cards in the core product.
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