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# Compare Square Point of Sale vs Paydock

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> Detailed comparison between Square Point of Sale and Paydock. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Square Point of Sale | Paydock |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | - |
| **Total Reviews** | 3028 | 0 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 0.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | Yes | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### 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.

### Paydock

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## Key features

### Square Point of Sale

- API
- Accounting
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Data Import/Export
- Online Payments
- PCI Compliance
- Partial Payments
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Data
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Sales History
- Search/Filter
- Stock Management
- Table Management

### Paydock

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Customisable Branding
- Data Import/Export
- Online Payments
- PCI Compliance
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Real-Time Data
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter

## Links

- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View Paydock Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1015072/paydock)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/154907/1015072/square-point-of-sale/vs/paydock)

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