Braintree vs Square

PayPal's developer-friendly sidekick meets the small business savior that makes payments a breeze, but watch out for those sneaky fees. Here's our take.

Braintree

Nice Pick

PayPal's developer-friendly sidekick. It makes payments easy until you need to talk to a human.

Pros

• Seamless integration with PayPal and digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay
• Robust APIs and SDKs that simplify complex payment workflows
• Strong fraud protection and PCI compliance built-in

Cons

• Customer support can be slow and impersonal, typical of big corporate platforms
• Pricing isn't the cheapest, especially for high-volume transactions

Square

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 Braintree if: You want seamless integration with paypal and digital wallets like apple pay and google pay and can live with customer support can be slow and impersonal, typical of big corporate platforms.

Use Square if: You prioritize dead-simple setup with no technical skills required over what Braintree offers.

The Bottom Line

Braintree wins

PayPal's developer-friendly sidekick. It makes payments easy until you need to talk to a human.