Square vs Volusion

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Square or Volusion better?

Neither clearly leads. Square starts at Free and Volusion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Square or Volusion?

Square starts at Free and Volusion at Free.

Does Square or Volusion run on more platforms?

Square runs on POS (Mobile app), Web. Volusion runs on Web.

Can I use Square for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Square best used for?

Square is most often used for accept payments with all-in-one pos application, online ordering and basic website creation, invoicing and appointment booking, staff scheduling and loyalty programmes. Of those, accept payments with all-in-one pos application and online ordering and basic website creation are not what Volusion is typically brought in for.

What can Square do that Volusion cannot?

Square covers Point of sale, Invoicing, Payroll, Banking. Volusion covers Website builder, Product catalog, Shopping cart, Inventory tracking. Both handle Payment processing.