# Square POS pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $0 (free)/mo (Free). Among the 7 pos systems we track it is the cheapest; median entry $29/mo.
**Domain:** squareup.com
**Free tier:** Yes
**Compliance:** HIPAA Yes · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Yes
**Integrations:** QuickBooks, WooCommerce, Wix, BigCommerce, Mailchimp, Xero, DoorDash, Grubhub
**Best for:** Solo operators and micro-businesses wanting $0/month software; Multi-vertical SMBs needing one ecosystem for retail, food, and services
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | — | flat | No monthly fee. Includes POS app, payments, and free online store. In-person processing at 2.6% + $0.15; online at 3.3% + $0.30. No long-term contracts or termination fees. Free magstripe card reader included on signup. | squareup.com |
| Plus | $49 | — | flat | $49/month per location. In-person processing at 2.5% + $0.15; online at 2.9% + $0.30. Adds advanced reporting, item variants, and enhanced inventory tools. Free trial available. | squareup.com |
| Premium | $149 | — | flat | $149/month per location. In-person processing at 2.4% + $0.15; online at 2.9% + $0.30. Adds lowest processing rates, dedicated customer success, and advanced inventory. Free trial available. | squareup.com |
| Pro (Custom) | Quote-only | — | custom | Quote-only. Available to businesses processing over $250,000/year. Includes custom processing rates, onboarding support, and dedicated account management. | squareup.com |

**Key features:** No-monthly-fee free tier with full POS app and free online store; Built-in payroll, banking, and cash flow tools; Industry-specific POS versions for restaurants, retail, and services; Free magstripe reader on signup; chip and contactless readers available.

**Plan limits:** Free plan: unlimited locations but per-location monthly fee for paid plans; higher processing rates on Free (2.6% + $0.15 in-person vs 2.4% + $0.15 on Premium); Custom/Pro tier requires $250K+ annual processing volume.

Sources: 1 · Last verified 2026-06-14
Provenance: https://squareup.com/us/en/point-of-sale/software/pricing (official page; rendered with limited content, plan names and structure confirmed). Prices confirmed via NerdWallet review updated 2026-02-10.
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/software/pos-systems/square-pos/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Square POS's entry plan was $0 (free)/mo as of 2026-06-14 — https://frontdeskreview.com/software/pos-systems/square-pos/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl