Cuadra vs Square
Square charges 2.6% on every sale and doesn’t issue FEL. Cuadra is 0% per sale and issues FEL from day one.
- FEL certified
- Made in Guatemala
- 30-day guarantee
- No charge until day 15
Square is the dominant POS in the US for a reason: nice hardware + integrated processing. But its model charges 2.6% on every sale — and it doesn’t integrate with Guatemala’s SAT. If you sell in quetzales, need FEL, and prefer flat pricing, Cuadra is the GT-first alternative.
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| Feature | Cuadra | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | Q249/mo (Pro) · 14-day trial | Free (charges 2.6% per sale) |
| Per-sale fee | 0% on Pro/Premium | 2.6% + $0.10 per sale |
| FEL electronic invoicing (SAT) | ||
| Pricing in quetzales (Q) | ||
| Guatemalan Spanish support | ||
| Integrated POS | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Appointments and booking | ||
| WhatsApp Business | ||
| Hardware (terminals) | No (software-only) | Yes |
Why they prefer Cuadra
- No per-sale processing fee on paid plans (Square charges 2.6%).
- FEL for the SAT included — Square doesn’t integrate with Guatemala’s electronic invoicing.
- Pricing in quetzales, with no USD/GTQ conversion adding a margin.
- Support in Spanish, over WhatsApp, on Guatemalan hours.
When Square might be better
- Square has POS hardware (card terminals, readers) — Cuadra today is software-only.
- If you sell under roughly Q9,500 a month, Square’s 2.6% per sale can cost less than a flat Q249; above that, Cuadra is cheaper every month.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cuadra process payments like Square?
Yes, Cuadra integrates with Recurrente to process cards in Guatemala. The difference is that on Pro/Premium we don’t charge 2.6% per sale — just the direct bank cost.Does Cuadra have a card terminal like Square?
Not today. Cuadra is pure software; you use your own card reader or take cash payments. A hardware version is on the roadmap.Can I migrate my catalog from Square?
Yes. Square lets you export products, clients, and sales history. Cuadra imports them with an assistant. Write to us at hola@cuadra.gt.
Try Cuadra for 14 days at no charge
No charge until day 15. No contracts. Cancel anytime.