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Square

Square

Retail & Restaurants

VS

Fresha

Salon and spa businesses

Fresha
Fees from
2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online) vs No subscription fee, 2.19%+$0.20 per payment
Features

1 shared

3 unique to Square · 1 unique to Fresha
Regions

4 shared

1 unique to Fresha
Pay methods

4 shared

8 unique to Square · 3 unique to Fresha

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5 features · 15 payment methods · 5 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Square Square
Fresha Fresha
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online)
No subscription fee, 2.19%+$0.20 per payment
Settlement
Time to receive funds
1–2 business days
Next business day
Founded
2009
2015
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
—
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Square leads (4 vs 2)
Instant Payout Unique
✓
—
Instant Sandbox Unique
✓
—
Low Fees Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments Unique
✓
—
Startup Friendly
✓
✓
Payment Methods
Square leads (12 vs 7)
Ach Unique
✓
—
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay Unique
✓
—
Cash Unique
✓
—
Contactless Unique
—
✓
Digital Wallet Unique
✓
—
Diners Unique
✓
—
Discover Unique
✓
—
Gift Card
✓
✓
Google Pay Unique
✓
—
Ideal Unique
—
✓
Jcb Unique
✓
—
Mastercard
✓
✓
Qr Code Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Regions
Fresha leads (5 vs 4)
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Middle East Unique
—
✓
North America
✓
✓
Oceania
✓
✓

Square is best when you...

Retail & Restaurants
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Fresha
Need Instant Sandbox
Not available with Fresha
View Square

Fresha is best when you...

Salon and spa businesses
Need Low Fees
Not available with Square
Want coverage in Middle East
Square doesn't cover this region
View Fresha

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Square and Fresha?
They share 4 payment methods and 4 regions. Square adds ACH, Apple Pay, Cash and 5 more that Fresha does not list; Fresha adds Contactless, iDEAL, QR Code that Square does not list; Fresha also covers Middle East; only Square offers Instant Payout, Instant Sandbox and 1 more.
Which is cheaper, Square or Fresha?
Square has published rates from 2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online); Fresha has published rates from No subscription fee, 2.19%+$0.20 per payment. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Square and Fresha?
Square lists 4 regions and 12 payment methods; Fresha lists 5 and 7. both cover Asia, Europe, North America and 1 more. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Square and Fresha compare on integration and settlement?
Square offers a sandbox, Fresha does not list one; both support webhooks; Square settles in 1–2 business days, Fresha in Next business day.

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