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3 Best Alternatives to Square
Square is great, but it's not the only option. Here are the 3 best Square alternatives, ranked by community votes — with honest pros and cons for each.
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The default payments infrastructure for internet businesses, from first sale to global scale.
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The original online payment brand, now spanning checkout, business payments, and P2P transfers.
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Free alternatives to Square
If budget is the main concern, these options have a free or open-source tier:
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best alternative to Square?
- Stripe is the top-ranked alternative to Square based on community upvotes, but the right pick depends on your specific needs — see the full ranked list above with pros and cons for each.
- Is there a free alternative to Square?
- Yes — Stripe, PayPal offer a free or open-source tier and can work as a free alternative to Square, depending on which features you need.
- How many alternatives to Square are there?
- We currently track 3 alternatives to Square on Kreemhunt, ranked by community upvotes. New alternatives are added as we review more tools in this category.