Salesforce Starter vs Square POS: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Salesforce Starter and Square POS — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Square POS wins on our scorecard (7.5/10 vs 7.3/10).
| Scored on | Salesforce Starter | Square POS |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 7 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 5 |
| Features | 8 | 8 |
| Starter Tier (per user/mo) | $25 | — |
| Pro Suite (per user/mo) | $100 | — |
| Implementation Fee | $0 (Self-serve) | — |
| Contract Term | Annual | — |
| Basic Software Fee | — | $0/mo |
| In-Person Processing | — | 2.6% + 10¢ |
| Online Processing | — | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Keyed-in Processing | — | 3.5% + 15¢ |
Salesforce Starter in one paragraph
A powerful, future-proof CRM that trades advanced automation for ease of use, perfect for teams of 2 to 10.
Skip it if: Skip it if you are a solo freelancer who only needs a basic contact list and no marketing tools.
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, Salesforce Starter or Square POS?
On our five-axis scorecard, Square POS scores higher (7.5/10 vs 7.3/10). Square POS remains the fastest way to start taking payments, but high-volume businesses will eventually outgrow its flat-rate pricing.
Who should skip Salesforce Starter?
Skip it if you are a solo freelancer who only needs a basic contact list and no marketing tools.
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.