Square Online alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Square Online: payments must go through Square, and limited design flexibility. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Square Online, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Shopify currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Square Online alternative for most people
ShopifyMore powerful store and app ecosystem, with its own POS.
Best Square Online alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
WeeblySquare's older site builder, still useful for content-led sites.
Best Square Online alternative for iPhone and Android
EcwidAdd a store to any existing site, with free choice of payment provider.
Best Square Online alternative for working in the browser
Lightspeed eComRetail POS and ecommerce from one vendor for larger shops.
Square Online alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Square Online?
Shopify ranks first right now. More powerful store and app ecosystem, with its own POS. Lightspeed eCom and Ecwid follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Square Online?
Yes. Weebly (free plan + paid) and Wix (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Square Online?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Square Online?
The complaints we hear most: payments must go through Square; limited design flexibility; fewer apps and integrations than Shopify.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Square Online, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.