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Slice vs Square

Slice logo

Slice

Restaurants

Online ordering, POS and group purchasing built only for independent pizzerias

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: Slice the platform sells only to pizzerias, so a group that adds a second concept has to run a separate ordering stack for it.; Square plus plan pricing not specified in documentation
  • They diverge on capability: Slice covers Flat fee per order, Square covers Payment processing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Slice and Square actually diverge.

Attributes where Slice and Square differ
AttributeSliceSquare
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 Slice

  • Flat fee per order
  • Branded ordering site and app
  • Slice Register
  • Slice Ingredients
  • Delivery dispatch
  • Marketing tools

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.

Slice

  • An independent pizzeria that wants online ordering without paying a percentage commission on every large family ordernot Square
  • A shop whose packaging and cheese costs are high enough that group purchasing pays for the platform on its ownnot Square
  • A two location pizzeria replacing an ageing legacy terminal with a POS that understands half and half toppingsnot Square
  • An owner with no marketing staff who needs a customer list and repeat order campaigns run for themnot Square

Square

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

Where each one falls short

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

Slice

  • The platform sells only to pizzerias, so a group that adds a second concept has to run a separate ordering stack for it.
  • The consumer marketplace lists nearby competitors alongside you, and the flat order fee is charged even on repeat customers you introduced yourself, so you pay indefinitely for demand you already own.
  • Slice Register is a much younger product than general purpose restaurant POS software and its reporting, inventory and multi location features are thinner than what an established POS offers.
  • Delivery fulfilled through third party fleets is billed per delivery on top of the order fee, so the true cost per delivered order is well above the headline flat fee.
  • Group purchasing savings depend on switching or supplementing your existing distributor and meeting order minimums, which small shops with limited storage often cannot do.

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

Slice

On request
  • Slice Ordering$undefined/year
    • Flat fee charged per order rather than a percentage of the ticket
    • Branded ordering site and marketplace listing included
    • Delivery dispatch billed separately per delivery
  • Slice Register$undefined/year
    • POS hardware and software bundle for pizzerias
    • Card processing quoted with the hardware
    • Register pricing differs from ordering only accounts

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 Slice if

  • You need flat fee per order.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want branded ordering site and app.
Slice 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 Slice or Square better?
Neither clearly leads. Slice 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, Slice or Square?
Square has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Slice and Free for Square.
Does Slice or Square run on more platforms?
Slice 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. Slice starts at On request.
What is Slice best used for?
Slice is most often used for an independent pizzeria that wants online ordering without paying a percentage commission on every large family order, a shop whose packaging and cheese costs are high enough that group purchasing pays for the platform on its own, a two location pizzeria replacing an ageing legacy terminal with a pos that understands half and half toppings, an owner with no marketing staff who needs a customer list and repeat order campaigns run for them. Of those, an independent pizzeria that wants online ordering without paying a percentage commission on every large family order and a shop whose packaging and cheese costs are high enough that group purchasing pays for the platform on its own are not what Square is typically brought in for.
What can Slice do that Square cannot?
Slice covers Flat fee per order, Branded ordering site and app, Slice Register, Slice Ingredients. Square covers Payment processing, Point of sale, Invoicing, Payroll.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Slice: Does Slice take a commission on orders?

No. It charges a flat amount per order, so the fee does not rise with ticket size. Delivery, if you use the Slice driver network, is billed separately per delivery.

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
Slice: Do I have to use Slice Register to get online ordering?

No. Ordering works alongside most common POS systems, and many shops take Slice orders on a tablet without any POS integration at all.

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
Slice: Will customers know they are ordering from my pizzeria or from Slice?

Both happen. Orders placed on your branded site look like yours; orders placed in the Slice app come from a marketplace where your listing sits beside other pizzerias.

Slice: Is it available outside the United States?

No. Slice operates in the United States only.

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