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# Compare Retail Express vs Square for Retail

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> Detailed comparison between Retail Express and Square for Retail. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Retail Express | Square for Retail |
| **Overall rating** | 3.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 492 |
| **Starting Price** | - | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### Retail Express

Retail Express is the ideal choice for inventory-based retailers in Australia and New Zealand, designed to support businesses of all sizes, from individual stores to expansive multi-store brands.

### Square for Retail

Whether you sell online or in store, Square for Retail can work for your retail business no matter your size or style.

## Key features

### Retail Express

- Accounting
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Commission Management
- Customer Database
- Discount Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Inventory Replenishment
- Mail Order
- Merchandise Management
- Order Fulfillment
- Order Processing
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Data
- Receipt Management
- Reorder Management
- Returns Management
- Stock Management
- Supplier Management
- eCommerce Management

### Square for Retail

- Accounting
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Commission Management
- Customer Database
- Discount Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Inventory Replenishment
- Mail Order
- Merchandise Management
- Order Fulfillment
- Order Processing
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Data
- Receipt Management
- Reorder Management
- Returns Management
- Stock Management
- Supplier Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Retail Express Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/182703/retail-express)
- [View Square for Retail Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1006974/square-for-retail)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/182703/1006974/retail-express/vs/square-for-retail)

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