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Choosing their own processor
Some boutiques want to compare card fees or keep a bank relationship. BoutiquePOS works with your own processor.
Alternatives · checked 2026-10-18
The Square for Retail alternative built for boutiques
BoutiquePOS is a Square for Retail alternative for boutiques that want to choose their own card processor or sell outside Square's markets. It starts at $29 per location, includes an online store generated from your catalog, records local payment methods, and prints receipts in English, Arabic or Urdu. Try it free for 14 days.
Why boutiques look beyond Square for Retail.
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Selling outside the US
Boutiques in the UAE and Pakistan need a POS priced and usable in their market.
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Fabric and wholesale
Selling by the meter and at wholesale prices are built into BoutiquePOS.
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Loyalty included
Loyalty points come with Collection and up rather than as a separate add-on.
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Arabic and Urdu
Staff and receipts can work in Arabic or Urdu, with right-to-left support.
Moving over
Switch from Square for Retail in four steps.
What you'd pay instead
Sales tax is added at checkout where it applies. Prices are set for each country, not converted.
Capsule
One boutique, one register. Every variant, label and return tool, plus your auto-generated online store.
$29/mo · per location
Sales tax is added at checkout where it applies.
Start 14-day trialCollection
Most chosenThe busy boutique: up to three registers, WooCommerce sync, label templates, loyalty points and staff commission.
$59/mo · per location
Sales tax is added at checkout where it applies.
Start 14-day trialFlagship
Two or three stores and a warehouse: stock transfers, central reports, unlimited registers and API access.
$119/mo · up to 3 locations
Sales tax is added at checkout where it applies.
Start 14-day trialFAQ
Square for Retail alternative: questions
Still unsure? Ask us on WhatsApp or the form, or search the help center.
Why do boutiques look for a Square alternative?
Mostly to choose their own card processor, to sell outside Square's countries, or for boutique tools like fabric units. Square is a strong product for many small shops.
Will my Square hardware work?
Square's card readers work with Square. Barcode scanners, receipt printers and tablets usually work with BoutiquePOS; check your models on your demo.
How do I take cards after leaving Square?
Use a card terminal from the processor of your choice, and record the payment in BoutiquePOS.
How long does a switch take?
Most boutiques import, check and print labels over a few days.
What does the import cost?
Assisted product import is free.
Can I keep my customer list?
Export customers from Square as a CSV and we import them into BoutiquePOS.
Can I try BoutiquePOS first?
Yes. Start a 14-day free trial with no card.
Is there an online store?
Yes. An online store is generated from your catalog; see /online-store/ for how it works.
14-day free trial
Try the alternative on your catalog.
Start free today, or book a demo and we set it up on your own products.
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