Compare SpotOn and Square for Restaurants 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00
No pricing available
SpotOn
Star Rating
(125)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00
Browse all 3 pricing plansSquare for Restaurants
Star Rating
(25)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Square for RestaurantsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SpotOn excels in its Quality of Support with a score of 9.0, while Square for Restaurants has a lower score of 8.2. Reviewers mention that SpotOn's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that SpotOn's Menu Building feature scores 8.6, which is beneficial for restaurants looking to customize their offerings. In contrast, Square for Restaurants has a lower score in this area, indicating that users may find it less flexible for menu management.
- Users on G2 highlight SpotOn's Employee Management capabilities with a score of 8.8, which includes features like scheduling and performance tracking. Square for Restaurants, however, shines in Permissions with a perfect score of 10.0, allowing for more granular control over employee access.
- G2 users report that SpotOn's Credit Card Payments feature is rated at 9.1, which is slightly lower than Square for Restaurants' score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that both platforms offer reliable payment processing, but Square's integration may be more seamless for some users.
- Users say that SpotOn's Reporting capabilities are robust, scoring 9.2, which helps restaurants analyze their performance effectively. Square for Restaurants also performs well in this area, but users report that SpotOn's reporting tools are more intuitive and user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that SpotOn's Inventory Management feature scores 9.0, making it a strong choice for restaurants needing detailed tracking. In contrast, Square for Restaurants has a lower score of 6.4, indicating that users may find it less comprehensive for managing stock levels.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SpotOn
Quick start
Starting at $0.00
A simple and seamless offer that's perfect for the small counter-service restaurant or cafe
- 15'' Station hardware bundle with guest-facing display
- Cloud-based Restaurant POS software
- Powerful dashboard with marketing, reporting, review management, and access to SpotOn Capital
Square for Restaurants
No pricing availableFree Trial
SpotOn
No trial information availableSquare for Restaurants
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
110
8.8
15
Ease of Use
8.8
111
8.8
17
Ease of Setup
8.7
100
9.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.7
60
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.1
108
8.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
60
9.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
108
9.3
16
Features by Category
POS
8.8
14
Not enough data
5.9
9
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Marketing
6.2
11
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
Administration
7.0
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
84
Not enough data
7.4
73
Not enough data
6.9
72
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
7.3
74
Not enough data
Meal Service
8.4
79
9.5
7
8.6
76
8.3
5
8.7
81
8.3
5
9.0
83
Not enough data
8.2
78
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Back Office
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
5
Front of Office
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.5
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Consumer Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Media Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
In-House Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SpotOn and Square for Restaurants are categorized as Restaurant POS
Unique Categories
SpotOn is categorized as Retail POS and Online Reputation Management
Square for Restaurants is categorized as Restaurant Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SpotOn
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Square for Restaurants
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Restaurants
53.2%
Food & Beverages
24.2%
Retail
4.8%
Hospitality
4.8%
Higher Education
1.6%
Other
11.3%
Food & Beverages
33.3%
Restaurants
29.2%
Retail
4.2%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
4.2%
Hospitality
4.2%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
SpotOn
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Food & Beverages
I like how simple the website is to use and how easy the application is for our employees.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Food & Beverages
There is always some sort of malfunction, whether it be the price of an item changing in the middle of an event or the entire system shutting down after an event.
Square for Restaurants
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Matt H.
Verified User in Design
Square for Restaurants is very intuitive and works great for any food service business. We implemented it for a food truck, and it worked perfectly.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Setting up the POS with menu items is tricky
Verified User in Food & Beverages
I like how simple the website is to use and how easy the application is for our employees.
Matt H.
Verified User in Design
Square for Restaurants is very intuitive and works great for any food service business. We implemented it for a food truck, and it worked perfectly.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
There is always some sort of malfunction, whether it be the price of an item changing in the middle of an event or the entire system shutting down after an event.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Setting up the POS with menu items is tricky
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