Compare Square Payments and Stripe Payments 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.7% 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 PaymentsStripe Payments
Star Rating
(343)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Stripe PaymentsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Square Payments excels in its "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.6, making it particularly favorable for small businesses that may not have extensive technical resources. In contrast, Stripe Payments, while still user-friendly, has a lower score of 8.9, which some users feel may require a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Square Payments offers superior "Instant Payment" capabilities, scoring 9.6 compared to Stripe's 9.3. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses that need immediate access to funds, which is a common requirement for small businesses.
- G2 users highlight Square Payments' "Split Payments" feature, which received a high score of 9.6, allowing for easy division of payments among multiple parties. Users on G2 note that Stripe Payments, with a score of 8.1 in this area, lacks the same level of functionality, making it less ideal for businesses that frequently handle shared transactions.
- Reviewers mention that Square Payments provides a more robust "Reporting/Dashboards" feature, scoring 9.4, which helps businesses track their financial performance effectively. In comparison, Stripe Payments scored 8.7, leading some users to feel that its reporting capabilities are less comprehensive.
- Users say that Square Payments shines in "Customer Onboarding" with a score of 9.3, making it easier for new users to get started. Stripe Payments, while still effective, scored lower at 8.4, which some users feel could lead to a more challenging onboarding experience.
- Reviewers mention that Square Payments has a strong "Fraud Protection Tools" feature, scoring 9.8, which is crucial for businesses concerned about security. Stripe Payments, with a score of 9.3, also offers solid protection, but some users feel that Square's tools are more user-friendly and effective in practice.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Square Payments
No pricing availableStripe Payments
No pricing availableFree Trial
Square Payments
No trial information availableStripe Payments
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
111
8.8
267
Ease of Use
9.6
112
8.8
270
Ease of Setup
9.1
38
8.7
156
Ease of Admin
9.2
36
8.6
137
Quality of Support
8.7
84
8.3
229
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
36
8.5
129
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
107
8.6
247
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
8.4
104
9.0
22
8.6
130
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
8.3
97
8.6
17
8.0
92
8.5
12
8.0
87
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
8.0
95
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
8.4
111
8.8
20
8.8
117
Payment Processing
9.2
40
8.9
143
9.6
46
9.1
164
9.6
42
8.8
142
9.1
31
8.3
107
Administration
8.8
40
8.4
143
8.6
29
8.8
135
7.2
43
7.0
156
9.0
36
8.1
97
8.8
18
8.3
97
8.6
17
8.0
92
8.5
12
8.0
87
Payment Options
8.1
15
8.4
104
9.0
22
8.6
130
Security
9.3
23
8.0
95
Platform
8.3
21
8.4
111
8.8
20
8.8
117
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
Payments - Embedded Payments
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
9.4
20
Personalization - Embedded Payments
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.9
20
Setup - Embedded Payments
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Analytics - Embedded Payments
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.2
20
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Square Payments and Stripe Payments are categorized as Payment Processing
Unique Categories
Square Payments is categorized as Contractor Payments and Payment Gateways
Stripe Payments is categorized as Embedded Payments
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Square Payments
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Stripe Payments
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%
Computer Software
9.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Retail
5.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Other
64.4%
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
Stripe Payments
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gisele G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It's universal and accepted or integrates with most third party apps without having to use Zapier or Make. Plus I can easily setup clients on Stripe.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
We were invited by Stripe to join them on an enterprise-level plan, with a preferential pricing agreement. We migrated our business over from Checkout.com. After 3 weeks of processing with Stripe, they shut down our account and refused to give us our...
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!
Gisele G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It's universal and accepted or integrates with most third party apps without having to use Zapier or Make. Plus I can easily setup clients on Stripe.
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 Marketing and Advertising
We were invited by Stripe to join them on an enterprise-level plan, with a preferential pricing agreement. We migrated our business over from Checkout.com. After 3 weeks of processing with Stripe, they shut down our account and refused to give us our...
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Discussions
How do I get notifications from the app?
2 comments
NC
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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
What is Stripe Payments used for?
1 comment
LB
Stripe payment is a payment processor. They handle support many payment types and store the payment information in their PCI compliant application. Users can...Read more
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