Payhip vs Square Online
A side-by-side look at Payhip and Square Online. On our scoring, Payhip comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 4 |
| Reviews | 810 | 1,320 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free plan + flat monthly tiers | free plan + processing fees |
| Transaction fees | 5% on free plan, 0% on paid plans | 2.9% + 30¢ online |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Staff accounts | Single account | Role-based |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | PayPal, Stripe | Square (primary) |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Customizable storefront | Template-based |
| App marketplace | Integrations & embeds | Square App Marketplace |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | No | No |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Email support & help center | Phone & chat (business hours), email |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Payhip?
Payhip covers digital downloads, courses, memberships, and even physical goods with a generous free plan and no design lock-in. Drop the per-sale fee by upgrading, and you get one of the best values for solo creators.
Best for: Creators selling digital products on a budget
Read the full Payhip 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