Compare Nickel and Square Payments 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (89.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Nickel
Star Rating
(144)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSquare Payments
Star Rating
(169)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Square Payments excels in its user-friendly mobile app, allowing users to manage payments seamlessly. One user highlighted, "You can do everything from the app! Send invoices, receipt of payment, payment requests, literally everything!" This ease of use is a significant advantage for small businesses needing quick access to payment tools.
- Users say Nickel stands out for its reliable customer support and straightforward interface. Reviewers appreciate the clean design and helpful staff, with one noting, "It's very straightforward without second guessing. It does what it needs to do without the hassle." This reliability can be crucial for businesses that require consistent assistance.
- According to verified reviews, Square Payments offers impressive features for in-person transactions, making it a favorite among small businesses. Users have praised the automatic daily deposits into their bank accounts, which simplifies cash flow management for organizations with limited resources.
- Reviewers mention that Nickel is particularly effective for handling ACH payments, making it a great choice for businesses dealing with recurring obligations. One user remarked, "Nickel has been a great solution for handling ACH payments like owner-finance notes, leases, and recurring obligations," highlighting its specialized capabilities.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Square Payments has a higher overall satisfaction score, Nickel's recent user feedback reflects a strong commitment to improving its service. Users have noted that Nickel's automated email notifications to payees are clear and professional, enhancing the payment experience.
- Users report that Square Payments has a slight edge in performance metrics, with a perfect score in performance, which suggests it can handle transactions efficiently. However, Nickel's focus on customer support and ease of use makes it a compelling alternative for those prioritizing service over features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Nickel
Nickel Core
Free
Everything a small business needs to send and receive payments seamlessly. Unlimited free ACH, payment links, QuickBooks Online sync and more, all for free.
- Unlimited free ACH bank transfers
- 2.9% flat credit card processing and option to pass on the fee to the buyer
- Real time sync with Quickbooks Online
Square Payments
No pricing availableFree Trial
Nickel
Free Trial is available
Square Payments
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
101
9.4
125
Ease of Use
9.6
113
9.5
126
Ease of Setup
9.6
112
9.1
51
Ease of Admin
9.6
55
9.2
42
Quality of Support
9.6
91
8.6
98
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
54
8.9
42
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
99
8.4
120
Features by Category
Payment Options
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
9.9
14
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.7
12
Feature Not Available
7.6
25
9.1
72
9.0
33
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.8
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
7.6
11
8.7
68
8.5
28
8.1
57
8.3
27
7.8
52
8.1
21
Security
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.5
11
8.0
55
8.9
32
Development
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.8
10
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
9.2
64
8.3
30
7.7
52
8.6
30
Agentic AI - Payment Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analytics
9.3
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Risk
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Recovery
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Audit
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Fraud
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AP Automation
7.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payment Processing
9.1
70
9.0
50
9.1
79
9.4
57
7.8
67
9.4
52
7.6
62
8.8
40
Administration
8.6
70
8.7
50
7.4
64
8.4
38
9.4
78
7.2
54
6.9
58
8.9
45
8.7
68
8.5
28
8.1
57
8.3
27
7.8
52
8.1
21
Payment Options
Feature Not Available
7.6
25
9.1
72
9.0
33
Security
8.0
55
8.9
32
Platform
9.2
64
8.3
30
7.7
52
8.6
30
Platform Basics
9.3
12
10.0
5
9.1
9
9.7
5
Platform Administration
8.3
7
7.7
5
7.1
7
9.7
5
7.1
7
9.7
5
Platform Payment Content
8.1
8
9.3
5
7.9
7
10.0
5
Feature Not Available
9.7
5
Reporting
8.2
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
Integrations
7.5
17
Not enough data
6.6
17
Not enough data
5.9
17
Not enough data
Transactions
5.8
16
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
Workflows
7.0
15
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounts Receivable Automation
5.3
11
Not enough data
AI - Accounts Receivable
5.3
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Nickel and Square Payments are categorized as Payment Processing and Contractor Payments
Unique Categories
Nickel is categorized as Accounts Receivable and AP Automation
Square Payments is categorized as Payment Gateways
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Nickel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Square Payments
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Accounting
20.5%
Construction
15.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Other
51.8%
Food & Beverages
10.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.0%
Retail
7.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
65.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Nickel has no discussions with answers
Can i use Sqare internationally?
2 Comments
HD
You can only use square internationally with cash payments, not card or tap-to-pay phone payments!Read more
Is Square software free?
2 Comments
BC
Yes, for the base POS (Point-Of-Sale) system, you will still be subject to the percentage on every card transaction you may. There are additional systems by...Read more
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