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# Compare Cash Register vs Square Point of Sale

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> Detailed comparison between Cash Register 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 | Cash Register | Square Point of Sale |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 3022 |
| **Starting Price** | US$1,00 | US$0,00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Cash Register

All small and medium retail&#10;General retail&#10;Restaurants&#10;Theaters (Tickets)&#10;Timed sales (Rental / use per minute or hour)

### 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

### Cash Register

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Customer Accounts
- Discount Management
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Ordering Automation
- Restaurant POS
- Retail POS
- Sales Reports

### Square Point of Sale

- Accounting
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Customer Accounts
- Customizable Reports
- Discount Management
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Online Invoicing
- Ordering Automation
- Partial Payments
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reminders
- Restaurant POS
- Retail POS
- Sales History
- Sales Reports
- Stock Management
- Table Management

## Links

- [View Cash Register Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/141376/cash-register)
- [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/141376/154907/cash-register/vs/square-point-of-sale)

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