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Square POS alternatives: 1 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Square POS: payments must run through Square's own processing, and kitchen display and kiosk software cost extra per device. We ranked 1 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Square POS, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Square Online currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Square Online logoSquare OnlineFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 351.2
  1. Square Online logo

    1. Square OnlineTop pick

    Best for: Shops and restaurants already using Square POS that want an online store

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Square POS

    If you mostly sell online, Square's store builder shares the same catalog and payments.

    Pros

    • Free plan, paying only processing fees
    • Inventory and orders sync with Square POS
    • Pickup, local delivery and QR ordering built in

    Cons

    • Payments must go through Square
    • Limited design flexibility
    • Fewer apps and integrations than Shopify
    Visit Square Online Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Square Online a good Square POS alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Plan prices
    Free, Plus ($49) and Premium ($149) per location/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Online card rate
    3.3% + 30¢ on Free, 2.9% + 30¢ on paid plans
    Checked Oct 29, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Local pickup and delivery
    Built in
    Checked Oct 29, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Square POS alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Square Online logo

Best Square POS alternative for most people

Square Online

If you mostly sell online, Square's store builder shares the same catalog and payments.

Square Online logo

Best Square POS alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Square Online

If you mostly sell online, Square's store builder shares the same catalog and payments.

Square Online logo

Best Square POS alternative for iPhone and Android

Square Online

If you mostly sell online, Square's store builder shares the same catalog and payments.

Square Online logo

Best Square POS alternative for working in the browser

Square Online

If you mostly sell online, Square's store builder shares the same catalog and payments.

Square POS alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Square POS?

Square Online ranks first right now. If you mostly sell online, Square's store builder shares the same catalog and payments.

Is there a free alternative to Square POS?

Yes. Square Online (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Square POS?

None of the 1 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Square POS?

The complaints we hear most: payments must run through Square's own processing; kitchen display and kiosk software cost extra per device; offline payments that fail later are the seller's loss.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Square POS, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.