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Compare Square Register, Terminal, Stand, Handheld, Kiosk, and card readers to find the right POS hardware for your business type and checkout flow.

Side-by-Side Comparison

DeviceBest ForPricePortableScreenPrinter
Square TerminalSmall businesses$2995.5"Built-inView
Square RegisterHigh volume$799-DualExternalView
Square HandheldMobility$399-499HandheldExternalView
Square StandiPad POS$149-199-iPadExternalView
Square KioskSelf-ordering$2,500+-LargeBuilt-inView
Contactless ReaderFreelancers$59PhoneNoView
Magstripe ReaderBasic salesFreePhoneNoView

Quick Recommendations

Need portability?

Square Terminal or Handheld

High-volume business?

Square Register

Already have an iPad?

Square Stand

Lowest budget?

Square Reader ($59) or Magstripe (Free)

Restaurant self-ordering?

Square Kiosk

Complete setup?

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