--- description: Learn more about Square Point of Sale price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Square Point of Sale Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [POS Systems](/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) > [Square Point of Sale](/software/154907/square-point-of-sale) # Square Point of Sale Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale Page: 1 / 122\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale?page=2) > Customizable point-of-sale (POS) system built for businesses of all shapes and sizes, offering reporting and inventory management. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 3021 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses 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. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 3021 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Square - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 0.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Run your business with a plan that grows with you – starting at $0 Pick the plan that fits your business today, with the flexibility to switch or cancel anytime. No hidden fees or locked-in contracts. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, Japanese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Alerts/Notifications - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Billing & Invoicing - Cash Management - Contact Database - Credit Card Processing - Customer Accounts - Customer Management - Customisable Invoices - Delivery Management - Device Enrollment - Discount Management - Electronic Payments - Electronic Signature - Employee Management - For Bakeries - Gift Card Management - Inventory Control - Inventory Management - Invoice Processing - Labor Cost Calculator - Loyalty Program - Mobile Access - Mobile Payments - Online Ordering - Online Payments - Order Entry - Order Management - Ordering Automation - PCI Compliance - Payment Processing - Point of Sale (POS) - Pricing Management - Quotes/Estimates - Receipt Management - Recurring/Subscription Billing - Reminders - Reporting/Analytics - Restaurant POS - Returns Management - Sales Reports - Separate Checks - Table Management - Tax Calculation - Third-Party Integrations - Tips Management ## Integrations (23 total) - Acuity Scheduling - CSI Platform - Craver - DAVO - Fomo - Linktree - Local Line - Mailchimp - Make - MarginEdge - MoeGo - Paymo - Poptin - Printful - QuickBooks Online ... and 8 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [POS Systems](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) ## Related Categories - [POS Systems](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) - [Bakery Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30529/bakery/software) - [iPad POS Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30915/ipad-pos/software) - [Retail POS Systems](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31656/retail-pos-system/software) - [Recurring Billing Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30927/recurring-billing/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/152638/epos-now) — 3.8/5 (713 reviews) 2. [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/135757/netsuite) — 4.2/5 (2003 reviews) 3. [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/179251/paypal) — 4.6/5 (26301 reviews) 4. [Stripe](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/123889/stripe) — 4.6/5 (3309 reviews) 5. [Clover](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/166759/clover) — 3.8/5 (567 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Square Point of Sale" — 5.0/5 > **Will** | *9 August 2025* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use- it’s very approachable for any digital native without any need for training. I set it all up on my own > > **Cons**: The integration between square Point of Sale and Xero needs a lot of work. I spent a lot of hours correcting errors > > Positive as a user, but ultimately I stopped using it because of the issues I was having with integration. ----- ### "Stopped Charging" — 1.0/5 > **Sania** | *2 August 2024* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is quite handy and fast, but then it > > **Cons**: I have a small business. I bought the square reader machine last year for around $50, in Feb 2023. After almost one year and a half, the machine does not charge and I have to keep it connected to electricity all the time. This will cost me more than its price, and if I buy it again, I will have to pay $65. It looks like I have to purchase it again, but not happy that the machine stops working properly in less than two years. ----- ### "On the Go Payments System you can carry on your phone" — 4.0/5 > **Chris** | *18 March 2026* | Publishing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's my go to Point of Sale system for my mobile and web. I am able to use this on the go, and access it when I need to, no matter where I am. The debit card attached to the account means instant access to funds when needed. > > **Cons**: The swipe fees are in line with other payment providers, but I wished there were different levels based on total sales. Like the more you uesd it, the lower the fees. The storefront isn't as dynamic or customizable as I'd like for it to be. > > I've used this POS for over five years, and honestly, it's great. It offers a debit card tied to the account, that allows me to have instant access to funds, and if I use the transfer option, it takes one day to reach my bank account, or instant for another fee. They also offer a line of credit based on amounts processed, which is an added advantage. ----- ### "The Point of Selling is found in Square Point of Sale" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *18 March 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: As part of the Square suite of apps and services, I liked that Point of Sale provided a digital platform and the means for me to pay using my cards or digital wallets, removing the need for paper or extra hassle at the cashier. > > **Cons**: I didn't like the integration and confusion of tipping in regards to multi-card payments and other technical formalities of the service. > > Overall, Point of Sale has been a great way for me to pay quickly, conveniently, and interactively up front using a multitude of digital processes. While it removes some of the human element, I feel that it's become a more convenient purchase system. ----- ### "Square Payments Has Been a Major Setback for My Business" — 1.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *7 December 2025* | Wholesale | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: None, seriously none, there are a lot better companies out there for POS. Waste of time, customer support doenst understand anything, never offering a single solution > > **Cons**: Square Payments Has Been a Major Setback for My Business Save yourself the frustration and go with any other payment processor. Square consistently disappoints and has proven to be unreliable when it matters most. > > After four months of using Square without issues, everything suddenly went downhill. Square shut down my account out of nowhere and then also shut down a second business account I had with them. No warning, no explanation that made sense, and absolutely no regard for how much this would disrupt my operations. This wasn’t just an inconvenience — it cost me time, energy, and real money. One of my customers was even charged $360 in processing fees during a period when I had an active free-processing credit. When I brought it up, Square didn’t take responsibility and didn’t fix it. They consistently failed to honour their own terms and constantly contradicted themselves. The customer service experience made everything even worse. Every interaction felt like dealing with support reps who had little understanding of Canadian business practices or the issues I was actually facing. Instead of helping, they read off scripts, dismissed my concerns, and closed inquiries without proper resolution. There was never any real support, empathy, or accountability. Having both of my accounts shut down without valid reason caused major operational delays, unexpected expenses, and hours of wasted back-and-forth. If you rely on payment processing to keep your business running smoothly, think twice. Square ended up costing me far more than they ever provided. ----- Page: 1 / 122\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data