GoTab vs Square POS: what each really costs

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GoTab

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Square POS

No plan for this billing option

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10 peopleGoTabSquare POS
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionNo plan for this billing option
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Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedYes
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

GoTab vs Square POS: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

GoTab

  • Point of SaleA restaurant point-of-sale system for serving guests.
  • Mobile Order & PayGuests order and pay from their phones for dine-in, take-out and delivery.
  • Kitchen Display SystemA KDS that routes orders to kitchen screens.
  • Handheld POSA handheld point-of-sale device for servers.
  • Runs on any deviceWorks on any internet-connected Android, iOS or Windows tablet or phone.
  • Bring your own hardwareUse existing hardware or choose from GoTab's hardware options.

Source:gotab.com ·

Square POS

  • Multi-location managementAdd locations, team members and devices synced to one account.
  • Inventory managementKeep a count of in-stock items in the item library.
  • Offline ModeAccept payments when the internet is down.
  • Online store syncPOS syncs with the online store for orders, items and inventory.
  • Payment typesAccept cards, cash, checks and gift cards.
  • Fraud monitoringPayments are monitored for suspicious transactions.
  • Printers and scalesWorks with multiple printers and scales.

Source:squareup.com/us/en/point-of-sale ·

GoTab vs Square POS pricing questions

  1. How much do GoTab and Square POS cost?

    GoTab paid plans start at $15 per location, per month (Basic). Square POS paid plans start at $49 per month, per location (Square Plus).

  2. Is GoTab or Square POS cheaper for 5 users?

    GoTab is cheaper for 5 users: $180 per year on Basic, against $588 per year for Square POS on Square Plus. That is $408 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is GoTab or Square POS cheaper for 10 users?

    GoTab is cheaper for 10 users: $180 per year on Basic, against $588 per year for Square POS on Square Plus. That is $408 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is GoTab or Square POS cheaper for 25 users?

    GoTab is cheaper for 25 users: $180 per year on Basic, against $588 per year for Square POS on Square Plus. That is $408 less per year, before tax.

  5. Do GoTab and Square POS have a free plan?

    Square POS lists a free plan; GoTab does not list one on its official pricing.