Square Online
A free hosted catalog with unlimited products and checkout; it is Square Checkout, not Stripe Checkout.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Hosted (their cloud)
- Platforms
- webthey host it
- Installation
- Create a Square account and website from Square Dashboard
- Operational Setup
- A verified Square business account in a supported country is required, and checkout remains tied to Square
- Where Your Data Lives
- Catalog, site content, customers, orders and payments in Square's managed cloud
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Square Online uses Square rather than Stripe Checkout and offers less catalog, integration and operational depth than BigCommerce.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $68/mo ($816/yr) in subscriptions
Square Online FAQ
Common questions
Is Square Online free and open source?+
Square Online is a free tool that runs on hosted. A free hosted catalog with unlimited products and checkout; it is Square Checkout, not Stripe Checkout.
What paid software does Square Online replace?+
Square Online serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: BigCommerce, Wix, saving up to $68/month ($816/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Square Online?+
Installation: Create a Square account and website from Square Dashboard. Setup notes: A verified Square business account in a supported country is required, and checkout remains tied to Square
What is the catch or trade-off with Square Online?+
Square Online uses Square rather than Stripe Checkout and offers less catalog, integration and operational depth than BigCommerce.