A Square vs Epos Now comparison.
Which is the best POS and payments provider for you?
Simplify your payment system with powerful POS software and hardware that works together.
No matter how you run your business, Square is there to help you start, manage and grow with intuitive point of sale software and hardware designed for all types of businesses.
Move your business forward with tools and solutions that work as one.
Set up a free online store and integrate with one of our delivery partners.
Send an unlimited number of invoices, estimates or recurring invoices to request payments for goods and services.
Track employees, inventory, and sales all for free using Square POS software.
Simplify your day with our web-based appointment scheduling software and app.
Get your money deposited in your bank account as soon as the next working day or instantly for a fee.
How Square compares to Epos Now*
| Cost comparison | SQUARE | EPOS NOW |
| In person processing fee | 1.75% | 1.7% |
| No chargeback fees | Yes |
£25 + VAT |
| Next-business-day transfer as standard | Yes |
No |
| Instant transfer - access funds in minutes (for a fee) | Yes |
Yes |
| In-person payments | ||
| Free POS app | Yes |
Subscription free |
| Free POS software | Yes |
Subscription free |
| All-in-one till system with customer display and built-in software | Yes |
Yes |
| Portable card machine with built-in receipt printer and free, pre-installed POS software | Yes |
Yes |
| Physical and online gift cards | Yes |
No |
| Offline mode | Yes with Square Terminal and Square Register | No |
| Online and remote payments | ||
| Free online store | Yes |
Subscription fee |
| Website templates | Yes |
Subscription fee |
| Online ordering for Restaurants | Yes |
Yes |
| Photo Studio app for item library and online store | Yes |
No |
| Payment links | Yes |
Yes |
| Invoices | Yes |
No |
| Virtual Terminal to take payments over the phone or on your computer | Yes |
Yes |
| Solutions designed for you | ||
| Bespoke Retail POS system | Yes |
Yes |
| Bespoke Restaurant POS system | Yes |
Yes |
| Bespoke POS system for appointment-based businesses | Yes |
No |
| Kitchen Display System | Yes |
Yes |
| Loyalty programme software | Yes |
Yes |
| Email marketing software | Yes |
No |
| Team management software | Yes |
No |
| Inventory management | Yes |
Yes |
| 25+ developer APIs for custom online, mobile and in-person workflows | Yes |
No |
| Connects with 100+ apps in the app marketplace including popular accounting, order ahead, eCommerce and booking platforms | Yes |
Yes |
| Trustpilot scores | Square: 4.2 | Epos now: 4.5 |
Competitive data on this page was collected as of 28th February 2023 and it is based on information found on eposnow.com. This information is subject to change or update without notice. Square does not make any representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this page.
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4 reasons why people choose Square over Epos Now.
With no monthly fees or long-term contracts, it’s easy to see why people choose Square as their all-in-one point-of-sale and payments provider.
Payment hardware that makes selling easy.
Reliable and secure hardware for every type of business.
Take contactless payments anywhere with a card reader that pairs directly with your device.
Take payments, print receipts and run your business with a powerful and portable payment terminal.
Get an all in one POS register with a dedicated customer display that lets you start selling right out of the box.
Turn your iPad into a point-of-sale and take every kind of payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
(by people thinking about switching from Epos Now to Square)
Switching from Epos Now to Square is easier than you think. A Square implementation expert will help you set up hardware and software, connect your existing apps and services, train your staff, and get the most out of Square.
There is no Square-Epos Now integration, but it’s simple to switch from Epos Now to Square for your in-person and eCommerce platform. Connect with our team for more information about switching to Square.
You can go from downloading Square POS to making your first sale in minutes by signing up for your free account here. Our hardware works out of the box with no configuration required. You can create your own site with our website builder on Square Online or sync your existing eCommerce platform.
Our Support Centre can help with general questions, and once you have signed up for an account, you can contact our highly trained customer support team via phone or email.
The opposite – it’s free to use, with optional upgrades to paid plans for additional restaurant and retail features. You just pay transaction fees at one rate for in-person card payments at 1.75%. For online payments (eCommerce or payment links) you pay 1.4% + 25p for transactions with UK cards and 2.5% + 25p for transactions with non-UK cards. Consult the FAQ page to learn more.
For manually keyed-in transactions (taking payments over the phone or invoices) the rate is 2.5%. There are no other fees or long-term contracts. We also have custom pricing offers available - connect with us for more information.
You’ll just pay one flat fee per transaction. You purchase our hardware outright, so there are no monthly rental costs. You also get access to our POS app completely free. Learn more about how our fees work.
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