A Square vs. Micros comparison

Compare payment providers to find the best solution for your business.

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Square POS solutions are built to help you deliver great experiences, save time, and streamline business operations (not cause more headaches).

How Square compares to Micros*

Trustpilot comparison

Square

4.2/5

Micros

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Cost comparison

	Square	Micros
In-person processing fee	1.6% per tap or insert *Custom pricing may be available for businesses processing over $250k per year.	Information not available publicly
No refund fees	Yes	Information not available publicly
No chargeback fees	Yes	Information not available publicly
No additional fees for American Express	Yes	Information not available publicly
No hardware rental fees	Yes	Information not available publicly
Next business day transfer to external bank account as standard	Yes	Information not available publicly
Weekend transfer to external bank account	Yes	Information not available publicly
Instant transfer – access funds in minutes (for a fee)	Yes	Information not available publicly

In-person payments

	Square	Micros
Free POS App with no monthly fees	No monthly fees when you take payments with Square	No
All-in-one POS system with customer display and built-in software	Square Register - $1,099	Yes
Portable EFTPOS machine with built-in receipt printer and free, pre-installed POS software	Square Terminal - $329	No
Countertop iPad POS stand with built-in card reader	Square Stand - $149	No
POS Hardware starting price	Square Reader - $65	Information not available publicly
Physical gift cards	Yes	Information not available publicly
Afterpay acceptance In person	Yes	Information not available publicly
Built-in surcharge feature	Yes	Information not available publicly
Offline payments (Process card payments without internet access)	Yes	Information not available publicly

Online and remote payments

	Square	Micros
Free online store	Yes	Information not available publicly
Website templates	Yes	Yes
Photo Studio app for item library and online store	Yes	Information not available publicly
Payment links	Yes	Information not available publicly
Invoicing software	Yes	Information not available publicly
Virtual Terminal to take payments over the phone or on your computer	Yes	Information not available publicly
Afterpay acceptance online	Yes	Information not available publicly
e-Gift Cards	Yes	Information not available publicly

Solutions designed for you

	Square	Micros
Retail POS System	Yes	Yes
Restaurant POS System	Yes	Yes
POS System for Appointments-based businesses	Yes	No
Self-ordering kiosk	Yes	No
Kitchen Display System	Yes	Yes
Loyalty program software	Yes	No
Email marketing software	Yes	No
Team management software, including rostering and time tracking	Yes	No
Inventory management	Yes	No
Customer management	Yes	Yes

Support

	Square	Micros
Premium set up services for qualified businesses	Yes	Yes
Real-time software updates	Yes	Manual system resets that can disrupt your business
iOS device compatibility	Yes	No
Support included in your plan	Yes	Pay extra annual fees for support
Dispute and chargeback management	Yes	No

*Competitive data on this page was collected as of 1 May 2023 and it is based on information found on oracle.com. This information is subject to change or update without notice. Square does not make any representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this page.

1.6% card present rate applies for Square Sellers who sign up on or after 30 May 2024. The rate of 1.9% will apply for Square Sellers who signed up prior to this date when using Square Reader, Square Stand or Tap to Pay, as listed in the Square Fee Schedule.

Cut wait times with Square Kiosk

Reduce queues and order errors with Square Kiosk, your go-to self-ordering solution for Aussie hospitality businesses. Keep your sales up and operations smooth when things get busy, letting your team focus on other value-add tasks, while handling more orders even if you are short-staffed.

Cut wait times and make service faster
Minimise order errors
Free up staff for other value-add tasks

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Five things you can depend on with Square

Say goodbye to system resets. With Square, your menu updates, payment data, and sales reports stay synced in real-time and can be viewed from anywhere.
Square is simple to set up, and getting started is as easy as downloading the app.

Square is intuitive to use for you and your team, without the complicated manuals or training courses.
We’re in your corner. With options for one-on-one or remote implementation and support from our award-winning team of experts, you’ll always have someone to call if you need help.

Easily customise your POS with the tools your business needs with just a few clicks and keep everything synced with one account – no integration fees or long-term contracts required.

Why businesses choose Square over Micros

When comparing Square to Micros, many businesses are drawn to Square’s reliability, ease of use, streamlined setup and dedicated support. Say goodbye to confusing manuals, costly consulting projects and system resets that interrupt your business.

A POS solution that works for you.

With Square it’s easy to get set up, train your staff, and empower them to take orders in minutes. Your payments and customer data sync to the cloud in real-time and can be accessed from anywhere. And we’re constantly updating our software so that you get the most reliable POS on the market, no technicians needed.

All your tools, working together

Start for free with the essentials, then pick and choose the tools you need without the need for costly integrations. Easily customise your POS to meet your evolving business needs with integrated payroll, marketing, online ordering, on-demand delivery and more available at your fingertips.

We’ve got you covered

Focus on running your restaurant - we’ll deal with the rest. Get direct access to our award-winning support team, so there’s always someone available if you need assistance. As the merchant of record, Square manages PCI compliance, investigates fraud and responds to disputes on your behalf – no more chasing down the bank or extra chargeback fees.

Always know what you’re paying for

We believe in transparency – which means no long-term contracts and no hidden fees. With Square you always know what you’re paying for, software updates are free and you have the flexibility to opt in or out at any time based on your business needs.

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Meet our POS solutions

Square for Restaurants

The POS solution designed for restaurants of all sizes, from quick service to full service. Streamline operations and deliver great diner experiences with built-in support for menus, kitchen and table management, online ordering, pickup and delivery. Pay only when you take a payment.

Key Features

Conversational ordering
Integrated with top delivery partners
Take orders online, in line, tableside, through a delivery partner or even on social channels
Restaurant and kitchen performance reporting
Integrated with top delivery and inventory partners

Pricing

Starts at $0 per month with the Free plan, and includes all the essentials you need to run day-to-day restaurant operations.

Unlock advanced features with Plus, starting at $129/month per location.

Processing Rates
In-person payments
1.6% per tap or insert

Online payments
2.2% with the Free or Plus plan

Learn more about Square for Restaurants

Square for Retail

A POS solution designed specifically for retail businesses. Get automatic inventory management, advanced reporting tools and sales support that works in-store and online.

Key Features

Sell in-store and online
Sell on social channels
Multi-location fulfilment and returns
Track, order and adjust stock
Set low stock alerts
Print barcode labels
Create purchase orders
Advanced inventory reporting (including COGS tracking)

Pricing

Starts at $0 per month with the Free plan.

Unlock advanced inventory features with Plus, available for $109 per month per location.

Processing Rates
In-person and invoice payments
1.6% per tap or insert

Online payments
2.2% with the Free or Plus plan

Learn more about Square for Retail

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Sleek, fast payment hardware

Reliable and secure hardware for all types of events no matter how big or small.

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Square Reader

The fastest and most secure way to pay. Accept chip + PIN cards, contactless payments, Apple Pay and Google Pay. An easy solution for your on-the-go business.

Square Terminal

The all-in-one portable EFTPOS machine that lets you accept all kinds of payments easily and print (or email) receipts – the perfect solution for tableside services.

Square Register

The fully integrated touchscreen point-of-sale that lets you start selling right out of the box. Manage card and contactless payments, online sales and more, all from one POS register.

Square Stand

Turn your iPad into a powerful point of sale with payments built in. In a swivel, Stand becomes a customer display, so you can sell accurately and customers can confirm their total and pay.