Square's hardware-plus-software combo for physical POS is its clear strength over Stripe, which is API-first and online-only by comparison. Online-only sellers usually still prefer Stripe or PayPal for lower friction.
Square
2.6% + 10¢ per swipe (typical)
A payments and point-of-sale platform that dominates in-person retail and restaurant checkout.
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Strengths
Ease of Use
86
Value
80
Features
78
Support
77
Pricing
Starter
2.6% + 10¢ per swipe (typical)
- Core features
- Community support
- Limited usage
Pro
2.6% + 10¢ per swipe (typical)
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
- Higher usage limits
- Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated account manager
- SSO & advanced security
- Custom contracts
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