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# Compare AMS Point of Sale vs Square Point of Sale

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> Detailed comparison between AMS Point of Sale 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 | AMS Point of Sale | Square Point of Sale |
| **Overall rating** | - | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 0 | 3021 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 1,190.00 | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep), 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

### AMS Point of Sale

POS solution designed for garden centers, farm markets, pet supplies, sporting goods, and other businesses that helps manage payment processing, inventory control, customer loyalty, and more.

### 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

### AMS Point of Sale

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- Commission Management
- Discount Management
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Layaway Management
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Reporting/Analytics
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- eCommerce Management

### Square Point of Sale

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Billing & Invoicing
- Commission Management
- Discount Management
- Email Marketing
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Layaway Management
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Reporting/Analytics
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View AMS Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/121808/ams-point-of-sale)
- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/121808/154907/ams-point-of-sale/vs/square-point-of-sale)

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