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# Compare Square Point of Sale vs Ovation

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> Detailed comparison between Square Point of Sale and Ovation. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Square Point of Sale | Ovation |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3027 | 26 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0.00 | US$9.99 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | - |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Square Point of Sale

Square Point of Sale (POS) is used by several small and large businesses every day, including businesses such as retailers, bakeries, delis, and hairdressers.

### Ovation

Restaurants (Full service and QSR), Retail, Small and Medium Businesses

## Key features

### Square Point of Sale

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Customer Accounts
- Discount Management
- Electronic Signature
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Mobile App
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Ordering Automation
- Payment Processing
- Pricing Management
- Restaurant POS
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- Sales Reports
- Separate Checks

### Ovation

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Customer Accounts
- Discount Management
- Electronic Signature
- Employee Management
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Mobile App
- Multi-Location
- Order Management
- Ordering Automation
- Payment Processing
- Pricing Management
- Restaurant POS
- Retail POS
- Returns Management
- Sales Reports
- Separate Checks

## Links

- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View Ovation Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/186221/vital-pos)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/154907/186221/square-point-of-sale/vs/vital-pos)

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