Redy vs Square
If you're comparing Square and Redy for your restaurant, food truck or bar, these are the differences that matter most on the monthly bill: what the software costs, who pays the card fee, what hardware you need and whether there's a contract. Every Square fact links to Square's own site.
Redy and Square, point by point
| Topic | Redy | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Software price | Redy Start: $0/month when you process payments with Redy (1 POS, 1 KDS, 1 kiosk). Plus $49 and Pro $97 a month (Pro has unlimited devices). | Square for Restaurants, per location: Free $0, Plus $49 and Premium $149 a month. Square Pro: custom quote. source |
| Card processing | Payments processed with Redy (North). Dual pricing included on every plan: guests who pay by card cover the fee. | Card present: 2.6% + 15¢ (Free), 2.5% + 15¢ (Plus) or 2.4% + 15¢ (Premium). Online: 3.3% + 30¢ (Free) or 2.9% + 30¢. source |
| Dual pricing / surcharging | Included on every plan, set up from day one. | Credit card surcharging in open beta, capped at 3% and not allowed in some states. source |
| Hardware | Runs on the iPad or Android tablet you already own. Optional North card terminal: $249 one-time, yours to keep. | Bought outright or in installments: Terminal $299, Handheld $399, Register $899, Kiosk $1,999. source |
| Contract | Month to month, no long-term contract. | No term: cancel or switch plans anytime. source |
| Kitchen display (KDS) | Included: 1 screen on Start, 2 on Plus and unlimited on Pro, with no per-screen fee. | Not available on Free; $30 a month per screen on Plus and $20 on Premium. source |
| Online ordering | Online ordering with QR included on every plan, with no per-order commission. | Online ordering page included on every plan. source |
| Spanish | The whole app in English and Spanish, from the POS to the owner's dashboard; each person picks their language. | The app can be set to Spanish. source |
Square data taken from its official site on November 9, 2026. Prices change and some depend on a quote: confirm them with Square. Square is a trademark of its owner; Redy is not affiliated.
The main difference: who pays the card fee
With Redy, dual pricing is included on every plan: the menu shows a cash price and a card price, and guests who pay by card cover the fee. The owner keeps the full price they set. For Square, check the table for what it offers and on what terms.
What Redy includes at no extra cost
- Kitchen display (KDS), self-order kiosk and QR online ordering, within each plan's device limits.
- Runs on the iPad or Android tablet you already own.
- The whole app in English and Spanish.
- Month to month, no long-term contract.
When Square may be the better fit
No POS is best for everyone. These cases can tip the scale the other way:
- You also sell retail goods and want one system for restaurant and store.
- You'd rather not use dual pricing and pay each card fee in exchange for a published flat rate.
Frequently asked questions
Is Redy cheaper than Square?
It depends on the plan and how much you sell by card. Redy software starts at $0 a month when you process payments with Redy, and dual pricing means guests who pay by card cover the fee. Compare the table with Square's quote for your business.
Can I switch from Square to Redy?
Yes. Redy runs on the iPad or Android tablet you already own, it's month to month, and the Redy team helps you load your menu. Before switching, check whether your current agreement has a term or an early termination fee.
Is Redy available in Spanish?
Yes. The whole app, from the POS to the owner's dashboard, works in English and Spanish.