--- description: Learn how Square Point of Sale can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Square Point of Sale Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payment Processing Software](/directory/23/payment-management/software) > [Square Point of Sale](/software/91016/square-point-of-sale) # Square Point of Sale Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91016/square-point-of-sale Page: 1 / 123\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91016/square-point-of-sale?page=2) > Square Point of Sale is a POS solution for Android and iOS devices which includes tools for managing payments, digital receipts, inventory, reports, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 3031 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Square Point of Sale •POS system can be customized and expanded with additional features based on business needs. •All features are integrated for streamlined management. •Accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express payments, including offline payment processing. •Payment details for regular customers can be securely stored for one-tap checkout. •Tracks customer purchases, preferences, and feedback automatically with each sale. •Employee passcodes can be set to control data access; all transactions are linked to specific employees. •Tracks sales and refunds by employee, supporting commission and tip reconciliation. •Employees can clock in and out using timecards on the POS, with automatic overtime calculation and editable hours. •Provides real-time and historical sales trends for performance monitoring. •Built-in sales and inventory reports help identify new opportunities and optimize product offerings. •Sales reports can be filtered by location, device, and employee. •Revenue-per-labor-hour reports can be generated to assess employee efficiency. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 3031 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Square - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0,00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Run your business with a plan that grows with you – starting at $0 Pick the plan that fits your business today, with the flexibility to switch or cancel anytime. No hidden fees or locked-in contracts. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, Japanese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Billing & Invoicing - CRM - Cash Management - Clock In/Out - Commission Management - Contact Database - Contact Management - Credit Card Processing - Custom Cake Orders - Customer Accounts - Customer Database - Customer History - Customer Management ## Integrations (23 total) - Acuity Scheduling - CSI Platform - Craver - DAVO - Fomo - Linktree - Local Line - Mailchimp - Make - MarginEdge - MoeGo - Paymo - Poptin - Printful - QuickBooks Online ... and 8 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/23/payment-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Payment Processing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/23/payment-management/software) - [Point of Sale Systems](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/195/point-of-sale/software) - [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/240/billing-invoicing/software) - [Mobile Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/290/mobile/software) - [Bakery Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/186/bakery/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Like the more you uesd it, the lower the fees. The storefront isn't as dynamic or customizable as I'd like for it to be. > > I've used this POS for over five years, and honestly, it's great. It offers a debit card tied to the account, that allows me to have instant access to funds, and if I use the transfer option, it takes one day to reach my bank account, or instant for another fee. They also offer a line of credit based on amounts processed, which is an added advantage. ----- ### "Square makes running our coffee shop easy" — 5.0/5 > **Briana** | *21 June 2025* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Super easy to set up and use. I love how it's an all-in-one type system. Also Square is so versatile I'll be using it for every business I start no matter the industry. > > **Cons**: I've always gotten help when chatting Support, but it's a 50/50 if they are nice about it. I do like having the option of web-based chat, phone call, or email support. > > Between online orders, in-person sales, marketing, and our loyalty program, it’s been really convenient having everything in one place. ----- ### "My Square nightmare" — 1.0/5 > **John** | *11 December 2025* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been using Square for several years. I liked the simplicity of using it, although Square charges the same fee for debit cards as for credit cards and is a point higher if you have to manually process the charge. > > **Cons**: They will not refund processing fees for mistaken charges (see below). My efforts to get a reversal of the fees assessed fell on deaf ears. > > My Square nightmare: I have been using Square for several years. I liked the simplicity of using it, although Square charges the same fee for debit cards as for credit cards and is a point higher if you have to manually process the charge. I have been able to accept that. But after what happened to me last week, I have to speak out. Last week I processed a charge. The correct amount of the charge was $422.57, but the amount that was processed was $42,257.33 ($422.57 plus two 3s). I can’t say with certainty that I didn’t somehow hit the 3 key a couple times by accident, but I don’t think I did and I know I didn’t intend to. When I saw the amount that was actually charged I IMMEDIATELY REVERSED THE CHARGE by issuing a refund for a “mistaken charge.” (The reversal was processed 4 minutes after the charge.) Then I went back and processed the correct amount. The next morning I got an email from Square informing me that it was taking $687.41 from my biz checking account in order to cover the processing fees from the refunded charge (my Square account had a balance that Square also took, a total of $1,098.69). At first I assumed it was just part of the process and it would be refunded to my account. When it didn’t happen I contacted customer service. It took a while to reach customer service and when I did I went through 6 levels of online CSRs rejecting my request that the charge be reversed. I was told that the processing charge was not refundable and there was nothing they could do about it. I appealed until I couldn’t appeal any more (which is why I went through 6 levels). Without exception everyone was sympathetic to my situation, without exception no one did anything to make it right. All that is left to me now is to share my horror story as far and wide as possible to warn other small businesses about this horrible, unethical business practice. I’m sure I’m not the only one this has happened to; don’t let it happen to you. ----- ### "The BEST point of sales app\!" — 5.0/5 > **Orlando** | *17 June 2025* | Computer Hardware | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Square Point of Sale is a fantastic app which a GREAT UI/UX, the best in the industry. It has inventory management like no other and is very intuitive. I've tried other apps, and none come close to use of use or setup. It is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its ever growing community as well. > > **Cons**: I don't have any dislikes about Square POS at this time. It is a great app. I wouldn't change anything at this time. > > I use Square POS on my iPad Pro 12.9 and it is a great experience. I use it everyday to checkout customers and make small updates. The checkout process is easy for me and the customer to understand. ----- ### "Reliable and trustworthy software for your business." — 5.0/5 > **Mariano** | *15 March 2025* | Investment Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Everything was so orderly and good performing. Its ease of use and it's pricing favored us. It's the best for small businesses. It so easy to customize the menu making it easy to check people out. Create items,track inventory with the best of all. Our daily helper. > > **Cons**: It was a little confusing to get started but it gets better with time. > > We've had phenomenal experience and their customer service is amazing. ----- Page: 1 / 123\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91016/square-point-of-sale?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91016/square-point-of-sale) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data