SpotOn vs Square POS: what each really costs

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Billing

SpotOn

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Square POS

No plan for this billing option

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10 peopleSpotOnSquare POS
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionNo plan for this billing option
Vendor price
Monthly cost
Annual cost
Per user / year
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesYes
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.

SpotOn vs Square POS: features

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

SpotOn

  • SpotOn OrderOnline orders flow from the POS directly to the kitchen.
  • Staff schedulingBuild schedules with templates and drag-and-drop shifts.
  • Labor budget alertsSet labor budgets and get alerts before going over.
  • Digital tip distributionDistribute tips digitally at the end of each shift.
  • Payroll exportPush compliant payroll to your processor in one click.
  • Real-time POS reportingReports surface best and worst performers in real time.
  • Profit AssistAI analyzes your P&L and flags where money is lost.

Source:spoton.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 ·

SpotOn vs Square POS pricing questions

  1. How much do SpotOn and Square POS cost?

    SpotOn paid plans start at $55 per station per month (POS Essentials). Square POS paid plans start at $49 per month, per location (Square Plus).

  2. Do SpotOn and Square POS have a free plan?

    Yes, both list a free plan.