Square price history
No price changes logged since we started tracking on October 3, 2026. Changes we find are added here and on Price Watch.
Cheaper or similar alternatives to Square
ExpensifyFree / Collect $5/user/monthExpense management software with receipt scanning, approvals and reimbursements for individuals and teams.
Lightspeed RetailBasic $89/monthRetail point-of-sale and inventory management software.
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Payments, Accounting & Banking: entry prices compared
| Tool | Cheapest paid plan | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Square | 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction | — |
| QuickBooks | $38/month | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Bench | Bookkeeping Light $199/month | Oct 5, 2026 |
| BILL | Free / Essentials $49/user/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Brex | Free / Premium $12/user/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Expensify | Free / Collect $5/user/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| FreshBooks | Lite $23/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Lemon Squeezy | Usage-based | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Lightspeed Retail | Basic $89/month | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Melio | Free / Core $20/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
| Mercury | Free / Plus $29.90/month (billed yearly) | Oct 4, 2026 |
See every tool in Payments, Accounting & Banking.
Questions about Square pricing
How much does Square cost?
Our listing shows 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction for Square, but we haven't re-checked it on the vendor's own pricing page yet. Confirm the current price on squareup.com.
Does Square have a free plan?
We haven't confirmed whether Square has a free plan. Check squareup.com.
Prices are the cheapest paid plan we list, in USD. We check prices on each vendor’s own pricing page and log changes on Price Watch. Some links are affiliate links (disclosure); that never changes a listed price.