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# Compare Swim vs Square Point of Sale

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> Detailed comparison between Swim 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 | Swim | Square Point of Sale |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 3021 |
| **Starting Price** | US$79.00 | US$0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Swim

High end jewelry stores, stores that include manufacturing, repair, and custom makes, and multiple jewelry stores including family owned and independent jewelry chains.

### 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

### Swim

- Accounting
- Accounting Integration
- CRM
- Commission Management
- Consignments
- Customer History
- Customer Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Loyalty Program
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Stock Management

### Square Point of Sale

- Accounting
- Accounting Integration
- CRM
- Commission Management
- Customer History
- Customer Management
- Customisable Templates
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Loyalty Program
- Online Invoicing
- Partial Payments
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reminders
- Sales History
- Stock Management
- Table Management

## Links

- [View Swim Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/81270/swim)
- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/81270/154907/swim/vs/square-point-of-sale)

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