It's close: Square edges it 8.9 to 8.8, so the right pick depends on what you need. Square wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Pipedrive on 2, with 1 tied.
Shops, cafes and service businesses that want easy payments and checkout
Small sales teams who want a simple, visual pipeline they'll really use
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Square | Pipedrive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Business & Sales | Business & Sales |
| Category rank | #2 of 10 | #4 of 10 |
| Developer | Block, Inc. | Pipedrive Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Square better than Pipedrive?
It's close: Square edges it 8.9 to 8.8, so the right pick depends on what you need. Square wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Pipedrive on 2, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Square or Pipedrive?
Square: Free plan, 2.6% + 15 cents per in-person sale; Plus $49/month per location. Pipedrive: 14-day free trial, no card needed; paid per-seat plans only. On value for money, Square scores higher.
Do Square and Pipedrive work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Square or Pipedrive?
Pipedrive scores higher on privacy (8.2/10). App Store label links only identifiers, usage and diagnostic data to you, with no tracking. Play says no data is shared with third parties and data is encrypted in transit.
Strengths and weaknesses
Square
- Free POS app with no monthly fee to start
- Easy setup and simple, well-made hardware
- One plan per location, not a pile of add-ons
- Every card payment has a processing fee
- Plus and Premium are billed for each location
Square makes taking payments easy for small businesses. Its free point-of-sale (POS) app handles sales, stock, receipts and customer lists. The newer Plus and Premium plans add advanced tools for restaurants, shops and appointments. You pay one monthly price per location. The hardware is easy to set up and nice to use. The trade-off: every card sale has a processing fee, and the best features need a paid plan.
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Pipedrive
- Sales teams pick it up fast
- A clear visual pipeline keeps deals moving
- AI meeting notes at no extra cost
- No free plan, only a 14-day trial
- Few tools for marketing and customer support
Pipedrive is a sales tracker (CRM) built around one job: moving deals forward. Its drag-and-drop pipeline is clear, and reminders keep you following up. The new Nova assistant, at no extra cost, briefs you before calls and records them. It also drafts CRM updates for you to approve. Email sync and automations are easy to set up. It does less for marketing and support, and there's no free plan, just a 14-day trial.
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