Copper vs Square POS: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Copper and Square POS — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Copper wins on our scorecard (7.7/10 vs 7.5/10).
| Scored on | Copper | Square POS |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 5 |
| Features | 8 | 8 |
| Basic Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $29 | — |
| Professional Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $69 | — |
| Business Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $134 | — |
| Basic Software Fee | — | $0/mo |
| In-Person Processing | — | 2.6% + 10¢ |
| Online Processing | — | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Keyed-in Processing | — | 3.5% + 15¢ |
Copper in one paragraph
The premier CRM choice for small teams that live in Gmail and want to eliminate manual data entry.
Skip it if: You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
Square POS in one paragraph
Square POS remains the fastest way to start taking payments, but high-volume businesses will eventually outgrow its flat-rate pricing.
Skip it if: You process more than $25,000 a month and need a dedicated account manager who picks up the phone every time.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Copper or Square POS?
On our five-axis scorecard, Copper scores higher (7.7/10 vs 7.5/10). The premier CRM choice for small teams that live in Gmail and want to eliminate manual data entry.
Who should skip Copper?
You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
Who should skip Square POS?
You process more than $25,000 a month and need a dedicated account manager who picks up the phone every time.