Lemon Squeezy vs Square

Merchant of record meets the small business savior that makes payments a breeze, but watch out for those sneaky fees. Here's our take.

Lemon Squeezy

Nice Pick

Merchant of record. They handle tax so you don't have to.

Pros

• Handles VAT/tax
• Simple setup
• Good for digital products

Cons

• Higher fees
• Less control
• Fewer features

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

These tools serve different purposes. Lemon Squeezy is a payments while Square is a hosting & deployment. We picked Lemon Squeezy based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Lemon Squeezy wins

Based on overall popularity. Lemon Squeezy is more widely used, but Square excels in its own space.