POS Systems
Square POS
Square is a popular, easy-to-start POS. Here is a straight look at what it does well, where it has tradeoffs, and the alternatives Norvet sets up and supports if you want a partner in your corner.
What Square does well
- Fast to start. You can be taking payments quickly with very little setup.
- Simple, predictable flat-rate pricing that is easy to read.
- A clean all-in-one app and hardware ecosystem for common needs.
The tradeoffs
- ·You stay inside Square’s hardware and processing. Less room to shop your rate as you grow.
- ·Mostly self-serve. If you want a partner to set it up and support it, that is not Square’s model.
- ·Flat rate is simple but not always the cheapest once your volume climbs.
Weighing it against the most common alternative? Read Square vs Clover.
Common questions
Is Square good for a small business?
For many newer or smaller businesses, yes. It is fast to start and simple to run. The tradeoffs show up as you grow: you stay inside Square’s hardware and pricing, and support is mostly self-serve.
Does Norvet sell Square?
No. Norvet sells and supports Clover (retail and service) and Tonic (restaurants), with hands-on setup and a fair processing rate. We are happy to compare them honestly against Square so you can decide.
What is a good alternative to Square?
Clover is the most common alternative for businesses that want more hardware options and the ability to shop their processing rate, with a partner to support them. See our Square vs Clover comparison.
Want a partner, not just a box?
Norvet sets up and supports Clover and Tonic with a fair rate, and gives you a straight comparison first. Tell us about your business.