Xsolla

Xsolla

Game Monetization

VS

Square

Retail & Restaurants

Square
Fees from
Custom vs 2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online)
Features

1 shared

4 unique to Xsolla · 3 unique to Square
Regions

4 shared

4 unique to Xsolla
Pay methods

7 shared

10 unique to Xsolla · 5 unique to Square

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8 features · 22 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Xsolla Xsolla
Square Square
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
Custom
2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online)
Settlement
Time to receive funds
30 business days
1–2 business days
Founded
2005
2009
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
San Francisco, California
Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
Xsolla leads (5 vs 4)
Crypto Support Unique
✓
—
Enterprise Unique
✓
—
High Risk Accepted Unique
✓
—
Instant Payout Unique
—
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
—
✓
Recurring Payments
✓
✓
Startup Friendly Unique
—
✓
Virtual Items Unique
✓
—
Payment Methods
Xsolla leads (17 vs 12)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Alipay Unique
✓
—
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay
✓
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
—
Carrier Billing Unique
✓
—
Cash Unique
—
✓
Credit Card Unique
✓
—
Crypto Unique
✓
—
Debit Card Unique
✓
—
Digital Wallet Unique
—
✓
Diners Unique
—
✓
Discover
✓
✓
Gift Card
✓
✓
Google Pay
✓
✓
Jcb Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Money Unique
✓
—
Mobile Payment Unique
✓
—
Paypal Unique
✓
—
Visa
✓
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
✓
—
Regions
Xsolla leads (8 vs 4)
Africa Unique
✓
—
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America Unique
✓
—
Middle East Unique
✓
—
North America
✓
✓
Oceania
✓
✓
Southeast Asia Unique
✓
—

Xsolla is best when you...

Game Monetization
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Square
Need Enterprise
Not available with Square
Want coverage in Africa, Latin America, Middle East, Southeast Asia
Square doesn't cover these regions
View Xsolla

Square is best when you...

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Xsolla and Square?
They share 7 payment methods and 4 regions. Xsolla adds Alipay, Bank Transfer, Carrier Billing and 7 more that Square does not list; Square adds ACH, Cash, Digital Wallet and 2 more that Xsolla does not list; Xsolla also covers Africa, Latin America and 2 more; only Xsolla offers Crypto Support, Enterprise and 2 more.
Which is cheaper, Xsolla or Square?
Xsolla has custom pricing quoted on engagement; Square has published rates from 2.6% + $0.10 (in-person), 2.9% + $0.30 (online). Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Xsolla and Square?
Xsolla lists 8 regions and 17 payment methods; Square lists 4 and 12. 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 Xsolla and Square compare on integration and settlement?
both offer a sandbox; both support webhooks; Xsolla settles in 30 business days, Square in 1–2 business days.

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