A Square vs SumUp comparison
Who’s the best all-in-one payment provider for you?
Tools and solutions that connect every side of your business.
Use Square to power your business whether you need to reach more customers, manage your business or sell in more places.
Square is the fast and easy way to sell online and in person.
Set up a free online store and integrate with one of our delivery partners.
Send an unlimited number of invoices, estimates or recurring invoices to request payments for goods & services.
Track employees, inventory and sales all for free using Square POS Software.
Simplify your day with our web-based appointment scheduling software and app.
Get your money deposited in your bank account as soon as the next working day.
How Square compares to SumUp*
| Trustpilot scores | Square: 4.3 | SumUp: 3.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost comparison | ||
| In-person processing fee | 1.75% + VAT | 1.69% |
| No chargeback fees | Yes |
€10 each |
| No additional fees for American Express | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom pricing | Yes |
Yes |
| No hardware rental fees | Yes |
Yes |
| In-person payments | ||
| Free POS app | Yes |
Yes |
| Free POS software | Yes |
POS Lite only |
| No POS subscription contracts | Yes |
1 year min. contract |
| All-in-one till system with customer display and built-in software | Yes |
No |
| Countertop iPad stand with built-in card reader | Yes |
No |
| Portable card machine with built-in receipt printer & free, pre-installed POS software | Yes |
Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes with Square Terminal and Square Register | Yes |
| Online and remote payments | ||
| Free online store | Yes |
Yes |
| Website templates | Yes |
No |
| Online ordering for restaurants | Yes |
No |
| Photo Studio app for item library and online store | Yes |
No |
| Payment links | Yes |
Yes |
| Invoices | Yes |
Yes |
| Virtual Terminal to take payments over the phone or on your computer | Yes |
Yes |
| eGift Cards | Yes |
Yes |
| Solutions designed for you | ||
| Bespoke Retail POS system | Yes |
Yes |
| Bespoke Restaurant POS system | Yes |
Yes |
| Bespoke POS System for appointments-based businesses | Yes |
No |
| Kitchen Display System | Yes |
Yes |
| Loyalty programme software | Yes |
Yes |
| Email marketing software | Yes |
No |
| Team management | Yes |
Yes |
| Inventory management | Yes |
Yes |
| Connects with 100+ apps in the app marketplace including popular accounting, order ahead, eCommerce and booking platforms | Yes |
No |
| 25+ APIs for custom online, mobile and in-person workflows | Yes |
No |
| Dedicated 24/7 priority customer support team and phone line | Available on Paid Plans for Square for Restaurants, Square for Retail and Square Appointments and for Square Register and Square Terminal users | No |
*Competitive data on this page was collected as of 27th April 2023 and it is based on information found on sumup.com/ie. 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.
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Four things you can depend on with Square.
Whether you need business tools and solutions for your retail store, quick-service restaurant, beauty salon or on-the-go jobs, Square offers the reliability and ease of use every business needs.
Hardware for selling anywhere.
Reliable and secure hardware for every type of business.
Take contactless and chip and PIN payments anywhere with a card reader that pairs directly with your device.
Take payments, print receipts and run your business with a powerful and portable payment terminal.
Get an all in one POS register with a dedicated customer display that lets you start selling right out of the box.
Turn your iPad into a professional point-of-sale and take every kind of payment with a built-in card reader to match.
Frequently asked questions
(by people thinking about switching from SumUp to Square)
Switching is easier than you think. A Square implementation expert will help you set up hardware and software, connect your existing apps and services, train your staff and get the most out of Square.
There is not a Square - SumUp integration, but it’s simple to switch from SumUp to Square for your in-person and eCommerce platform. Connect with our team for more information about switching to Square.
You can go from downloading Square POS to making your first sale in minutes by signing up for your free account here. Our hardware works out of the box with no configuration required. You can create your own site with our website builder on Square Online or sync your existing eCommerce platform.
Our Support Centre can help with general questions, and once you have signed up for an account, you can contact our highly trained customer support team via phone or email.
Resources
How Square works
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Business types
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