GetFloristPOSfrom $39/mo per shopComparison · prices checked 2026-10-18
Square is a polished, low-cost general POS with its own card processing, and its free plan is hard to beat for a simple cash-and-carry shop in the US. GetFloristPOS is built around the work florists do: delivery slots, a wire order queue, stem recipes, perishable lots and event deposits. If most of your sales are delivered, made to order or booked months ahead, or you trade in the UAE or Pakistan, GetFloristPOS fits better.
Feature by feature
| Feature | GetFloristPOS | Square for Retail | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery date and time slots | Included | Partly, via Square Online | Square Online can take scheduled pickup and delivery orders; slot capacity per window and van sheets are not florist-specific. Check current options with Square. |
| Wire order queue | Included (Bloom and up) | Not built in | Our queue connects to your relay-network account by integration, set up on a demo. |
| Arrangement recipes (stems deducted from stock) | Included (Bloom and up) | Check with vendor | We could not confirm a stem-level recipe feature for Square for Retail. |
| Perishable lots and expiry dates | Included | Check with vendor | |
| Event and wedding deposits | Included | Via Square Invoices | Square Invoices can request deposits; tracking them against an event order is up to you. |
| Online store from your catalogue | Included | Included (Square Online) | Both build a store from your items. |
| Multi-location | Included (Garden, or add a location) | Included | |
| Arabic and Urdu receipts | Included | Check with vendor | Square lists English, Spanish and other languages; we found no Arabic or Urdu support. |
| AED and PKR pricing | Included | Not offered | Square for Retail is not sold in the UAE or Pakistan as of our check date. |
| Contract and commission | No contract, no commission | No contract; card processing through Square | Square's software is tied to Square's own card processing and its rates. |
| Starting price | See pricing (per location) | Free; Plus $49 and Premium $149 per location / mo | Square prices from public listings on the check date. |
| Support in the UAE and Pakistan | Local desks in both | Not offered |
Where Square for Retail is stronger
- A genuinely free plan, which is hard to argue with for a small cash-and-carry stall in the US.
- Card processing, hardware and software from one company, so there is one bill and one setup.
- A large ecosystem of apps, hardware and payroll, banking and loan services that florists may already use.
- A very well-known brand that many staff already know how to use on day one.
Where GetFloristPOS is stronger
- Delivery date and time slots with capacity, zones, fees and a van sheet, built for flowers.
- Wire orders in their own queue, and arrangement recipes that deduct each stem from stock.
- Perishable stock by lot with received and expiry dates, and waste logged as waste.
- Sold and supported in the UAE and Pakistan with AED and PKR pricing and Arabic and Urdu receipts.
Switching from Square for Retail
Moving from Square is mostly a catalogue and customer export. Export your items and customers from the Square dashboard as CSV files, and our onboarding team imports them for you at no cost. Keep Square running until your first week on GetFloristPOS is done, then switch the counter over. If you use Square for card payments, you can keep a processor you are happy with, because GetFloristPOS works with your processor. Plan the move for a quiet week, not the fortnight before Valentine's Day or Mother's Day.
The switching guide
FAQ
Is Square good for florists?
Square is a good general POS and fine for simple counter sales. It does not have a wire order queue, stem recipes or florist delivery slots built in, which is where most flower shops feel the gap.
Is GetFloristPOS more expensive than Square?
Square has a free plan, so for a counter-only shop it can be cheaper. Compare plan for plan on our pricing page, and count what you pay in other tools and paper workarounds for deliveries and events.
Can I keep my card reader?
GetFloristPOS works with your processor. Square's readers work with Square's processing, so if you move processors you may need a different reader; we will check your setup on a demo.
Can I import my Square items and customers?
Yes. Export them as CSV files from Square and our onboarding team imports them at no cost.
Does Square work in Dubai or Pakistan?
Square for Retail is not sold in the UAE or Pakistan as of our check. GetFloristPOS is, with local pricing and support.
Does GetFloristPOS take a fee on each sale?
No. There is no per-order commission. Card fees are between you and your processor.
Can I run both while I switch?
Yes. Many shops run both for a week, then move the counter once staff are comfortable.
Which one handles wedding deposits better?
Square can request a deposit through an invoice. GetFloristPOS keeps the deposit, balance and due date on the event order itself, with reminders.
Run both for a week if you like. The trial is free for 14 days, and moving your data is free.
14-day free trialNo contractNo per-order commission