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Square POS

by Block · Oakland, California · Since 2009

Free POS with payments.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Square POS?

Square POS is pos & retail billing from Block, based in Oakland, United States and has been building software since 2009. Free POS with payments.

POS software runs the billing counter — barcode scanning, GST invoices, payments, discounts — and extends to stock, loyalty, multi-store reporting and e-commerce sync. Retail chains, grocers, pharmacies, apparel stores and restaurants each have specialised variants.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free trial available
  • +Prices published openly on the official pricing page
  • +Developer API documented on the official site
  • +Integrations directory on the official site

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

Square POS at a glance

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Square POS features

As listed on Square POS's official website.

  • Real-time data
  • Customer insights
  • Powerful reports
  • Take it all on the go
  • Run your business in real time
  • Break down how it adds up
  • Insights in your inbox
  • Dashboard on the web
  • Square Dashboard app for iPhone and Android

Square POS pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Square POS charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on squareup.com.

Square POS screenshots

Square POS video

Square POS App Walkthrough (with in-app footage)

Specifications

Category
POS & retail billing
Vendor
Block
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Founded
2009
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Square POS — frequently asked questions

Where is the Square POS login page?+

Square POS's login is at https://app.squareup.com/login?lang_code=en-us, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for Square POS?+

New accounts are created at https://squareup.com/signup/en-US on Square POS's official site.

How much does Square POS cost?+

Square POS publishes its plans at https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Square POS have a free trial?+

Yes. Square POS's official site offers a free trial.

What is Square POS?+

Square POS is pos & retail billing by Block. Free POS with payments.

How much does Square POS cost?+

Square POS has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Square POS offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Square POS offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Square POS made in India?+

No. Square POS is developed by Block in Oakland, United States.

Who is Square POS best suited for?+

Square POS suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for pos & retail billing.

What are the best alternatives to Square POS?+

Popular alternatives in pos & retail billing include Petpooja, GoFrugal POS, Bill Free. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Square POS deployed?+

Square POS is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Block

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Block · Oakland, California · Founded 2006 · 8 products in our catalogue

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