eBay vs Square Online
A side-by-side look at eBay and Square Online. On our scoring, Square Online comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.7/5 | 4.1/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 4 |
| Reviews | 4,360 | 1,320 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free to list + optional Store subscription | free plan + processing fees |
| Transaction fees | ~13% final value fee (varies by category) | 2.9% + 30¢ online |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Marketplace | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free listings up to a limit | Free plan available |
| Staff accounts | Limited | Role-based |
| Product limit | Limits scale with account | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | eBay Managed Payments | Square (primary) |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | N/A (standard listings) | Template-based |
| App marketplace | Seller tools & integrations | Square App Marketplace |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | No |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Support channels | Phone, chat, help center | Phone & chat (business hours), email |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick eBay?
eBay still owns the auction format and remains a powerful outlet for used, refurbished, and collectible items with a huge global audience. Its final value fees and dated seller tools are the price of that reach.
Best for: Used, collectible, and auction-style goods
Read the full eBay reviewWhy pick Square Online?
Square Online is the obvious add-on for businesses already running Square POS in the real world. The free plan is genuinely usable, though serious online-first brands will outgrow its lighter feature set.
Best for: Retail & restaurants already using Square
Read the full Square Online review