PayPal Payments vs Square

PayPal Payments edges out Square on rating (3.5★ vs 3.4★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Pricing entry tiers: PayPal Payments at Free, Square at Free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

PayPal Payments has the larger user base (338 reviews vs 129), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Square's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage store owners who need fast install and low risk should default to PayPal Payments; mid-market and enterprise store owners with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Square's 129-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than PayPal Payments's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WooCommerce Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is PayPal Payments or Square cheaper?

Both PayPal Payments and Square offer paid plans only. PayPal Payments starts at Free; Square starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, PayPal Payments or Square?

PayPal Payments has the higher average rating (3.5★ from 338 reviews) compared to Square (3.4★ from 129 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose PayPal Payments or Square?

PayPal Payments holds the higher average rating (3.5★ vs 3.4★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, PayPal Payments or Square?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WooCommerce Marketplace. PayPal Payments has the deeper published review base (338 vs 129), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WooCommerce Marketplace store owners?

PayPal Payments typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (338 reviews). Square typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (129 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between PayPal Payments and Square?

Migration support varies by app and category. PayPal Payments and Square both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Square" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.