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# Compare Square Point of Sale vs TackPay

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> Detailed comparison between Square Point of Sale and TackPay. 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 | TackPay |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3021 | 8 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 0.00 | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | 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, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, 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.

### TackPay

Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, beauty salons, spas and all businesses in the restaurant and hospitality sector.&#10;&#10;Individuals like servers, bartenders, housekeepers, drivers, buskers, street artists, hosts

## Key features

### Square Point of Sale

- API
- Accounting
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Customizable Reports
- Data Security
- Mobile Payments
- Online Invoicing
- Online Payments
- PCI Compliance
- Partial Payments
- Pricing Management
- Projections
- Real-Time Data
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Sales History
- Stock Management
- Table Management

### TackPay

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Data Security
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payments
- PCI Compliance
- Reporting/Analytics
- Transaction Monitoring

## Links

- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View TackPay Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1034506/tackpay)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/154907/1034506/square-point-of-sale/vs/tackpay)

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