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# Compare Square Point of Sale vs PayPal Checkout

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Square Point of Sale | PayPal Checkout |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3022 | 60 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0,00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | - |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### 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.

### PayPal Checkout

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## Key features

### Square Point of Sale

- Accounting
- Commission Management
- Customizable Invoices
- Customizable Reports
- Data Security
- Discount Management
- Mobile Payments
- Online Invoicing
- Online Payments
- Partial Payments
- Pricing Management
- Projections
- Real-Time Data
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Sales History
- Stock Management
- Table Management

### PayPal Checkout

- Data Security
- Mobile Payments
- Online Payments
- Payment Fraud Prevention
- Reporting/Analytics
- Transaction Monitoring

## Links

- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View PayPal Checkout Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1048386/paypal-checkout)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/154907/1048386/square-point-of-sale/vs/paypal-checkout)

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