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Best Square POS alternatives in India (2027)
Square POS is a pos & retail billing product from Block, Oakland, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 7 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Square POS are Odoo Point of Sale (Free plan), PosEase (Free plan), GloriaFood (Free plan), retailcloud (Free plan) and Ecwid POS (Free plan). Odoo Point of Sale is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹500/month.
Why businesses look for a Square POS alternative
Indian support and GST
Square POS is built in United States. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Square POS does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Square POS alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Square POS's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Square POS (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Odoo Point of Sale | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  PosEase | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  GloriaFood | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  retailcloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Ecwid POS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Oliver POS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Just Billing POS | Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Paytm All-in-One POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  PhonePe POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Mswipe POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Loyverse | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Shopify POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Lightspeed POS | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Clover | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Toast POS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Marg POS | One-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GST | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Busy POS | Priced within BUSY editions (see busy.in/pricing) | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Nukkad Shops | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Vend by Lightspeed | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Snapbizz | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Square POS alternatives in detail
2. PosEase
PosEase · Patiala · POS & retail billing · 4.5/5
Restaurant POS and hotel management software with online order integration.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Square POS
- Built in India (Patiala)
3. GloriaFood
Oracle · Austin · POS & retail billing · 4.4/5
Free online ordering and table reservation system for restaurants.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. retailcloud
retailcloud · Concord · POS & retail billing · 4.3/5
Cloud POS systems and software for retail stores.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Oliver POS
Oliver POS · St. John's · POS & retail billing · 4.2/5
Point of sale built for WooCommerce stores.
Free plan
Free plan available
Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year
Free trial
Compared with Square POS
- No free plan, unlike Square POS
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Key features
- GST invoices with HSN/SAC codes
- Automatic tax and discount calculation
- GST reports for return filing
- Invoices by SMS, email or WhatsApp
- Advance payment tracking
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Square POS
- No free plan, unlike Square POS
- Built in India (Noida)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Square POS
- No free plan, unlike Square POS
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Square POS
- No free plan, unlike Square POS
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Square POS alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Square POS alternatives
How to choose a Square POS alternative
- Test billing speed at your busiest hour; a slow counter costs sales.
- Check offline mode — internet in shops fails, billing must not.
- For chains, central stock and pricing control matters more than counter features.
Square POS alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Square POS in 2027?+
The closest matches to Square POS on App Advisor are Odoo Point of Sale (Free plan), PosEase (Free plan), GloriaFood (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Square POS, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Square POS?+
Yes. 7 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Odoo Point of Sale (Free plan), PosEase (Free plan), GloriaFood (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Square POS?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Nukkad Shops starts lowest at ₹500/mo. Odoo Point of Sale also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Square POS?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including PosEase (Free plan), Just Billing POS (Rs 707/month · Any Professional edition, or Rs 7,079/year), Paytm All-in-One POS (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Square POS vs Odoo Point of Sale: which is better?+
Odoo Point of Sale is the closest match to Square POS in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Square POS alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in pos & retail billing or a category Square POS also covers, and Block's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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