Software

Square Business Software and Tools

Integrated hardware and software solutions that power your business

Learn how Square can support every side of your business, no matter your industry or size.

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A toolkit for every coastal challenge

Square business software and enterprise tools power a wide variety of business types. Whether you’re just opening your doors or you’re streamlining processes to scale, Square provides the business solutions you need for every step.

Business management

Sell anywhere and get paid anytime with flexible omnichannel tools that connect and customize all parts of your business.

  • Contract builder
    Build and customize professional contracts for your business.
  • Estimating software
    Create and send professional estimates, then turn accepted work into invoices.
  • Invoicing software
    Quickly send and track invoices to save time and get paid faster.

  • ECommerce platform
    Turn any business into an online business with a free eCommerce website.
  • Online ordering system
    Create an online ordering page for your restaurant to accept online orders, to promote repeat purchases, and to streamline deliveries.
  • Photo Studio app
    Shoot professional-level photos from your own device.

 

    • QR code ordering system
      Provide contactless, self-serve ordering and payment for your dine-in customers with a scannable QR code.
    • Website templates
      Create custom website templates for eCommerce, retail, restaurants, services, and more.

  • Buy now, pay later
    Let your customers pay in installments while you get paid up front, online or in-person.
  • Instant transfers
    Get your funds instantly and stay in control of your cash flow.
  • Online payments
    Keep your online transactions safe with secure online payments.
  • Payment links
    Accept payments almost anywhere with Square payment links. Easy to create, to share, and to track.
  • Payment processing
    Get paid faster with secure payment processing solutions. Offer fraud protection with no monthly fees.
  • Payment risk manager
    Get insight into payment fraud patterns. Set custom rules and alerts to detect and manage risk.
  • Tap to Pay on Android
    Accept contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets from compatible Android devices.
  • Tap to Pay on iPhone
    Accept contactless cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets with your iPhone.

  • Square Dashboard
    Keep your business at your fingertips with real-time reports and insights into what’s selling.
  • Square point-of-sale software
    Easily sell in person, online, over the phone, or out in the field.
  • Virtual Terminal/Computer POS
    Bill remotely or take payments over the phone and record them on your computer.

  • Square Kitchen Display System
    Keep orders, delivery, and front- and back-of-house operations in sync from one screen.
  • Square Restaurant POS
    An all-in-one POS system built to help owners, managers, and staff make the most of every shift.

  • Inventory management
    Built-in inventory management tools sync with your online store and give you access to inventory tracking, to stock alerts, and to inventory reports.
  • Square Retail POS
    Streamline your business and sync in-store and online sales, inventory, purchase orders, customer information, reporting, and more.

POS hardware

Whether you need a card reader or an all-in-one POS system, our tools allow you to start selling fast.

Compatible accessories

All the POS hardware accessories needed for your business, including receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, and more.

Square Stand

Simplify checkout in just one swivel with an easy-to-use iPad POS or self-service kiosk that’s intuitive and integrated – no card readers required.

Square Kiosk

Reimagine self-ordering with an AI-powered kiosk designed to answer questions, speed up lines, and grow orders.

Square Register

A fully integrated, touchscreen point of sale that lets you start selling right out of the box. Manage card and contactless payments, online sales and more, all from one POS register.

Square Terminal

An all-in-one portable credit card terminal that lets you accept payments and print or email receipts. A perfect solution for tableside services.

Square Reader

Accept chip cards and contactless payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. An easy solution for your on-the-go business.

Square Reader for magstripe

Our free credit card reader works with the free Square Point of Sale app to accept swipe payments on smartphones or tablets.

Customer engagement

Connect with existing customers, reach new ones, and grow relationships with tools that integrate seamlessly with Square solutions.

  • Square Appointments POS
    The point-of-sale solution for bookings, payments, retail, inventory, and more.
  • Appointment reminders
    Send SMS and email reminders automatically to help clients arrive prepared and keep your schedule moving.
  • Instagram booking
    Let clients book appointments directly from Instagram without leaving the app for free.
  • Online booking
    Create a free website that enables customers to book their appointments and purchase items.

  • Card on file
    Safely store credit card information for repeat clients. Charge saved cards at the tap of a button.
  • Customer directory
    Access customer information such as purchase history or loyalty status. Use the data to make smarter business decisions and to bring customers more of what they love.
  • Customer feedback
    Collect customer feedback right from email and text message receipts.
  • CRM software
    Manage your sales, marketing, customer support, and contacts in a single system.
  • Square Email Marketing
    Email marketing powered by your POS. Integrate customer data to send targeted campaigns in minutes.
  • Square Gift Cards
    Boost sales and bring in new customers by offering physical or digital gift cards online or in-person.
  • Square Loyalty
    Build a customizable loyalty program straight from your point of sale or website to keep customers coming back.
  • Messaging solutions
    Take customer payments, set appointment reminders, and send messages and receipts, all managed from one place.
  • SMS marketing
    Connect with customers directly by sending text messages or automated text campaigns.

  • Subscription management software
    Create predictable revenue streams for free with subscription management software.
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Team management

Manage your team and run your business all from one place, with connected scheduling, payroll, and management tools.

Square Appointments

    • Employee benefits
      Provide employee benefits such as health care, 401(k), and workers comp with Square Payroll partners.
    • Square Payroll
      Simplified payroll with comprehensive payroll services, time tracking, automated tax filings, and more.
    • Square Shifts
      Manage scheduling, time tracking, payroll prep, and sales data all in one place.
    • Square Team Communication
      Communicate one-on-one or with groups through the Square Teams app to keep your entire team connected.
    • Square Advanced Access
      Increase your business       security, gain team member insights, and customize your team’s access to POS, Dashboard, and Team app.

Square Banking

Connect with existing customers, reach new ones, and grow relationships with tools that integrate seamlessly with Square solutions.

Square Banking

  • Square Checking
    Access money from your sales instantly in your FDIC-insured business checking account. 1
  • Square Credit Card
    Pay off your card from the same Square system where you take payments, making it easy to manage your business finances in one place.2
  • Square Loans
    Loans tailored to your unique business for anything you need to move your business forward.3
  • Square Savings
    With no minimum to open an account, you can start earning our 1.00% APY.4

APIs, SDKs, and integration partners

Square provides the partners, the platforms, and the tools you need to run your business.

    • Bookings API
      Integrate Square Appointments into your application to create and manage bookings.
    • Catalog API
      Programmatically catalog products or services, including items, variations, categories, discounts, taxes, modifiers, and more.
    • Checkout API
      Create a link to a Square-hosted payment page that’s shareable across online channels such as email, web pages, and social media.
    • Customers API
      Create and manage customer profiles, including membership in customer groups.
    • Inventory API
      Implement programmatic management of inventory counts and changes in products or services.
    • In-App Payments SDK
      Build a custom payment flow and accept Square-powered payments from within native mobile applications built on Android, iOS, Flutter, or React Native.
    • Mobile Payments SDK
      The successor to the Square Reader SDK. Integrate with any iOS or Android mobile application to take payments through an embedded checkout flow using a Square Reader or Square Stand.
    • Orders API
      Track and manage the lifecycle of a purchase. Record purchase items, calculate totals, track an order’s fulfillment, and update catalog inventory.
    • Point of Sale API
      Opens the Square Point of Sale application on top of a native mobile or mobile web application UI to take payments using a Square Reader or Square Stand.
    • Terminal API
      Integrate with any web or mobile application to take payments using a Square Terminal.
    • Web Payments SDK
      Build your own custom payment flow into a website or web application and accept multiple payment methods with Square, such as credit cards, ACH, digital wallets, and more.
  • Explore More APIs and SDKs
    Use our Developer APIs and SDKs to build on the platform that sellers trust.

  • Square App Marketplace
    Connect Square to the apps you already use to manage your business.

Processing fees

In person

When a customer taps, dips, or swipes their card in person. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express all cost the same rate.

2.6% + 15¢ per transaction

Online

When a customer makes a purchase through your website, online ordering profile, or payment link.
3.3% + 30¢ per transaction

Invoices

Let customers pay invoices online, in person, or from their phone with a credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or ACH bank transfer.
3.3% + 30¢ per transaction

Manually entered

When you manually key in your customer’s card details or use a card on file.

3.5% + 15¢ per transaction

Buy now pay later

For all in person Afterpay transactions and through Square Websites, Square Payment Links, and Square Web Payments SDK.
6% + 30¢ per transaction

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FAQ

Business software is the programs, solutions, and tools that allow businesses to perform specific functions. Business software improves efficiency, accuracy, and helps remove the need for manual tasks that can hinder business growth.

Security is engineered into Square hardware and software from the ground up. All payments are encrypted to protect from hackers. Encryption is designed and maintained by Square, so you don’t have to go through third parties. Our in-house teams constantly monitor our server security, so your business can rest easy. Learn more about Square secure payment processing.

Yes, business software can help with a wide variety of tasks, including accounting, inventory management, customer relationship management, marketing, and more.
Square offers a robust set of business solutions and tools that enable businesses of all types to handle common functions, such as accounting or customer relationship management, along with more specialized functions, such as developing a custom eCommerce store, creating a targeted marketing campaign, or managing orders in real time.

Square Point of Sale integrates with popular cloud accounting software, such as XERO and Quickbooks. This means that Square transactions can flow automatically into your accounts, improving accuracy and reducing the need for manual data entry — a great timesaver at tax time.

Since Square is an ecosystem of customizable business software and hardware, it serves businesses in every industry, including restaurants, hospitality, retail, health and beauty, professional services, home repair, and many more. Square tools suit businesses of all sizes and can benefit businesses looking to streamline operations and offer customers more ways to connect and pay.

Simply sign up and create an account or contact our sales team to ensure you have all the tools needed to support your unique business needs.