Point-of-sale, in-person and online payment processing.
POS + payments for retail / restaurants / services
Hardware + software. Card-present transactions, online ordering, gift cards, payroll, basic inventory.
The right starting point for any operator under $1M ARR. The Square ecosystem is sticky — start cheap, you'll likely upgrade within Square rather than leave.
POS built for full-service restaurants
Restaurant-specific. Tableside ordering, kitchen display, payroll, online ordering, loyalty.
The category winner for restaurants. Worth the premium over Square if you have servers and a real kitchen.
POS for retail with strong inventory
Counter and mobile hardware, robust inventory features, app marketplace.
Stronger inventory than Square; weaker support. Pick it if you sell physical SKUs.
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