Build vs Square
In-person + online payments. Great for retail.
Strengths
- Hardware + software
- Good for in-person
- Easy setup
- Integrated POS
- Square ecosystem
Weaknesses
- Less customizable
- Not great for pure online
- Limited international
- Ecosystem lock-in
Build / Vibe when...
- Never build payments
Buy Square when...
- You have in-person sales
- You want hardware + software together
- Retail/restaurant
- Simplicity matters
Our Verdict
Use Square if you have in-person sales and want an integrated solution. For online-only, Stripe is usually better. Never build payments.