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# Compare Square Point of Sale vs Tyro

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> Detailed comparison between Square Point of Sale and Tyro. 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 | Tyro |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3021 | 1 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 0.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation |

## 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.

### Tyro

Designed for hospitality, retail, health, and other industries, the cloud-based software helps record transactions, track unsettled amounts, and upload batch pay files.

## Key features

### Square Point of Sale

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Billing & Invoicing
- Credit Card Processing
- Customizable Reports
- Data Security
- Electronic Payments
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payments
- PCI Compliance
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Receipt Management
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Transaction History

### Tyro

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Billing & Invoicing
- Credit Card Processing
- Data Security
- Electronic Payments
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payments
- PCI Compliance
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Receipt Management
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Transaction History

## Links

- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View Tyro Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1038192/tyro-payments)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/154907/1038192/square-point-of-sale/vs/tyro-payments)

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