Square vs Shopify

The small business savior that makes payments a breeze, but watch out for those sneaky fees meets the e-commerce platform that lets you sell anything, as long as you're okay with paying for every little thing. 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

Shopify

The e-commerce platform that lets you sell anything, as long as you're okay with paying for every little thing.

Pros

• All-in-one solution with hosting, payments, and inventory management
• Extensive app store for adding features without coding
• Easy setup and user-friendly interface for non-technical users

Cons

• Transaction fees on top of monthly plans unless you use Shopify Payments
• Limited customization without diving into Liquid templating or hiring a developer

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 Shopify if: You prioritize all-in-one solution with hosting, payments, and inventory management 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.