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# Compare WHMCS vs Square Point of Sale

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> Detailed comparison between WHMCS and Square Point of Sale. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | WHMCS | Square Point of Sale |
| **Overall rating** | 4.1/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 112 | 3021 |
| **Starting Price** | US$18,95 | US$0,00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### WHMCS

Designed for web hosting businesses, it is an integrated solution that enables automation of operations such as billing, service provisioning, payments and more.

### Square Point of Sale

Square Point of Sale (POS) is used by several small and large businesses every day, including businesses such as retailers, bakeries, delis, and hairdressers.

## Key features

### WHMCS

- API
- Alerts/Notifications
- Contact Database
- Customizable Branding
- Customizable Invoices
- Customizable Reports
- Customizable Templates
- Invoice Creation
- Invoice History
- Online Invoicing
- Payment Processing
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- Reminders

### Square Point of Sale

- API
- Accounting
- Alerts/Notifications
- Contact Database
- Customizable Branding
- Customizable Invoices
- Customizable Reports
- Customizable Templates
- Invoice Creation
- Invoice History
- Online Invoicing
- Partial Payments
- Payment Processing
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Data
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- Reminders
- Sales History
- Stock Management
- Table Management

## Links

- [View WHMCS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/130157/whmcs)
- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/130157/154907/whmcs/vs/square-point-of-sale)

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