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Square Online vs WooCommerce
Square Online and WooCommerce both help you sell online. Square Online is best for cafés and shops using Square in store; WooCommerce is best for shops that already run WordPress.
| Feature | SSquare Online |  WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Square's online store builder, now called Square Websites | Store plugin for WordPress |
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Free to start | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Cafés and shops using Square in store | Shops that already run WordPress |
| Jobs it does | Sell online | Sell online |
| Often used by | Cafés and restaurants, Shops and online stores | Shops and online stores |
Why pick Square Online
- Best for cafés and shops using Square in store
- Often used by cafés and restaurants
Square's website builder (formerly Square Online, now Square Websites) creates an online store or ordering page connected to Square payments and point of sale.
Why pick WooCommerce
- Best for shops that already run WordPress
WooCommerce adds a store to a WordPress site. The plugin is free; hosting and some extensions cost money.
Questions people ask
- Is Square Online or WooCommerce better for a small business?
- It depends on the job. Square Online and WooCommerce both help you sell online. Square Online is best for cafés and shops using Square in store; WooCommerce is best for shops that already run WordPress.
- Is Square Online or WooCommerce free?
- Square Online: Free plan. WooCommerce: Free. Prices change, so check both sites before you sign up.
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