Square
- In-person rate2.6% + 10c
- Online rate2.9% + 30c
- Monthly feeFree
- Contract lengthMonth-to-month
Est. monthly costGet quote
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- Providers indexed
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- 6
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Providers we compare
- Shopify
- ADP
- Square
- QuickBooks
- Mailchimp
- HubSpot
- Toast
- Gusto
- Printify
- Katana
- Stripe
- Salesforce
- Squarespace
- Constant Contact
- Clover
- Rippling
The cheapest provider isn’t the same for everyone
These payment providers are compared at a sample $15,000/mo, with best-in-row cells highlighted so you can see at a glance who wins on which fee.
| Provider | Square | Stripe | Clover | Helcim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-person rate | 2.6% + 10c | 2.7% + 5c | 2.6% + 10c | IC + 0.40% + 8c |
| Online rate | 2.9% + 30c | 2.9% + 30c | 3.5% + 10c | IC + 0.50% + 25c |
| Monthly fee | Free | Free | From $0-135/mo | Free |
| Contract length | Month-to-month | No contract | Varies by reseller | No contract |
| Est. monthly cost | Get quote | Get quote | Get quote | Get quote |
Estimates based on $15,000/mo volume. Best-in-row cells are highlighted in emerald.
Compare 4 providers
Stripe
- In-person rate2.7% + 5c
- Online rate2.9% + 30c
- Monthly feeFree
- Contract lengthNo contract
Est. monthly costGet quote
Clover
- In-person rate2.6% + 10c
- Online rate3.5% + 10c
- Monthly feeFrom $0-135/mo
- Contract lengthVaries by reseller
Est. monthly costGet quote
Helcim
- In-person rateIC + 0.40% + 8c
- Online rateIC + 0.50% + 25c
- Monthly feeFree
- Contract lengthNo contract
Est. monthly costGet quote
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