Software · head to head
Rezku POS vs Square for Restaurants
Square for Restaurants
Software
Restaurant POS system that works for you
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Rezku POS platform exclusivity: only available on iPad, excluding Android, Windows, and other platforms limiting deployment flexibility; Square for Restaurants the Square KDS and Square Kiosk apps are not available on the free plan
- They diverge on capability: Rezku POS covers Online ordering, Square for Restaurants covers Menu customization.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Rezku POS and Square for Restaurants actually diverge.
| Attribute | Rezku POS | Square for Restaurants |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | iPad | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Rezku POS
- Online ordering
- Delivery management
- Inventory
- Reporting
- Uber Eats
- Grubhub
Only in Square for Restaurants
- Menu customization
- Split checks
- Offline mode
- Real-time reporting
- Caviar
- Postmates
- Web support
- Android support
Both cover
- Table management
- Kitchen display
- DoorDash
- QuickBooks
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Rezku POS
- Point of Sale
- Order Management
- Inventory Control
- Staff Scheduling
Square for Restaurants
- Point of Sale
- Order Management
- Inventory Control
- Staff Scheduling
Both are used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Rezku POS
- Platform exclusivity: only available on iPad, excluding Android, Windows, and other platforms limiting deployment flexibility
- Payment processing lock-in: requires use of Rezku Pay proprietary payment processing with no ability to negotiate rates or switch
- Hardware reliability issues: card readers have 30-day warranty with frequent connectivity issues and premature failures
- Limited integration options: the list of integrations is solid but shorter than competitors with less third-party support
- No free trial: requires sales team demos rather than offering self-service trial access
Square for Restaurants
- The Square KDS and Square Kiosk apps are not available on the free plan
- KDS and Kiosk are billed per device per month on top of the plan, so cost scales with terminals rather than locations
- Restaurants processing over $250,000 a year are moved to custom pricing rather than the published rates
Pricing, plan by plan
Rezku POS
Free- EssentialFree
- All-in-one POS
- Hardware included
- Growth$49/month
- Software only
- Hardware purchased separately
Square for Restaurants
Free- FreeFree
- POS
- Menu management
- Basic reporting
- Plus$60/month
- Advanced features
- Live sales
- Seat management
- PremiumFree
- Custom pricing
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Rezku POS if
- You need online ordering.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iPad.
- You also want delivery management.
Choose Square for Restaurants if
- You need menu customization.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want split checks.
Questions people ask
- Is Rezku POS or Square for Restaurants better?
- Neither clearly leads. Rezku POS starts at Free and Square for Restaurants at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Rezku POS or Square for Restaurants?
- Rezku POS starts at Free and Square for Restaurants at Free.
- Does Rezku POS or Square for Restaurants run on more platforms?
- Rezku POS runs on iPad. Square for Restaurants runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Rezku POS for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Rezku POS best used for?
- Rezku POS is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling.
- What can Rezku POS do that Square for Restaurants cannot?
- Rezku POS covers Online ordering, Delivery management, Inventory, Reporting. Square for Restaurants covers Menu customization, Split checks, Offline mode, Real-time reporting. Both handle Table management, Kitchen display, DoorDash, QuickBooks.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Rezku POS: What platforms does Rezku POS support?
Rezku POS exclusively operates on iPad and does not support Android, Windows, or other platforms. This hardware exclusivity may limit deployment flexibility for some restaurants.
SourceRezku POS: Does Rezku POS include online ordering?
Yes, Rezku POS includes white-label online ordering, which restaurants can brand and integrate into their own websites. It also includes delivery dispatch management capabilities.
SourceRezku POS: What are Rezku's customer support hours?
Rezku provides 24/7 US-based customer support with quick response times through multiple channels including phone, chat, and email. Support is considered a standout strength of the platform.
SourceRezku POS: Does Rezku lock you into their payment processing?
Yes, Rezku requires users to use their proprietary Rezku Pay payment processing. Users cannot negotiate rates or switch to a cheaper processor, which is a significant pricing lock-in.
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