Adyen vs Square

The payment platform that actually unifies everything, so you can stop juggling 10 different providers meets the small business savior that makes payments a breeze, but watch out for those sneaky fees. Here's our take.

Adyen

The payment platform that actually unifies everything, so you can stop juggling 10 different providers.

Pros

• Single API for online, in-app, and in-store payments
• Supports over 250 payment methods and 150 currencies globally
• Built-in fraud prevention and data analytics tools

Cons

• Pricing can be steep for smaller businesses
• Complex setup may require dedicated technical resources

Square

Nice Pick

The small business savior that makes payments a breeze, but watch out for those sneaky fees.

Pros

• Dead-simple setup with no technical skills required
• All-in-one ecosystem from POS to payroll
• Transparent pricing with no long-term contracts

Cons

• Transaction fees can add up fast for high-volume sales
• Limited customization options for larger businesses

The Verdict

Use Square if: You want dead-simple setup with no technical skills required and can live with transaction fees can add up fast for high-volume sales.

Use Adyen if: You prioritize single api for online, in-app, and in-store payments over what Square offers.

The Bottom Line

Square wins

The small business savior that makes payments a breeze, but watch out for those sneaky fees.