A Square vs Zettle comparison
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Everything you need to run your business, anywhere, anytime.
Square has all the solutions you need to reach your customers and grow your business, whether in person, online or both.
Square makes selling in person and online fast and easy.
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 fast as the next working day or instantly for a fee.
How Square compares to Zettle*
| Trustpilot scores | Square: 4.0 | Zettle: 2.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost comparison | ||
| In person processing fee | 1.75% | 1.75% |
| Online processing fee | 1.4% + 25p for UK cards or 2.5% + 25p for non-UK cards | 2.5% |
| No chargeback fees | Yes |
Up to £250 |
| No additional fees for American Express | Yes |
Yes |
| No hardware rental fees | Yes |
Yes |
| Next-business-day transfer as standard | Yes |
No |
| Instant transfer – access funds in minutes (for a fee) | Yes |
No |
| In-person payments | ||
| Free POS App | Yes |
Yes |
| All-in-one till system with customer display and built-in software | Yes |
No |
| Cost of basic store POS kit - iPad till stand with card reader | Square Stand - £99 + VAT | Zettle Store Kit - £189 + VAT |
| Lowest card reader price | Square Reader - £19 + VAT | Zettle 2 - £29 + VAT |
| Portable card machine with built-in receipt printer and free, pre-installed POS software | Yes |
Yes |
| Physical gift cards | Yes |
No |
| Online and remote payments | ||
| Free online store | Yes |
No |
| Website templates | Yes |
No |
| Online ordering for Restaurants | Yes |
No |
| Photo Studio app for item library and online store | Yes |
No |
| Payment links | Yes |
Yes |
| Invoices | Yes |
Yes |
| Virtual Terminal to take payments over the phone or on your computer | Yes |
No |
| e-Gift Cards | Yes |
Yes |
| Solutions designed for you | ||
| Bespoke Retail POS system | Yes |
Yes |
| Bespoke Restaurant POS system | Yes |
No |
| Bespoke POS system for appointment-based businesses | Yes |
No |
| Kitchen Display System | Yes |
No |
| Table mapping | Yes |
No |
| Loyalty programme software | Yes |
No |
| Email marketing software | Yes |
No |
| Team management | Yes |
Yes |
| Inventory management | Yes |
Yes |
| Connects with 100+ apps in the app marketplace including popular accounting, order-ahead, eCommerce and booking platforms | Yes |
No |
| 25+ developer APIs for custom online, mobile and in-person workflows | Yes |
No |
| Dedicated 24/7 priority customer support team and phone line. | Available on Paid Plans for Square for Restaurants, Square for Retail and Square Appointments and for Square Register and Square Terminal users | No |
*Competitive data on this page was collected as of 28th February 2023 and it is based on information found on zettle.com/gb. 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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Four things you can depend on with Square.
Whether you need business tools and solutions for your retail store, quick-service restaurant, beauty salon or on-the-go jobs, Square offers the reliability and ease of use every business needs.
Best in class payment hardware.
Reliable hardware for every size and type of business, no matter how big or small.
Take contactless and chip + PIN payments anywhere with a card reader that pairs directly with your mobile device.
Take payments, print receipts and run your business with a powerful, smart and portable card machine.
Get an all-in-one till system with a dedicated customer display and built-in POS software that lets you start selling straight out of the box.
Turn your iPad into a professional point of sale and take every kind of payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
(by people thinking about switching from Zettle to Square)
Switching 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 not a Square-Zettle integration, but it’s simple to switch from Zettle 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 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 leverage our Developer APIs to integrate with your existing website or system.
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.
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