Square Point of Sale
Point-of-sale software and hardware ecosystem for in-person payments, catalog and inventory, orders, customers, and connected online sales.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-14
Overview
Point-of-sale software and hardware ecosystem for in-person payments, catalog and inventory, orders, customers, and connected online sales.
Best for
Small and growing sellers that want an approachable POS, integrated payment processing, flexible hardware, and a free software entry point.
Not ideal for
Retailers that need to keep an unrelated payment processor or require warehouse and ERP controls beyond a retail POS system.
Key features
Integrations
Confirm current integration depth with the vendor before buying. Listed integrations are a starting point for research, not a complete implementation guarantee.
Pricing summary
Square offers a Free software plan plus paid plans. Payment processing, hardware, add-ons, and some advanced capabilities cost extra; confirm current rates and plan availability for your location and business type.
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
Yes
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free software entry point
- Integrated payments, software, and hardware
- Broad small-business app marketplace
Cons
- Square payment processing is central to the system
- Advanced inventory and reporting depend on plan
- Hardware and processing increase total cost