E-Commerce · head to head
KORONA POS vs Square
The short version
- Each has a real cost: KORONA POS inventory counts and stock management require the $79 Retail plan, so the $59 Core plan is checkout without stock control; Square plus plan pricing not specified in documentation
- They diverge on capability: KORONA POS covers Inventory management, Square covers Payment processing.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which KORONA POS and Square actually diverge.
| Attribute | KORONA POS | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Platforms | Web | POS (Mobile app), Web |
| Founded | 2004 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-Commerce).
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 KORONA POS
- Inventory management
- Employee management
- Customer database
- Sales analytics
- Loyalty programs
- Multi-location support
- Mobile POS
Only in Square
- Payment processing
- Invoicing
- Payroll
- Banking
- QuickBooks
- WooCommerce
- Wix
- PCI DSS
Both cover
- Point of sale
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
KORONA POS
- Point of sale and inventory management for retail storesnot Square
- Multi location retail with stock control and reportingnot Square
Square
- Accept payments with all-in-one POS applicationnot KORONA POS
- Online ordering and basic website creationnot KORONA POS
- Invoicing and appointment bookingnot KORONA POS
- Staff scheduling and loyalty programmesnot KORONA POS
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
KORONA POS
- Inventory counts and stock management require the $79 Retail plan, so the $59 Core plan is checkout without stock control
- Five separate modules are charged on top of the plan, at $10 per terminal for food service, $10 per terminal for invoicing, $50 per gate for ticketing, $30 per franchise and $45 per token for custom API integrations
- Integration pricing is per token rather than per account, so several integrations multiply the cost
- Advanced stock management and movement reporting require the $99 Plus plan
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
KORONA POS
Free- Core$59/month
- Basic checkout
- Product database
- Sales reports
- Retail$79/month
- Inventory management
- Real-time stock tracking
- Customer management
- Plus$99/month
- ABC analysis
- Multi-location tools
- Assortment optimization
Square
Free- FreeFree
- Accept payments with all-in-one POS app
- Online site builder (ordering profiles, basic websites, online stores, booking sites)
- Item library and inventory tracking
- Plus$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 KORONA POS if
- You need inventory management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want employee management.
Choose Square if
- You need payment processing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on POS (Mobile app), Web.
- You also want invoicing.
Questions people ask
- Is KORONA POS or Square better?
- Neither clearly leads. KORONA POS starts at Free and Square at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, KORONA POS or Square?
- KORONA POS starts at Free and Square at Free.
- Does KORONA POS or Square run on more platforms?
- KORONA POS runs on Web. Square runs on POS (Mobile app), Web.
- Can I use KORONA POS for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is KORONA POS best used for?
- KORONA POS is most often used for point of sale and inventory management for retail stores, multi location retail with stock control and reporting. Of those, point of sale and inventory management for retail stores and multi location retail with stock control and reporting are not what Square is typically brought in for.
- What can KORONA POS do that Square cannot?
- KORONA POS covers Inventory management, Employee management, Customer database, Sales analytics. Square covers Payment processing, Invoicing, Payroll, Banking. Both handle Point of sale.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
KORONA POS: What does KORONA POS cost?
KORONA POS plans start at $59/month per terminal for Core, $79/month for Retail, and $99/month for Plus. All plans include 24/7 in-house support, unlimited users and sales, and open API access.
SourceSquare: 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.
SourceKORONA POS: Does KORONA POS offer a free trial?
Yes, an unlimited free trial is available with no credit card required for signup.
SourceSquare: 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.
SourceKORONA POS: What add-on modules are available?
Optional modules include KORONA Food ($10/register/month), KORONA Invoicing ($10/register/month), KORONA Ticketing ($50/entry gate/month), KORONA Franchise ($30/franchisee/month), and KORONA Integration ($45/token/month).
SourceKORONA POS: Is there a contract commitment for KORONA POS?
No, KORONA POS offers month-to-month subscriptions with no contracts. Annual plans receive discounts.
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