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# Compare PayPal Point of Sale vs Square for Retail

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | PayPal Point of Sale | Square for Retail |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2290 | 492 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0,01 | US$0,00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### PayPal Point of Sale

Whether you're a small business, ecommerce platform, marketplace, enterprise, or developer, PayPal Commerce Platform offers what you need to run your business and help it grow.

### Square for Retail

Whether you sell online or in store, Square for Retail can work for your retail business no matter your size or style.

## Key features

### PayPal Point of Sale

- Billing & Invoicing
- Discount Management
- Electronic Signature
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Inventory Tracking
- Invoice Management
- Item Management
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- Returns Tracking
- Sales Tax Management
- Search/Filter
- eCommerce Management

### Square for Retail

- Billing & Invoicing
- Discount Management
- Electronic Signature
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Inventory Tracking
- Invoice Management
- Item Management
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- Returns Tracking
- Sales Tax Management
- Search/Filter
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View PayPal Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/171165/paypal-here-app)
- [View Square for Retail Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1006974/square-for-retail)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/171165/1006974/paypal-here-app/vs/square-for-retail)

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