{"id":38971,"date":"2024-07-18T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/?p=38971"},"modified":"2025-02-21T21:24:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T02:24:23","slug":"shopify-vs-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-square\/","title":{"rendered":"Square vs Shopify &#8211; Which is Best for Business in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>While Square offers an appealing alternative with its modern interface and cost-effective solutions, a lingering question remains: can it truly compete with the big eCommerce player that is Shopify? This in-depth analysis will explore the strengths and weaknesses of both platforms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To answer the question, we will consider the following points:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-square\/#shopify-vs-square-an-overview\"><strong>Quick overview of the two platforms<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-square\/#pricing-and-fees\"><strong>Detailed comparison of pricing, features, help & support, etc.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-square\/#shopify-vs-square-which-is-best-for-your-business\"><strong>Which works best for your business<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Wait no further; let\u2019s get the ball rolling!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:separator --><hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify vs Square &#8211; An Overview<\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"displayRules\":[{\"_key\":0,\"displayKey\":\"authentication\",\"tpgb_authentication_value\":\"authenticated\",\"tpgb_role_value\":\"administrator\",\"tpgb_os_value\":\"iphone\",\"tpgb_browser_value\":\"ie\",\"assigOpr\":\"is\",\"tpgb_startdate_value\":\"2021-10-13\",\"tpgb_enddate_value\":\"2021-10-15\",\"tpgb_time_value\":\"12:00\",\"tpgb_day_value\":\"[]\",\"tpgb_post_type_value\":\"[]\",\"tpgb_page_value\":\"[]\",\"tpgb_post_value\":\"[]\",\"tpgb_taxonomy_archive_value\":\"[]\",\"tpgb_single_terms_value\":\"[]\",\"tpgb_author_archive_value\":\"[]\",\"tpgb_post_type_archive_value\":\"[]\",\"tpgb_static_page_value\":\"home\",\"tpgb_date_archive_value\":\"day\",\"tpgb_search_results_value\":\"\",\"tpgb_single_archive_value\":\"[]\"}],\"UAGDay\":[]} -->\r\n<p>Powering more than 5 million stores across over 170 countries, <strong>Shopify is undoubtedly one of the largest eCommerce platforms<\/strong> (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/trends.builtwith.com\/shop\/Shopify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\">BuiltWith<\/a>). With all the top-notch features provided, this all-in-one eCommerce solution can help businesses of all sizes to quickly set up an online store and start selling in no time.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68015\" style=\"width: 1462px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68015\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image10-1.webp\" alt=\"Shopify homepage\" width=\"1462\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image10-1.webp 1462w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image10-1-300x152.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image10-1-1024x518.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image10-1-768x389.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1462px) 100vw, 1462px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify is one of the leading eCommerce platform<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>What about Square?<\/p>\r\n<p>Being the top payment provider, <strong>Square has everything needed to conquer the world of eCommerce after purchasing Weebly in 2018<\/strong>. Not long afterward, this payment provider introduced Square Online Store, a cloud-based website builder solution for small businesses. Up to now, more than 290,000 online merchants have been using Square Online services (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/trends.builtwith.com\/websitelist\/Square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BuiltWith<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68016\" style=\"width: 1298px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68016\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-1.webp\" alt=\"Square Online homepage\" width=\"1298\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-1.webp 1298w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-1-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-1-1024x528.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-1-768x396.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1298px) 100vw, 1298px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Square Online homepage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Despite being quite similar to Weebly, Square Online has some cool new features and a free eCommerce plan. Moreover, this solution can seamlessly sync with Square POS (Point-of-Sale) data, which automatically updates inventory among your stores.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you don't have time for the following walls of text, here's a brief of Shopify vs Square comparison.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-76576\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-76576\" data-wptb-version=\"1.4.10\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"false\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-76576\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"417.222224\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"2\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"false\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-wptb-header-background-color=\"#BD10E0FF\" data-wptb-even-row-background-color=\"#FFFFFFFF\" data-wptb-odd-row-background-color=\"#FFFFFFFF\" data-table-columns=\"3\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"background-color: rgb(189, 16, 224);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-599\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Shopify<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-600\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Square<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-601\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Pricing & Fees<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-637\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&nbsp;&#127942; Square wins<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-603\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Start from $5 to $2,500 per month.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-604 edit-active\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Start from $29 to $79 per month for annually paid.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell wptb-ondragenter\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-605\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>POS System<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-640\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&nbsp;&#127942; Square wins<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-list-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-list-1\"><ul>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"1.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">Shopify POS Lite&nbsp;for merchants who primarily sell at pops-up.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>                        <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"2.\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\">Shopify POS Pro for retail businesses with large inventory catalogs.<br><\/p><\/div>            <\/li>        <\/ul><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-list-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-list-2\"><ul>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"1.\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\">A regular point-of-sale app<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>                        <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"2.\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\">3 powerful software dedicated to restaurants, retail, and appointments.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>        <\/ul><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-609\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Ecommerce Features<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-639\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&nbsp;&#127942; Shopify wins<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-list-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-list-3\"><ul>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"1.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">Up to 100 variants for each product.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"2.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">Support dropshipping and order fulfillment.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"3.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">Shipping rate discount up to 88%.<br><\/p><\/div>            <\/li>        <\/ul><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-list-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-list-4\"><ul>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"1.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">Up to 250 variants for each product.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"2.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">No dropshipping support.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li><li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"3.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">Shipping rate discount up to 55%.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>                    <\/ul><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-613\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Marketing Features<\/strong> <br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-646\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&nbsp;&#127942; Shopify wins<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-list-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-list-5\"><ul>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"1.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">Fairly adequate SEO fuctions.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"2.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">Robust marketing automation.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>                    <\/ul><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-list-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-list-7\"><ul>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"1.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">Basic SEO functions.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"2.\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\">No blogging option.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>                    <\/ul><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-617 wptb-ondragenter\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Payment Options<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-645\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&nbsp;&#127942; Shopify wins<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-619\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>100+ payment processors<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-620\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Limited options:&nbsp;Square Pay,&nbsp;Google Pay or Apple Pay.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell wptb-ondragenter\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-621 wptb-ondragenter\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-648\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&nbsp;&#127942; It's a tie<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-623\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Drag-and-drop editor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-624\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Drag-and-drop editor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell wptb-ondragenter\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-625\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Multichannel Selling<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-649 wptb-ondragenter\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&nbsp;&#127942; Shopify wins<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-627\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Impressive number of multichannel selling integrations<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-628\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Quite limited&nbsp;multichannel selling integrations<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell wptb-ondragenter\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-629\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Scalability<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-647\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&nbsp;&#127942; Shopify wins<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-list-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-list-8\"><ul>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"2.\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\">Automatically convert prices to over 130 local currencies.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"3.\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\">Automatically product catalog filtered based on regional.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>                    <\/ul><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-list-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-list-9\"><ul>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"1.\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\">International shipping options.<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>            <li class=\"wptb-in-element\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\">                <div class=\"wptb-list-item-content\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p data-list-style-type-index=\"2.\" class=\"wptb-list-style-type-disc\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\">Mannualy&nbsp;shipping rates setting.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>            <\/li>                    <\/ul><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 125px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-633\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Help & Support<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-650\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>&nbsp;&#127942; Shopify wins<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-635\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>24\/7 phone calls, live chat, and email<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-636\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Live chat, phone calls, and email<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Pricing and Fees<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>Quick verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Between Shopify vs Square, Square clearly offers awesome value for money, making it an ideal option for merchants on tight budgets.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify pricing<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Shopify provides a 3-day free trial for any user to explore the platform. No cost is required, and you can test its amazing features before making a purchase.\u00a0If the trial fulfills your expectations, it\u2019s time to pick a Shopify plan that suits your needs.<\/p>\r\n<p>Currently, the platforms offer three main pricing tiers: Basic Shopify, Shopify, and Advanced Shopify. <strong>The subscription cost ranges from $39 to $399 per month<\/strong>, or you can pay on an annual plan and save 25%!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-68037\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-68037\" data-wptb-version=\"1.4.10\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"false\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-67378\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"598\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"2\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"false\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"4\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 140px;\"><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 133px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-598\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Basic<\/strong><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-599 edit-active\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Grow (formerly Shopify)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-600\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Advanced<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 140px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-601\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Monthly<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 133px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-609\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">$39<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-603\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">$105<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-604\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">$399<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 140px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-605\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Annual (Save 25%)<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 133px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-606\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">$29<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-607\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">$79<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"3\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-608\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">$299<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 140px;\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"3\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-610\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Transaction fees<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 133px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"3\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-611\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>2.9% + 30&cent; USD online<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-620\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>2.6% + 10&cent; USD in person<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-619\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>2% 3rd-party payment providers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-612\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>2.7% + 30&cent; USD online<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-618\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>2.5% + 10&cent; USD in person<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-617\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>1% 3rd-party payment providers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-613\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>2.5% + 30&cent; USD online<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-616\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>2.4% + 10&cent; USD in person<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-614\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>0.6% 3rd-party payment providers<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>In addition to these pricing tiers, <strong>Shopify offers Shopify Starter and Shopify Plus for specific business needs<\/strong>. At $5\/month, Shopify Starter allows you to sell through social platforms or messaging apps with a simplified online store. Meanwhile, Shopify Plus costs from $2,500 monthly upwards and is enterprise eCommerce software designed for high-growth businesses with high annual revenue.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that<strong> all Shopify pricing plans charge a transaction fee unless you use Shopify Payments<\/strong>. Shopify Payment will eliminate all transaction fees on Basic, Advanced, and Shopify plans and reduce the fees of Shopify Starter to 5%.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table4\">\r\n<p>If you want to know the full costs of running a Shopify store, do not miss out on our thorough Shopify pricing analysis.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Square Pricing<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Square offers a Free plan, which enables users to sign up, access essential features, and create an eCommerce website. However, advanced features such as Site statistics, reporting, and other eCommerce functionalities are only available in the paid plans: <strong>Plus ($29\/month) and Premium ($79\/month) for yearly payment.<\/strong><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68042\" style=\"font-weight: 600; text-align: center; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Online-pricing-plans.webp\" alt=\"Square Online pricing plans\" width=\"1180\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Online-pricing-plans.webp 1180w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Online-pricing-plans-300x217.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Online-pricing-plans-1024x741.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Online-pricing-plans-768x556.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Online-pricing-plans-120x86.webp 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Square Online pricing plans<\/p>\r\n<p>Square Free and Plus will charge 2.9% + 30\u00a2 USD per online transaction, while the Premium plan will charge 2.6% + 30\u00a2 USD.<\/p>\r\n<p>Unlike many other platforms that allow you to pay monthly and adjust your plan as needed, Square Online requires a full year's payment upfront. This lack of flexibility might make alternative platforms more appealing if you're hesitant about committing for a year.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":38981,\"className\":\"size-full wp-image-38981\"} \/-->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Point-of-Sale System<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Both Shopify vs Square are among the best POS systems for retail businesses. But are they the same? Who will win in the battle of Shopify vs Square in terms of point-of-sales?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>Quick verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The competition between Square POS vs Shopify POS is quite neck-to-neck. Nevertheless, <strong>Square POS seems to be a notch better than Shopify<\/strong> since this software is free to install and gives away a free card reader as a starter pack item.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify POS System<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Shopify POS system offers industry-leading features for easy product, employee, and inventory management. The point-of-sale software allows for unlimited item additions, automatic product categorization, and the creation of product variations based on materials and colors.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":38982,\"className\":\"wp-image-38982 size-full\"} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-38982 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"870\" class=\"wp-image-38982\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shopify-POS-product-management.webp\" alt=\"Shopify POS product management\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shopify-POS-product-management.webp 1200w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shopify-POS-product-management-300x218.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shopify-POS-product-management-1024x742.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Shopify-POS-product-management-768x557.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shopify POS product management<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>There are two different pricing tiers available for Shopify POS system: Shopify POS Lite and Shopify POS Pro.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Shopify POS Lite ($5\/month) is ideal for merchants who primarily sell at pops-up, markets and barely need an online store.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Shopify POS Pro ($89\/month) is best for retail businesses with high foot traffic, large inventory catalogs, and multiple staff.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<p>This eCommerce solution has tested and approved a wide range of Shopify POS hardware options to ensure they work seamlessly with their POS software. Here is the recommended list: Countertop Kit, Tap & Chip Card Reader, Tap to Pay on iPhone, and POS Go.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Square POS System<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p>As a frontrunner in the point-of-sale system market, <strong>Square offers four different POS software options:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>1 regular point-of-sale app<\/li>\r\n<li>3 other software dedicated to restaurants, retail, and appointments.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>They all have powerful functions for tracking inventory (both online and in brick-and-mortar stores), customer and order management, and real-time analytics.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68017\" style=\"width: 1004px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68017\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-1.webp\" alt=\"Square POS\" width=\"1004\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-1.webp 1004w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-1-300x239.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-1-768x611.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">4 versions of Square POS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>While Shopify POS targets businesses of all sizes, newly established stores highly favor the Square POS system for its flat and transparent pricing. \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68018\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image11-1.webp\" alt=\"Square POS processing fees\" width=\"898\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image11-1.webp 898w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image11-1-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image11-1-768x343.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Square POS processing fees<\/p>\r\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">The Square POS system does not charge a monthly or setup fee, and a starter<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> pack includes a free card reader. However, a small transaction fee (starting from 2.6% + 10\u00a2) applies whenever payments are made<\/span>\u00a0with Square POS.<\/p>\r\n<p>Square POS hardware and equipment also vary, with prominent names like Square Register, Square Terminal,\u00a0and Square Kiosk.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ecommerce Features<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>When it comes to creating an online store, eCommerce features must be the #1 thing to consider. While Shopify is renowned as a top eCommerce platform, Square is just a newcomer in the market.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Can Square catch up with its rival in this Shopify vs Square battle? Can Shopify secure its crown against Square? Take a look at the table below to find out!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:wptb\/table-block {\"id\":39016} --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-39016\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-39016\" data-wptb-version=\"1.4.10\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"false\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-39016 edit-active\" data-reconstraction=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"642.77778\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"4\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"false\" data-wptb-even-row-background-color=\"#FFFFFFFF\" data-wptb-odd-row-background-color=\"#FFFFFFFF\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); height: 50px;\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-wptb-fixed-width=\"98\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-22\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px; height: 50px;\"><div class=\"wptb-image-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-image-1\" data-wptb-image-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"wptb-image-wrapper\">            <span style=\"display: block; width: 21%; float: none;\" class=\"wptb-link-target\">                                <img class=\"wptb-image-element-target\" height=\"683\" width=\"600\" src=\"\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shopify_glyph.webp\" style=\"width: 100%;\" alt=\"\">            <\/span>        <\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); height: 50px; width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"0\"><div class=\"wptb-image-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-image-2\" data-wptb-image-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"wptb-image-wrapper\">            <span style=\"display: block; width: 45%; float: none;\" class=\"wptb-link-target\">                                <img class=\"wptb-image-element-target\" height=\"432\" width=\"432\" src=\"\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Square_Jewel_Black.webp\" style=\"width: 100%;\" alt=\"\">            <\/span>        <\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 98px;\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-103\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Online Store<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-104\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Website design<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-105\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">200+ themes<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">(free & paid)<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"1\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-106\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">25+ themes<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">(free trial)<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 98px;\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"4\" data-wptb-fixed-height=\"50\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-107\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Inventory Management<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-101\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px; height: 50px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-5\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Number of products<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); height: 50px; width: 150px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-6\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Unlimited<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); height: 50px; width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"2\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-17\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Unlimited<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-8\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Product variations<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-9\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Up to 100 variants for each product<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"3\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-18\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Up to 250 variants for each product<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-11\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Auto sync with POS<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-12\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"4\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-19\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-14\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Stock management<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-15\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"5\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-20\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 98px;\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"6\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"4\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-36\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Checkout<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-25\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Abandoned cart recovery<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-26\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Available for all plans<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"6\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-27\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Available for Performance plan and higher<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"7\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-29\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Gift cards<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"7\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-48\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Available for all plans<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"7\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-49\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Available for Performance plan and higher<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"8\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-33\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Automatic tax calculation<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"8\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-34\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"8\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-35\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"9\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-50\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Checkout options<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"9\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-51\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">100+ payment gateways<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"9\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-39\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Limited&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 98px;\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"10\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"4\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-56\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Order & Fulfillment<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"10\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-41\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Shipping label printing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"10\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-42\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"10\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-43\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"11\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-45\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Shipping rate discount<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"11\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-46\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Up to 88%<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"11\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-47\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Up to 55%<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"12\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-53\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>In-store and curbside pickup<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"12\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-54\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Supported<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"12\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-55\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Supported<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"13\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-57\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Dropshipping<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"13\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-58\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Supported<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"13\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-59\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Not supported<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 98px;\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"14\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"7\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-84\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Marketing<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"14\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-61\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Search Engine Optimization<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"14\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-62\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Basic SEO tools<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"14\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-63\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Basic SEO tools<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"15\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-65\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>301 Redirect<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"15\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-66\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"15\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-67\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"16\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-69\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Google Analytics<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"16\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-70\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"16\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-71\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"17\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-73\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Blogging<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"17\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-74\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Basic blogging features & basic SEO parameter<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"17\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-75\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Basic blogging features using \"Stories\" tool<\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"18\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-77\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Social media integration<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"18\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-78\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"18\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-79\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"19\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-81\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Built-in email marketing tool<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"19\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-82\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"19\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-83\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 122px;\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"20\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-85\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Third-party apps<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"20\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-86\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Campaign Monitor...<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209); width: 150px;\" data-x-index=\"3\" data-y-index=\"20\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-87\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mailchimp<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:wptb\/table-block -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>The verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Shopify is packed with all the sales tools needed to maintain and scale an online business, which is why it won over its competitors in this round. Whether you are new to the field or looking to grow an already successful business, Shopify has everything you need to support your long-term selling goals.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table1\">\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 150%;\">Already In Love With Shopify?<\/h4>\r\n<p>If you intend to migrate Square to Shopify, LitExtension offers a great migration service that helps you transfer your data from the current eCommerce platform to a new one accurately, and painlessly with utmost security.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/shopify-migration\/square-to-shopify-migration.html?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=ctabox&utm_term=kristen&utm_content=shopifyvssquare_mid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MIGRATE Square TO Shopify NOW<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Features\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Most online businesses heavily rely on SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and marketing to sell their products. These are the make-or-break elements that decide whether your customers see your products before others.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>So, how do Shopify vs Square compare in terms of SEO and marketing features?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>Quick verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>When comparing the two platforms in terms of SEO & marketing features, it\u2019s Shopify to take the crown. Both Shopify vs Square offer basic capabilities, but Shopify has an edge here by providing the blogging function and decent email tools.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify Marketing Features<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>As luck would have it, Shopify SEO is fairly adequate. You may easily add titles, meta descriptions, and images to your pages. Shopify also allows you to customize URLs and 301 redirects to avoid 404 errors. The site speed is decent, and it\u2019s straightforward to structure your site by categories.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Shopify also offers a blogging feature despite the fact that there is still room to grow<\/strong>. You can also add tags and edit titles or keywords. What\u2019s more, Shopify SEO parameters make it easy to optimize your content and increase the chance of showing high on the search result pages.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68026\" style=\"width: 1076px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68026\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-1.webp\" alt=\"Shopify Email\" width=\"1076\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-1.webp 1076w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-1-1024x511.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-1-768x383.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-1-360x180.webp 360w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-1-750x375.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-1-1140x570.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can send 10,000 Shopify emails a month at no fee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that the platform offers excellent email capabilities for sharing information and promoting products. <strong>Shopify marketing automation allows you to send multichannel communications<\/strong> to enhance engagement automatically. What\u2019s best, you can send up to 10,000 emails for free every month.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Square Marketing Features\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>When it comes to SEO capabilities, Square Online lets you customize page titles and meta descriptions, add alt text, and create headings. Plus, changing page and product URLs is super easy, and you don't have to worry about Square adding any prefixes to your URLs.<\/p>\r\n<p>That being said, when running a Square Online store, you will have to create product redirects all by yourself. Moreover, the site speed is quite slow, and <strong>there\u2019s no blogging option<\/strong> included with any Square Online plan.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68027\" style=\"width: 849px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68027\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image2-1.webp\" alt=\"Square Email marketing\" width=\"849\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image2-1.webp 849w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image2-1-300x166.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image2-1-768x426.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Square Email marketing comes with amazing AI technology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, <strong>the platform comes packed with advanced email marketing functionality<\/strong>. Square Email Marketing integrates seamlessly with Square POS, which allows you to grow your contact list automatically. No matter what you want to promote, new products, last-minute deals, or seasonal offers, Square can help you tailor suitable content faster using built-in AI technology and create compelling campaigns.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment Options<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>The payment gateway is a crucial element of your store. Enabling customers to check out with various payment methods ensures a seamless customer experience. Consequently, you can boost your store's conversion rate, reduce cart abandonment, and thus increase sales volume.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Now, let's see what Square vs Shopify has to offer in terms of payment methods.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>Quick verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Shopify deserves a strong win in this turn of Square Shopify comparison. The eCommerce giant provides a wider range of payment options, and the transaction fees are more reasonable. On top of that, Shopify offers an option to wipe off transaction fees completely &#8211; which is not an option with Square Online.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify Payment Options<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Shopify integrates with an impressive 100+ payment processors<\/strong>. In addition to popular choices such as Stripe, PayPal, and 2Checkout, this platform also accepts e-wallets like Google Pay or Apple Pay.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68020\" style=\"width: 1448px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68020\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image14.webp\" alt=\"Shopify Payments\" width=\"1448\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image14.webp 1448w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image14-300x152.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image14-1024x519.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image14-768x389.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify Payments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>What\u2019s more, Shopify Payments, the in-house payment provider, is available to stores in 23 countries, including the US, UK, and Germany\u2026<\/p>\r\n<p>This processor eliminates all transaction fees on every purchase made in your store. With Shopify Payments, you can avoid transaction fees, but you still need to pay credit card processing fees, which depend on your Shopify pricing plan, order value, and number of purchases.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":38999,\"className\":\"wp-image-38999 size-full\"} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-38999 size-full\"><\/figure>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68039\" style=\"width: 2024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68039\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-payment-gateways.webp\" alt=\"Shopify payment gateways\" width=\"2024\" height=\"1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-payment-gateways.webp 2024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-payment-gateways-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-payment-gateways-1024x534.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-payment-gateways-768x400.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shopify-payment-gateways-1536x801.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2024px) 100vw, 2024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify payment gateways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>More than that, <strong>Shopify Payments grants you full access to Shop Pay<\/strong>, a checkout button dedicated to Shopify stores.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Square Payment Options<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>To no surprise, <strong>Square Pay is the main payment option of Square Online stores<\/strong>. This processor accepts all major credit cards like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>While the range looks rather small compared to Shopify\u2019s huge choice of payment options, Square Online users are still able to accept payments via Google Pay or Apple Pay. Therefore, it\u2019s not an exaggeration to say Square Online has everything you'll need to take payment.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68021\" style=\"width: 909px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68021\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image5-1.webp\" alt=\"Square transaction fees\" width=\"909\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image5-1.webp 909w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image5-1-300x234.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image5-1-768x598.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Square transaction fees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Just like Shopify, Square Online also charges a fee for every transaction. You will have to bear 2.9% + $0.30 for each transaction through your online store, while the rate for in-person payment is cheaper at 2.6% + $0.30. However, if your customers make payments through an invoice or the card must be entered manually, the fees are much higher.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ease of Use<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>Quick verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Both Shopify vs Square come with an easy-to-use interface. While Shopify provides a full explanation for each step, Square has a drag-and-drop editor that allows merchants to adjust anything easily.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3>Shopify Ease of Use<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p>Unlike most eCommerce platforms, which struggle to combine power and ease of use, <strong>Shopify boasts amazing features yet a clean and friendly interface<\/strong>. With little to no technical knowledge, you can kickstart your online store by following the platform's Get-Started checklist.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_75200\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75200\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75200\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-admin-dashboard-update--scaled.webp\" alt=\"shopify admin dashboard update\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-admin-dashboard-update--scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-admin-dashboard-update--300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-admin-dashboard-update--1024x528.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-admin-dashboard-update--768x396.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-admin-dashboard-update--1536x793.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-admin-dashboard-update--2048x1057.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify Admin dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>A team at LitExtension with different technical backgrounds tested out the platform for hands-on experience for this Shopify comparison. <strong>Nobody ever had any trouble creating a Shopify site, and the entire process was a pleasure<\/strong>. As previously stated, Shopify walks you through each step, and everything is laid out logically.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>When it comes to initial interactions with Shopify on a day-by-day basis, things are still straightforward.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Square Ease of Use<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>While Shopify takes longer to develop, customize, and configure an online store, <strong>Square makes life easier by handling most of the work<\/strong>. All you have to do is enter your business's name and address, pick the features you want, upload a logo, and choose the color you like best.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_40229\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40229\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40229\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Square-Online-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Square Online\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Square-Online-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Square-Online-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Square-Online-1024x513.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Square-Online-768x385.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Square-Online-1536x770.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Square-Online-2048x1026.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Square Online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Your store then shows up with the details you fill in during the process. With just a few more texts and products, your online business is ready to fly off the ground!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, <strong>Square includes a drag-and-drop editor that allows you to access and alter anything immediately<\/strong>. You will never be able to do that using Shopify's section-based editor.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multichannel Selling<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Customers are everywhere, from eCommerce sites and social media platforms to online marketplaces. Hence, it\u2019s best to interact with your audience across platforms to increase the odds of making a sale.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>So, what do Shopify vs Square Online offer in terms of multichannel selling possibilities?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>Quick verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>While both Shopify vs Square offer amazing multichannel selling capabilities, Shopify still stands out with the impressive number of multichannel selling integrations.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multichannel Selling with Shopify<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>If you ever wonder whether Shopify powers multichannel selling, the answer is yes, definitely! <strong>Multichannel Shopify makes it easier for merchants to manage and sell products across all sales channels.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Besides the online store as the main selling channel, Shopify also provides Point of Sale and Buy Buttons, which are already included in every Shopify plan. Moreover, it\u2019s straightforward to add other selling channels to your existing Shopify store using apps and integrations.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68023\" style=\"width: 1458px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68023\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image7-1.webp\" alt=\"Multichannel selling apps at Shopify app store\" width=\"1458\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image7-1.webp 1458w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image7-1-300x102.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image7-1-1024x349.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image7-1-768x262.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1458px) 100vw, 1458px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Multichannel selling apps at Shopify app store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>There are hundreds of selections for <a href=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/?utm_source=litextension&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=backlink&utm_term=multichannelsellingapp&utm_content=shopifyvssquare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/litcommerce.com\/?utm_source=litextension&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=backlink&utm_term=multichannelsellingapp&utm_content=shopifyvssquare\">multichannel selling apps<\/a> at the Shopify App Store, and you can even make specific integrations to your preferred online marketplaces.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multichannel Selling with Square<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Like its competitor, <strong>Square also facilitates multichannel selling<\/strong>. You add a checkout button to your existing website, blog, and portfolio so that customers can easily purchase your products or services.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t have a website, you can still collect payment using a link or QR code generated by Square Online Checkout. Your customers can then settle the payment without leaving the current platform.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68024\" style=\"width: 1042px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68024\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image15-1.webp\" alt=\"Square Online checkout\" width=\"1042\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image15-1.webp 1042w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image15-1-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image15-1-1024x596.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image15-1-768x447.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1042px) 100vw, 1042px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Square Online checkout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Last but not least, <strong>selling on social media with Square is possible<\/strong>. The \u2018Order with Google\u2019 feature is built into every Square Online site, allowing customers to find your business quickly and place online orders. The platform also integrates with Google Product Listings so that shoppers can find your products easily on Google Search, Shopping, or Images.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scalability & Internationalization<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>Quick verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Between Shopify vs Square, Shopify definitely makes a better option if you plan on selling globally. Shopify Plus comes with exceptional features that every international seller would need.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify Scalability<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Powering millions of online businesses across 170+ countries, <strong>globalization is a unique selling point of Shopify<\/strong>. The platform offers an enterprise solution, Shopify Plus, which can grant your business global growth without any limits.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Ship anywhere in the world within 1-5 working days and track every order at exclusive discount rates.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Customers will prepay VAT, duties, and local taxes at checkout. They can also pay their way with local payment methods.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>The product catalog will automatically be filtered based on regional import and carrier restrictions.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Automatically convert prices to over 130 local currencies.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Send the right message in every market with language translation and region-specific content.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68025\" style=\"width: 1484px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68025\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-1.webp\" alt=\"Selling globally with Shopify\" width=\"1484\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-1.webp 1484w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-1-300x130.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-1-1024x442.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-1-768x332.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selling globally with Shopify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Square Scalability<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Although there is no special version for international selling, Square Online still allows you to ship your physical items from anywhere in the world.\u00a0To enable that, <strong>Square Online provides an international shipping option for your business<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>However, you need to build an international shipping profile, select the countries you want to ship to, and set the shipping rates.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>FYI: EasyShip, Shippo, and ShipBob are special shipping partners of Square Online. They all strive to offer an automated shipping experience, discounted rates with top global couriers, and hands-off order fulfillment and warehousing.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>See more:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-etsy\/\">Shopify vs Etsy<\/a>: Pros and Cons of Each Platform<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-amazon-comparison\/\">Shopify vs Amazon<\/a>: Key Differences and Benefits for Online Sellers<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-ebay\/\">Shopify vs eBay<\/a>: Which Is the Better Choice for Your Online Store?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help & Support<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>Quick verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Shopify clearly wins this battle of Shopify vs Square in terms of help and support. This platform provides top-notch customer service that barely any other eCommerce platform offers.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify Help & Support<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p>Shopify has a great advantage over its rivals thanks to the top-of-the-class customer support it offers. <strong>Shopify's support team is available 24\/7 via phone calls, live chat, and email<\/strong>. Therefore, they are attentive to your concerns and can resolve them as soon as possible.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68028\" style=\"width: 1512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68028\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-1.webp\" alt=\"Shopify Help Center\" width=\"1512\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-1.webp 1512w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-1-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-1-1024x588.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-1-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify Help Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Besides, Shopify merchants can easily conduct research using the Shopify Help Center or find answers in Shopify's vibrant eCommerce community.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Square Help & Support<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Square also provides support via live chat, phone calls, and email<\/strong>. Nevertheless, please note that Square support is not available 24\/7. Consequently, you might not be able to get practical assistance in case of problems and conflicts.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68040\" style=\"width: 1719px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68040\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Help-Center.webp\" alt=\"Square Help Center\" width=\"1719\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Help-Center.webp 1719w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Help-Center-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Help-Center-1024x643.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Help-Center-768x482.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Square-Help-Center-1536x964.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1719px) 100vw, 1719px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Square Help Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>With that being said, Square offers a large knowledge base in its Help Center. You can seek answers using the built-in search query or browse through different categories to find your request.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related posts:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-custom-built-websites-one-invest\/\">Shopify vs Custom-built Website<\/a>: Comparing Costs, Features, and Ease of Use<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-shopify-plus-comparison\/\">Shopify vs Shopify Plus<\/a>: Which Platform Suits Your Business Best?<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-wordpress\/\">Shopify vs WordPress<\/a>: Comparing Features, Ease of Use, and More<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":39012,\"className\":\"size-full wp-image-39012\"} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-39012\"><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table3\">\r\n<p><strong>Quick verdict<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s a draw! Both Square Online Store vs Shopify offer acceptable security features. When running online businesses on these platforms, you can enjoy the built-in SSL security, PCI compliance, and the ability to save card details for customers.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify Security<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>When running a Shopify store, you needn\u2019t worry about security. As an all-in-one eCommerce solution, <strong>Shopify takes care of all security-related issues in the background.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>With SSL certification included in every Shopify site, you can rest assured knowing that all data transferred between you and your customers is highly encrypted. The platform also follows security standards for processing credit cards and debit cards, which contributes a lot to increasing the trustworthiness of your store.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>What\u2019s more, every Shopify plan includes an internal fraud analysis. This analysis will include fraud indicators, support for third-party fraud apps, and recommendations.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Square Security\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>With Square being a <a href=\"https:\/\/theecommmanager.com\/tools\/best-ecommerce-payment-processing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">top payment processor<\/a>, it\u2019s apparent that Square Online inherits decent security features.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Secure Card Readers and POS Shopware help protect customer payment details. While all payment data is well encrypted, card numbers, magnetic-stripe data, and security codes are never stored on any devices. This ensures that you don\u2019t have to bear the burden of PCI compliance on your Square POS device.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, every Square account comes with free fraud monitoring and dispute management. There\u2019s also a tool called Risk Manage, a risk management system that takes action on any suspicious card payment.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify vs Square &#8211; Which is Best for Your Business?<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Long story short,<strong> it's hard to determine the ultimate winner between Shopify and Square<\/strong>. While Shopify attracts new users with its powerful features to support businesses of all sizes, Square is more friendly to start-ups or entrepreneurs thanks to its affordable pricing plan.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Therefore, it solely relies on your needs when it comes to choosing between Square vs Shopify. Here comes our conclusion:<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Go for Shopify if you want to:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Build an eCommerce store with great scalability and flexibility.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Benefit from Shopify's eCommerce integrations.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Get 24\/7 phone support.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>Have a strong POS system available on multiple devices.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Square is the ideal solution for you if:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>You're on a tight budget and just looking for a platform with adequate features.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>You're familiar with processing payments through Square.<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>You\u2019re selling in-person and want to find an eCommerce platform that features strong POS abilities and allows you to easily expand to online commerce.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table4\">\r\n<p>See other <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-competitors\/\">Shopify competitors<\/a> with other eCommerce platforms:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-godaddy-comparison\/\">Shopify vs GoDaddy<\/a>: Which Is the Ideal Solution for Ecommerce?<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-squarespace\/\">Shopify vs Squarespace<\/a>: Which Platform Is Better for Your Online Store?<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-vs-salesforce-commerce-cloud\/\">Shopify vs Salesforce Commerce Cloud<\/a>: Pros and Cons for Online Sellers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopify vs Square &#8211; FAQs<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"collapses\">\r\n<div class=\"collapse\"><button class=\"collapse-toggle\"><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i> Why is Square better than Shopify?<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"collapse-content\">\r\n<p>Square is better than Shopify when users prioritize simple, affordable in-person payment processing with the option to add basic online features. It's great for smaller businesses or those focusing on physical sales.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"collapse\"><button class=\"collapse-toggle\"><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i> Can I switch from Square to Shopify?<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"collapse-content\">\r\n<p>Yes, you can migrate your online store from Square to Shopify. However, it may require some manual effort to transfer data and rebuild your website's design and functionality.\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Or else, you can opt for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/shopify-migration\/square-to-shopify-migration.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Square to Shopify migration<\/a> to minimize your manual efforts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"collapse\"><button class=\"collapse-toggle\"><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i> Can I use both Square and Shopify?<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"collapse-content\">\r\n<p>Yes, you can use both Square and Shopify simultaneously. You could use Square for in-person payments and Shopify for your online store, or even use both for different aspects of your business.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"collapse\"><button class=\"collapse-toggle\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i> What is the downside of Square?<\/button>\r\n<div class=\"collapse-content\">\r\n<p>The main drawback of Square is that its eCommerce features are not as strong as Shopify's. It may not be the best option if your business depends heavily on online sales or needs advanced features such as abandoned cart recovery or extensive customization.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Words<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Both Shopify vs Square Online are amazing eCommerce solutions for your online business<\/strong>. While Shopify comes packaged with a wide range of integrations and decent opportunities to expand your selling channels, Square proves to be a user-friendly platform with strong POS features.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>As you keep up with this length, we do hope that the above details have provided you with a clear comparison between Square Online vs Shopify. These may help you pick out the most suitable platform for your business, or you can seek assistance from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/litextensioncommunity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\">eCommerce community<\/a> of experienced online merchants.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">If you have found a suitable option between these two platforms and plan on migration, <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=anchor_text&utm_term=kristen&utm_content=shopifyvssquare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LitExtension, the #1 Shopping Cart Migration Expert,<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> is delighted to assist you. With over 10 years of experience and 280,000+ successful migrations, we can help you transfer your data seamlessly and at your<\/span>\u00a0utmost convenience.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/ecommerce-platforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eCommerce platforms section<\/a> for up-to-date knowledge about the eCommerce industry.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Square offers an appealing alternative with its modern interface and cost-effective solutions, a lingering question remains: can it truly compete with the big eCommerce player that is Shopify? This in-depth analysis will explore the strengths and weaknesses of both platforms. 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