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Foodics vs Square

Foodics logo

Foodics

Restaurants

Cloud restaurant point of sale, payments and lending built for the Middle East and North Africa

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Square logo

Square

E-Commerce

Powering the economy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Square has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Foodics it is sold only in its supported Middle East and North Africa markets, so a group expanding into Europe or North America has to run a second point of sale platform there.; Square plus plan pricing not specified in documentation
  • They diverge on capability: Foodics covers Arabic and English interfaces, Square covers Payment processing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Foodics and Square actually diverge.

Attributes where Foodics and Square differ
AttributeFoodicsSquare
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidPOS (Mobile app), Web
CategoryRestaurantsE-Commerce
FoundedUnknown2009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Foodics

  • Arabic and English interfaces
  • ZATCA electronic invoicing
  • Integrated payments
  • Inventory and cost control
  • Regional delivery integration
  • Merchant lending

Only in Square

  • Payment processing
  • Point of sale
  • Invoicing
  • Payroll
  • Banking
  • QuickBooks
  • WooCommerce
  • Wix

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Foodics

  • A Saudi restaurant group that must satisfy ZATCA electronic invoicing without building it itselfnot Square
  • A cafe chain in the Gulf needing Arabic interfaces for staff and Arabic receipts for customersnot Square
  • An operator wanting local delivery platforms integrated rather than worked on separate tabletsnot Square
  • A growing regional chain that wants POS, payments and working capital from one providernot Square

Square

  • Accept payments with all-in-one POS applicationnot Foodics
  • Online ordering and basic website creationnot Foodics
  • Invoicing and appointment bookingnot Foodics
  • Staff scheduling and loyalty programmesnot Foodics

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Foodics

  • It is sold only in its supported Middle East and North Africa markets, so a group expanding into Europe or North America has to run a second point of sale platform there.
  • Revenue comes from payment processing rather than software, so a low subscription usually accompanies a processing rate that costs far more over a year than the licence does.
  • Merchant lending is underwritten against the card volume flowing through the platform, which makes switching vendors mid facility commercially awkward.
  • Feature depth is strongest in quick service and cafe formats; fine dining coursing, complex table management and hotel outlet workflows are thinner.
  • Support quality and reseller capability vary noticeably by country, so an implementation in a smaller market is not the same experience as one in Riyadh.

Square

  • Plus plan pricing not specified in documentation
  • Processing fees differ by tier but exact rates not detailed
  • Free plan pricing mentioned but specific features for Plus unclear
  • Text marketing charged at 3¢ per message after first 500 included

Pricing, plan by plan

Foodics

On request
  • Foodics$undefined/year
    • Subscription quoted per branch with tiers by feature set
    • Terminals and payment hardware quoted with the agreement
    • Card processing rates negotiated separately and are the main vendor revenue

Square

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Accept payments with all-in-one POS app
    • Online site builder (ordering profiles, basic websites, online stores, booking sites)
    • Item library and inventory tracking
  • Plus$null/mo
    • All Free plan features
    • Advanced POS features for food, retail, and appointments
    • Lower processing fees on card transactions

Which should you pick?

Choose Foodics if

  • You need arabic and english interfaces.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want zatca electronic invoicing.
Foodics review

Choose Square if

  • You need payment processing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on POS (Mobile app), Web.
  • You also want point of sale.
Square review

Questions people ask

Is Foodics or Square better?
Neither clearly leads. Foodics starts at On request and Square at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Foodics or Square?
Square has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Foodics and Free for Square.
Does Foodics or Square run on more platforms?
Foodics runs on Web, iOS, Android. Square runs on POS (Mobile app), Web.
Can I use Square for free?
Yes. Square has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Foodics starts at On request.
What is Foodics best used for?
Foodics is most often used for a saudi restaurant group that must satisfy zatca electronic invoicing without building it itself, a cafe chain in the gulf needing arabic interfaces for staff and arabic receipts for customers, an operator wanting local delivery platforms integrated rather than worked on separate tablets, a growing regional chain that wants pos, payments and working capital from one provider. Of those, a saudi restaurant group that must satisfy zatca electronic invoicing without building it itself and a cafe chain in the gulf needing arabic interfaces for staff and arabic receipts for customers are not what Square is typically brought in for.
What can Foodics do that Square cannot?
Foodics covers Arabic and English interfaces, ZATCA electronic invoicing, Integrated payments, Inventory and cost control. Square covers Payment processing, Point of sale, Invoicing, Payroll.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Foodics: Does it handle Saudi electronic invoicing?

Yes. ZATCA electronic invoicing requirements are supported in the platform, which is a principal reason Saudi operators choose it.

Square: Does Square offer a free plan?

Yes, Square's free plan includes an all-in-one POS app, online site builder, item library and inventory tracking, invoicing, appointment scheduling, staff calendars, and checking and savings account access. No subscription fees are charged.

Source
Foodics: Can I use my own payment provider?

It is possible in some markets, but the commercial model is built around Foodics payments and the subscription pricing reflects that.

Square: What does Square Plus add compared to the free plan?

Square Plus adds advanced POS features for food and retail, lower processing fees on card transactions, custom loyalty programs, unlimited email marketing campaigns, text messaging, and staff scheduling and attendance tracking.

Source
Foodics: Is it available outside the Middle East?

No. It is sold in Gulf markets and Egypt, and there is no general availability in Europe or North America.

Foodics: Does it work in Arabic throughout?

Yes, including right to left interfaces, Arabic receipts and Arabic reporting rather than a partial translation.

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