FreshBooks vs Square POS: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of FreshBooks and Square POS — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: FreshBooks wins on our scorecard (7.8/10 vs 7.5/10).
| Scored on | FreshBooks | Square POS |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 7 | 5 |
| Features | 8 | 8 |
| Lite Plan (Monthly) | $19.00 | — |
| Plus Plan (Monthly) | $33.00 | — |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $60.00 | — |
| Additional Team Member | $11/mo | — |
| Basic Software Fee | — | $0/mo |
| In-Person Processing | — | 2.6% + 10¢ |
| Online Processing | — | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Keyed-in Processing | — | 3.5% + 15¢ |
FreshBooks in one paragraph
FreshBooks is the best-in-class choice for service-based owners who value their time over a low monthly bill.
Skip it if: You have a high volume of low-paying clients that would trigger the expensive Premium tier caps.
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, FreshBooks or Square POS?
On our five-axis scorecard, FreshBooks scores higher (7.8/10 vs 7.5/10). FreshBooks is the best-in-class choice for service-based owners who value their time over a low monthly bill.
Who should skip FreshBooks?
You have a high volume of low-paying clients that would trigger the expensive Premium tier caps.
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.