Square vs Adyen

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

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

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

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.