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# Compare Checkout.com vs Square Point of Sale

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> Detailed comparison between Checkout.com and Square Point of Sale. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Checkout.com | Square Point of Sale |
| **Overall rating** | 3.3/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3 | 3027 |
| **Starting Price** | A$0.15 | US$0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Checkout.com

Our product is available globally, we accept all major credit cards as well as local payment solutions.

### Square Point of Sale

Square Point of Sale (POS) is used by several small and large businesses every day, including businesses such as retailers, bakeries, delis, and hairdressers.

## Key features

### Checkout.com

- API
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payments
- Recurring/Subscription Billing

### Square Point of Sale

- API
- Accounting
- Commission Management
- Customisable Templates
- Discount Management
- Mobile Payments
- Online Invoicing
- Online Payments
- Partial Payments
- Pricing Management
- Projections
- Real-Time Data
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- Reminders
- Returns Management
- Sales History
- Security Management
- Stock Management
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Checkout.com Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/144090/checkout-com)
- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/144090/154907/checkout-com/vs/square-point-of-sale)

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