Compare Square Payments and Venmo 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (67.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Square Payments
Star Rating
(154)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Square PaymentsVenmo
Star Rating
(211)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VenmoSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Venmo for Business offers a user-friendly interface with an ease of use score of 9.2, while Square Payments excels with a score of 9.6, making it slightly more intuitive for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Square Payments provides superior recurring billing capabilities, scoring 9.6 compared to Venmo for Business's 7.9, which is particularly beneficial for businesses with subscription models.
- G2 users highlight that Square Payments has a more robust online payment portal, achieving a score of 9.0, while Venmo for Business scores 8.3, indicating a more streamlined experience for online transactions with Square.
- Users on G2 report that Square Payments has better fraud protection tools, scoring 9.8 compared to Venmo for Business's 8.6, which is crucial for businesses concerned about security.
- Reviewers say that Venmo for Business shines in instant payment capabilities, with a score of 9.3, closely matching Square Payments at 9.6, making both options strong for businesses needing quick access to funds.
- Users mention that Square Payments offers superior reporting and analytics features, scoring 9.4, while Venmo for Business scores 8.2, providing more insights for businesses to track their performance effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Square Payments
No pricing availableVenmo
No pricing availableFree Trial
Square Payments
No trial information availableVenmo
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
111
9.1
175
Ease of Use
9.6
112
9.2
174
Ease of Setup
9.1
38
8.2
23
Ease of Admin
9.2
36
8.0
23
Quality of Support
8.7
84
8.6
127
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
36
7.9
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
107
8.0
172
Features by Category
Payment Options
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.9
13
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
8.1
15
7.4
25
9.0
22
8.3
29
Administration
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.9
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
18
7.3
25
8.6
17
7.2
26
8.5
12
7.2
25
Security
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.3
23
8.1
26
Development
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Platform
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.3
21
8.2
26
8.8
20
7.9
26
Payment Processing
9.2
40
8.4
32
9.6
46
8.4
39
9.6
42
9.0
40
9.1
31
8.4
33
Administration
8.8
40
7.6
33
8.6
29
7.8
31
7.2
43
6.6
34
9.0
36
7.9
30
8.8
18
7.3
25
8.6
17
7.2
26
8.5
12
7.2
25
Payment Options
8.1
15
7.4
25
9.0
22
8.3
29
Security
9.3
23
8.1
26
Platform
8.3
21
8.2
26
8.8
20
7.9
26
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Square Payments and Venmo are categorized as Payment Processing
Unique Categories
Square Payments is categorized as Contractor Payments and Payment Gateways
Venmo has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Square Payments
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Venmo
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
Food & Beverages
11.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.9%
Retail
6.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Other
65.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.4%
Entertainment
3.9%
Real Estate
3.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.4%
Other
74.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Square Payments
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Great for e-commerce and small businesses. Offers competitive pricing compared to Stripe and PayPal. Plus, no monthly fees!
Most Helpful Critical Review
Brenda U.
Verified User in Accounting
It gets a little confusing with the API and set up if you're a newb
Venmo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Varun I.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
It is a quick and reliable way to send money to people.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
The social media factor. I'm fairly private financially. I've accidentally posted my activity. I understand the function but don't feel finance and social media should mix ESPECIALLY after the big Facebook fiasco. I am not worried about it but any app...
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Great for e-commerce and small businesses. Offers competitive pricing compared to Stripe and PayPal. Plus, no monthly fees!
Varun I.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
It is a quick and reliable way to send money to people.
Brenda U.
Verified User in Accounting
It gets a little confusing with the API and set up if you're a newb
Verified User in Design
The social media factor. I'm fairly private financially. I've accidentally posted my activity. I understand the function but don't feel finance and social media should mix ESPECIALLY after the big Facebook fiasco. I am not worried about it but any app...
Alternatives
Discussions
Can i use Sqare internationally?
2 comments
HD
You can only use square internationally with cash payments, not card or tap-to-pay phone payments!Read more
Is Square software free?
2 comments
BC
Yes, for the base POS (Point-Of-Sale) system, you will still be subject to the percentage on every card transaction you may. There are additional systems by...Read more
Can you use venmo for business?
1 comment
HM
Yes you can use Venmo for business, however I personally wouldn’t recommend setting up a business account with them unless you are a physical retailer, it’s...Read more
What happens if you use venmo for business?
1 comment
ES
Easy payment solution for its members and business payment fees are the cheapest. Something like 1.5% transaction fee. PayPal is the worst, almost 4%. Read more
What is Venmo for Business used for?
1 comment
LU
This text is already in English and does not require translation. It refers to the process of accepting payments through the Venmo platform for business...Read more
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