---
description: Compare Checkout.com vs Square Point of Sale. Learn more about each of the software’s price, features, and helpful software reviews for South African business users.
image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress
title: Compare Checkout.com vs Square Point of Sale - Capterra South Africa 2026
---

Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payment Processing Software](/directory/30232/payment-processing/software) > [Checkout.com \<span\>vs\</span\> Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/144090/154907/checkout-com/vs/square-point-of-sale)

# Compare Checkout.com vs Square Point of Sale

Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/144090/154907/checkout-com/vs/square-point-of-sale

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

-----

## At a Glance

| Metric | Checkout.com | Square Point of Sale |
| **Overall rating** | 3.3/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3 | 3021 |
| **Starting Price** | A$0,15 | US$0,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Checkout.com

Our product is available globally, we accept all major credit cards as well as local payment solutions.

### 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

### Checkout.com

- API
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payments
- Recurring/Subscription Billing

### Square Point of Sale

- API
- Accounting
- Commission Management
- Customizable Invoices
- Customizable Reports
- Discount Management
- Mobile Payments
- Online Invoicing
- Online Payments
- Partial Payments
- Pricing Management
- Projections
- Real-Time Data
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- Reminders
- Sales History
- Security Management
- Stock Management
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Checkout.com Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/144090/checkout-com)
- [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/144090/154907/checkout-com/vs/square-point-of-sale)

-----

## Structured Data

<script type="application/ld+json">
  {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"name":"Compare Checkout.com vs Square Point of Sale - Capterra South Africa 2026","description":"Compare Checkout.com vs Square Point of Sale. Learn more about each of the software’s price, features, and helpful software reviews for South African business users.","url":"https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/144090/154907/checkout-com/vs/square-point-of-sale","about":[{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/software/144090/checkout-com#software"},{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/software/154907/square-point-of-sale#software"}],"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/144090/154907/checkout-com/vs/square-point-of-sale#breadcrumblist"},"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/144090/154907/checkout-com/vs/square-point-of-sale#webpage","@type":["WebPage","CollectionPage"],"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/#website"},"inLanguage":"en-ZA","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/#organization"}},{"name":"Checkout.com","description":"Their unified global payment processing platform features in-country acquiring, relevant payment methods, feature parity across geographies, fraud filtering, and reporting features, via one API. Businesses use Checkout.coms proprietary payment platform for faster processing speeds, better reliability, and full access to customizable data streams. Processing 150+ currencies, Checkout.com has direct access major international cards as well as popular alternative and local payment methods.","url":"https://www.capterra.co.za/software/144090/checkout-com","@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/software/144090/checkout-com#software","@type":"SoftwareApplication","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/#organization"},"applicationCategory":"BusinessApplication","aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":3.3,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":3},"offers":{"price":"0.15","@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"AUD"},"operatingSystem":"Cloud"},{"name":"Square Point of Sale","description":"Square Point of Sale is the POS system that enables business of all sizes and industries to sell in-person, online, over the phone, or out in the field. It helps track customer preferences and feedback with every sale. Use your POS’s built in sales and inventory reports to see how the business is doing.","image":"https://gdm-catalog-fmapi-prod.imgix.net/ProductScreenshot/bc3e6fe3-9d1a-42fb-940a-2c4c1de4c126.jpeg","url":"https://www.capterra.co.za/software/154907/square-point-of-sale","@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/software/154907/square-point-of-sale#software","@type":"SoftwareApplication","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/#organization"},"applicationCategory":"BusinessApplication","aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.6,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":3021},"offers":{"price":"0","@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"USD"},"operatingSystem":"Cloud, Android, Platform ios, Platform ipad"},{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/144090/154907/checkout-com/vs/square-point-of-sale#breadcrumblist","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"name":"Home","position":1,"item":"/","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"Payment Processing Software","position":2,"item":"/directory/30232/payment-processing/software","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"Checkout.com vs Square Point of Sale","position":3,"item":"https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/144090/154907/checkout-com/vs/square-point-of-sale","@type":"ListItem"}]}]}
</script>