What Is Square for Retail?

Square for Retail includes all the tools you need to run your retail business. With Square for Retail you can sell in-store and online seamlessly, with an easy-to-use point of sale, integrated payments, seamless online store, advanced inventory management, and powerful reporting. Offer contactless payments and in-store pickup, and manage all your orders. Integrated with Squares powerful ecosystem so you can customize your solution with everything from invoices to email marketing. Try it free!

Who Uses Square for Retail?

Whether you sell online or in store, Square for Retail can work for your retail business no matter your size or style.

Where can Square for Retail be deployed?

Cloud-based
On-premise

About the vendor

  • Square
  • Located in San Francisco, US
  • Founded in 2009

Square for Retail support

  • Phone Support
  • Chat

Countries available

Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan and 3 others

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Spanish

Square for Retail pricing

Starting Price:

US$60.00/month
  • Yes, has free trial
  • Yes, has free version

Square for Retail has a free version and offers a free trial. Square for Retail paid version starts at US$60.00/month.

About the vendor

  • Square
  • Located in San Francisco, US
  • Founded in 2009

Square for Retail support

  • Phone Support
  • Chat

Countries available

Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan and 3 others

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Spanish

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Features of Square for Retail

  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Appointment Management
  • Backorder Management
  • Barcode/Ticket Scanning
  • Barcoding/RFID
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • CRM
  • Cost Tracking
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Customer Accounts
  • Customer Database
  • Customer History
  • Customization
  • Delivery Management
  • Discount Management
  • Electronic Payments
  • Electronic Signature
  • Email Marketing
  • Employee Management
  • For Retail
  • For iPad Devices
  • Gift Card Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Optimisation
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Invoice Management
  • Item Management
  • Label Templates
  • Location Tracking
  • Loyalty Program
  • Mobile Access
  • Multi-Channel Management
  • Multi-Location
  • Order Entry
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Order Management
  • Payment Processing
  • Point of Sale (POS)
  • Pricing Management
  • Product Identification
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Real Time Data
  • Reorder Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Retail Management
  • Returns Management
  • Returns Tracking
  • Sales Reports
  • Sales Tax Management
  • Search/Filter
  • Shipping Management
  • Supplier Management
  • Touch Screen
  • Transaction Management
  • eCommerce Management

Square for Retail Alternatives

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Sphere automates dispatch for trucking by bolting on to existing application such as TMS, integrate processes and optimize operations.
Shopify is a commerce platform that allows anyone to easily sell online, at a retail location, and everywhere in between.
QuickBooks Point of Sale is an all-in-one solution with the software, hardware and payment service you need to sell online and in-store
Cloud based Point of Sale Software solution, can be used securely on any device, online or offline. Seamlessly connects to add-ons.
QuickBooks Online is a small business accounting software and app that allows you to manage your business anywhere, anytime.
Mobile-based social commerce platform that enables users to carry out money transmission across all types of purchases.

Reviews of Square for Retail

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.7
Customer Service
4.4
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.5

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Chase
Chase
IT Sales in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Facilities Services, 2-10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great for entrepreneurs

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: It is very easy to use and convenient for my customers

Pros:

The ease of use for this product is amazing. I love how you can make a sale with the virtual terminal by either swiping a card or sending an invoice.

Cons:

The fees per use can be cumbersome. However all pay portals have some sort of fee to use their product.

Renee
HR Rep in Canada
Consumer Services, 2-10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Convenient, easy to use POS for small business

5.0 last month New

Comments: Overall, Square has simplified our POS system and with its easy to use reporting, we are able to manage our books quicker and more accurately.

Pros:

The ability to take Square from our main location, to mobile and take payment anywhere

Cons:

Connectivity issues with WIFI occasionally

Alternatives Considered: PAYD

Reasons for Switching to Square for Retail: Fee's were less, along with glowing reviews about the functionality of the product.

Melanie
Business Owner in US
Events Services, 2-10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

They Allow Fraud and Theft

1.0 2 years ago

Comments: Horrible experience. Square permits fraudulent chargebacks against your company. A client purchased multiple packages totally thousands of dollars from my company, received the services, and then disputed the charges as 'unrecognized'. I provided the following to square:
Her signed contracts, with an anti-chargeback clause
Photos of us performing the services at the event, with her in the photos
A chain of her emails, including an email after her event thanking us for job well done
Despite this proof and legally binding contract, Square sided with her and removed the funds from my account. I had to sit with my bank to file a dispute with Square, put a hold on all charges by Square, and start using an entirely different payment processor just to avoid Square stealing my money.
Absolute fraud.

Pros:

People understand how to use it, so it's widely accepted as a valid method of payment and no one is nervous about using it (they should be!)

Cons:

Square permits fraudulent chargebacks against your company. A client purchased multiple packages totally thousands of dollars from my company, received the services, and then disputed the charges as 'unrecognized'. I provided the following to square: Her signed contracts, with an anti-chargeback clause Photos of us performing the services at the event, with her in the photos A chain of her emails, including an email after her event thanking us for job well done Despite this proof and legally binding contract, Square sided with her and removed the funds from my account. I had to sit with my bank to file a dispute with Square, put a hold on all charges by Square, and start using an entirely different payment processor just to avoid Square stealing my money. Absolute fraud.

Katherine
Katherine
Editor in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Publishing, 2-10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Square is the Obvious Choice for POS Vendors

5.0 last month New

Pros:

It is reliable for customers and easy to use by our staff.

Cons:

We haven't come up with any complaints other than minor difficulties with connectivity in certain situations beyond Squares control.

Jose
Technical Support Specialist in Honduras
Information Technology & Services, 11-50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great allied for Retail Business

5.0 2 months ago New

Pros:

While keeping operation and inventory counts synced seems difficult, Square for Retail delivers a great experience

Cons:

Maybe some discount when purchasing annual licenses would be appreciated, but overall the performance and ease of use is great