Comparison 
Not Competitors — Complements
Square is one of the most popular payment platforms in the world, and for good reason. It combines card readers, point-of-sale software, inventory management, and payroll into a single ecosystem. For a brick-and-mortar shop doing hundreds of transactions a day, it's a solid choice.
BeeBusy takes a different approach. It gives you one QR code that connects customers to Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle, Apple Pay — and Square. Plus built-in booking, a website builder, social links, Google Reviews, and visibility scoring.
The key difference? BeeBusy integrates directly with Square. Connect your Square account, import your entire product catalog, accept card payments through Square, and keep all your other payment apps in one place. Inventory syncs in real time.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Square Alone | BeeBusy + Square |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 – $60/mo | ✓ $24/mo |
| Transaction fees | 2.6% + 10¢ on everything | ✓ Only on card payments |
| Payment apps | Card-only | ✓ 8+ apps + cards |
| Appointment booking | Square Appointments ($29/mo) | ✓ Included |
| Website builder | Square Online (separate) | ✓ Generated, built in |
| Social links & Google Reviews | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Visibility scoring | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Hardware needed | Card reader ($49+) | ✓ None (QR code) |
| Setup time | 15 – 30 minutes | ✓ 5 minutes |
| Best for | Permanent retail | ✓ Mobile, pop-up & in-person |
"I connected my Square account to BeeBusy and now customers can pay with Venmo, Cash App, OR their card. I'm not locked into one payment method anymore."
The Direct Square Integration
Already use Square? Don't leave it behind. BeeBusy connects to your Square account through OAuth — your entire product catalog imports automatically. Accept card payments through Square while keeping Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, and other payment apps in one place.
Inventory syncs in real time. Sales track across both platforms. You get the best of Square's card processing AND the flexibility of every other payment app your customers use.
It's not either/or anymore. It's both.
Let's Talk About the Fees
Square charges 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction on everything. Say you sell 20 items a day at $15 each — that's $300 in daily revenue. Square's cut? About $8.78 per day. Over a 20-day month, you're paying roughly $175 in fees.
With BeeBusy, customers who pay with Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle skip those fees entirely. You only pay Square's rate on the transactions that actually go through Square. For many sellers, that cuts processing costs by more than half.
Everything Square Doesn't Include
Square is a payment processor. It does that well. But it doesn't give you everything a modern small business needs to get found and grow online.
BeeBusy includes all of this, all included in one subscription:
Square Appointments costs $29/mo. Booking is included with BeeBusy — set your hours, services, and let customers self-schedule with text reminders.
Tell us about your business and we generate a professional website in seconds. No coding, hosting included.
Your Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Google review link — visible on every scan. Turn customers into followers and reviewers.
See how findable your business is online and get actionable tips to improve your presence.
When Square Alone Makes Sense
Square is an excellent choice when you have a permanent storefront with high-volume card transactions, need multi-register support, run payroll for employees, or manage inventory across multiple locations. The monthly fees and per-transaction costs are the price of a comprehensive business management tool.
When BeeBusy + Square Is Better
Accept cards through Square AND Venmo/Cash App through BeeBusy. More payment options, fewer lost sales.
Import your Square catalog, display a QR code, and let customers pay however they want.
Stylists, trainers, photographers — get paid, booked, reviewed, and followed from one scan.
Give customers the option to pay fee-free through Venmo or Cash App. Keep more of what you earn.