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# Compare Square Point of Sale vs SumUp Plus Card Reader

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Square Point of Sale | SumUp Plus Card Reader |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3026 | 5 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0.00 | US$54.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | - |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### 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.

### SumUp Plus Card Reader

Retailers, food and beverage establishments, service providers, and mobile businesses

## Key features

### Square Point of Sale

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Billing & Invoicing
- Credit Card Processing
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Security
- Electronic Payments
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payments
- Partial Payments
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Table Management
- Third-Party Integrations

### SumUp Plus Card Reader

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Billing & Invoicing
- Credit Card Processing
- Data Import/Export
- Data Security
- Electronic Payments
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payments
- Partial Payments
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View SumUp Plus Card Reader Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1037821/sumup-plus-card-reader)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/154907/1037821/square-point-of-sale/vs/sumup-plus-card-reader)

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