What sets Square apart.
Beautifully designed, reliable hardware that works seamlessly with solutions tailor-made for your line of business. All with no hidden fees or long-term commitments.
How Square compares.
| Square | Clover | Dojo | Sumup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROCESSING & PRICING | ||||
| Contract Length | No lock-in for self-onboarded sellers | Lock-in required for all sellers |
6-18 months Dojo sellers are locked into 12 month contracts for Fix Dojo |
12 months minimum |
| HARDWARE | ||||
| Entry-level Reader | £16 | No equivalent | No equivalent | £34 |
| Terminal Device | £149+VAT (with POS) | £599 | £179 | No equivalent |
| Full POS Station | Register (all-in-one) | £1000 | No equivalent | £349 (requires separate reader) |
| SOFTWARE & FEATURES | ||||
| Self-service Kiosk | Yes | No | No | No |
| Marketing Tools | Native | Third-party only | No | No |
| Loyalty Program | Native | Third-party only | No | Limited |
| Gift Cards | Physical & Digital | Third-party only | No | Digital only |
| eCommerce | Square Online included | Third-party only | No | Basic |
| Menu Management | Advanced | Basic | Basic | Basic |
| BUSINESS SERVICES | ||||
| Instant Deposits | Yes | Limited | No | No |
| Standard Payout Speed | Next day | 2-3 days | 2-3 days | 1-2 days |
| Onboarding Process | Instant self-serve | Sales required | Sales required | Self-serve |
| REPORTING & ANALYTICS | ||||
| Real-time Dashboard | Yes 16+ reporting options |
Basic | Basic | Basic |
| Advanced Analytics | Comprehensive | Limited | Basic | Basic |
| Custom Reports | Yes | Limited | Limited | No |
| Multi-location Support | Yes | Limited | Yes | Limited |
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Why businesses choose Square.
Many businesses trust our clear, transparent pricing, our reliable hardware and software, and the seamless integrations that support all aspects of your business.
Fair, transparent pricing
No hidden fees, no surprises. We don’t charge you extra fees for refunds or chargebacks, or lock you into long-term contracts. And we’ve got your back when it comes to data security and managing payment disputes.
Get paid fast
Receive your hard-earned money in your account as fast as the next day as standard. Or take advantage of Instant Transfers for a small fee.
All-in-one solution for your business
Whether you want to take payments online, in person, on-the-go or over the phone, Square has all the software and hardware options you need, designed for your business. And they all sync together seamlessly so you can run your business from one place.
Know what you pay.
Accept every way your customers want to pay, including mobile, contactless cards, and chip and PIN payments. All with no surprise fees. Plus, you’ll see the funds in your bank account as soon as the next day.
£0
Monthly account fee
1.75%
per in-person transaction
2.5%
per manually keyed-in transaction
1.4% + 25p
UK card
2.5% + 25p
non-UK card
per online payment transaction
Note: This comparison is based on the competitor data on the following websites
https://dojo.tech/
https://www.sumup.com/en-gb
https://uk.clover.com/
Our comparison chart highlights areas where Square has significant advantages. Market conditions and offerings may change over time.