A Square vs. Micros comparison

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Welcome to the new way of doing business.

Square POS solutions are built to help you deliver great experiences, save time, and streamline business operations (not cause more headaches).

Why businesses choose Square over Micros.

When comparing Square to Micros, many businesses are drawn to Square’s reliability, ease of use, streamlined setup, and dedicated support. Say goodbye to confusing manuals, costly consulting projects, and system resets that interrupt your business.

A POS solution that works for you.

With Square it’s easy to get set up, train your staff, and empower them to take orders in minutes. Your payments and customer data sync to the cloud in real-time and can be accessed from anywhere. And we’re constantly updating our software so that you get the most reliable POS on the market, no technicians needed.

We’ve got you covered.

Focus on running your business - we’ll deal with the rest. Get direct access to our award-winning support team, so there’s always someone available if you need assistance. As the merchant of record, Square manages PCI compliance, investigates fraud, and responds to disputes on your behalf - no more chasing down the bank or extra chargeback fees.

All your tools, working together.

From retailers to restaurants and everything in between, Square offers a POS solution that serves your unique business needs. Customise your POS with all the tools you need to grow, with integrated payroll, online ordering, loyalty and more available at your fingertips — no costly integrations needed.

Learn more about Square for Restaurants

Learn more about Square for Retail

Always know what you’re paying for.

We believe in transparency — which means no long-term contracts, and no hidden fees. With Square you always know what you’re paying for, software updates are free, and you have the flexibility to opt in or out at any time based on your business needs.

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How Square compares to Micros*

	Square	Micros
Streamlined setup	Getting started is as easy as downloading our app	Requires costly custom implementation package and Oracle developers
Real-time software updates	Yes	Manual system resets that can disrupt your business
iOS device compatibility	Works with your iPad or Android Device	Micros tablets are proprietary and can’t be repurposed for any reason
Dispute and chargeback management	Yes	No
4G/LTE connectivity	Yes	No
Debit card PIN transactions	Yes	No
Integrated restaurant/retail tools like marketing, loyalty programs, CRM, and more	Add what you need with a few clicks and manage it all with one Square account	Requires costly custom implementations
Support included in your plan	Yes	Pay extra annual fees for support

*Competitive data on this page was collected as of July 21, 2022 and it is based on information found on micros.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.

Six things you can depend on with Square

Say goodbye to system resets. With Square, your menu updates, payment data, and sales reports stay synced in real-time and can be viewed from anywhere.
Square is simple to set up, and getting started is as easy as downloading the app.

Easily customize your POS with the tools your business needs with just a few clicks and keep everything synced with one account - no integration fees or long-term contracts required.
4G/LTE connectivity means you’ll never miss another order, even if the internet is down.

We’re in your corner. With options for one-on-one or remote implementation and support from our award-winning team of experts, you’ll always have someone to call if you need help.
Square is intuitive to use for you and your team, without the complicated manuals or training courses.

Meet our POS solutions.

Square for Restaurants

The POS solution designed for restaurants of all sizes, from quick service to full service. Streamline operations and deliver great diner experiences with built-in support for menus, kitchen and table management, online ordering, pickup and delivery. Pay only when you take a payment.

Key Features

Conversational ordering
Integrated with top delivery partners
Take orders online, in line, tableside, through a delivery partner, or even on social channels
Restaurant and kitchen performance reporting
Integrated with top delivery and inventory partners

Pricing

Starts at $0 per month with the Free plan, and includes all the essentials you need to run day-to-day restaurant operations.

Unlock advanced features with Plus, starting at $69/month per location.

Processing Rates
In-person and invoice payments
2.6% + 15¢ with the Free plan
2.6% + 10¢ with the Plus plan

Online payments
2.9% + 30¢ with the Free or Plus plan

Learn more about Square for Restaurants

Square for Retail

A POS solution designed specifically for retail businesses. Get automatic inventory management, advanced reporting tools, and sales support that works in-store and online.

Key Features

Sell in-store and online
Sell on social channels
Multi-location fulfilment and returns
Track, order, and adjust stock
Set low stock alerts
Print bar code labels
Create purchase orders
Advanced inventory reporting (including COGS tracking)

Pricing

Starts at $0 per month with the Free plan

Unlock advanced inventory features with Plus, available for $60 per month per location.

Processing Rates
In-person and invoice payments
2.6% + 15¢ with the Free plan
2.5% + 10¢ with the Plus plan

Online payments
2.9% + 30¢ with the Free or Plus plan

Learn more about Square for Retail

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“Square helps us stay organized”

“Very Happy with Square for Restaurants. Rolled off old POS with ease. Menu Entry VERY user friendly. They are making improvements with updates in a timely manner. Time clock is a great labor cost right up front where it should be. Changes update immediately. No credit card info stored on site…Big liability gone !! Square processes all my credit cards at a GREAT rate and deposit next business day in most cases. Support 24/7 and very reasonable software rates. I would recommend Square for Restaurants !!”

“An exceptional solution”

“Square has been an exceptional solution for our company. We use Square to accept payments for our Auction & Retail business. We sell secondary market goods (used) and wanted something easy, mobile and quick. Security is a major concern for both us and our clients. We needed something that was easy to train staff to use. Our sales may all come on event days so being able to use the system as needed has been a big plus. Square solved a problem and didn’t ask for a 3 year contract we didn’t need. Thanks for being our partner and offering us support at every turn”

“It’s all built into one system”

“We are loving the simplicity of square, yet are appreciating all of the various tools it has to offer to meet various needs. We are using it not only as a POS, but also for employee time tracking, payroll, and now for online ordering and delivery for our small restaurant. We get help quickly when we need it, from a real person. And we don’t pay big monthly fees for any of this. We pay a very reasonable monthly fee to run payroll, which is about the best deal on the market that I’ve found, and the rest is fee-free. We just pay card processing fees. A little higher than we could get from a different POS< but overall, the monthly cost is less because those other providers are charging monthly fees. And the beauty is that it’s all built into one system”

“Order/shipping process so much easier”

“I absolutely love Square and it’s made my order/shipping process so much easier. I love that I can edit and sync my items for online sales within minutes then post it to Instagram with a checkout link.”