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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
Payhip logoPayhipCreator & digital
Square Online logoSquare OnlineAll-in-one
Scores
SellingScene score4.2/54.1/5
User rating4.24
Reviews8101,320
Pricing
Starting priceFreeFree
Pricing modelfree plan + flat monthly tiersfree plan + processing fees
Transaction fees5% on free plan, 0% on paid plans2.9% + 30¢ online
Hosting & setup
Hosting typeFully hosted (SaaS)Fully hosted (SaaS)
Free trialFree plan availableFree plan available
Staff accountsSingle accountRole-based
Product limitUnlimitedUnlimited
Payments & security
Payment gatewaysPayPal, StripeSquare (primary)
SSL includedYesYes
PCI compliantYesYes
Gift cardsYesYes
Catalog & content
Themes / templatesCustomizable storefrontTemplate-based
App marketplaceIntegrations & embedsSquare App Marketplace
Multi-currencyNoNo
Multi-languageNoNo
POS includedNoYes
Abandoned cart recoveryYesYes
Built-in blogNoNo
Tools & flexibility
Drag-and-drop editorNoYes
API accessNoYes
Mobile appNoYes
Support channelsEmail support & help centerPhone & chat (business hours), email
ActionsRead reviewRead 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 review

Why 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