Best WooCommerce POS: FooSales vs. Square POS

In this post, we will look at the differences in how FooSales and Square POS work with WooCommerce and determine which is the Best WooCommerce POS.

Choosing the best WooCommerce POS (point-of-sale) system for your business can make all the difference in how seamlessly your online and in-person sales operations run. If your store is built on WooCommerce, finding a POS system that fully integrates with it is key. While Square POS is a tremendous platform (we even integrate with it), if you have an online WooCommerce store, FooSales is without a doubt the best option for you.

FooSales is built from the ground up as a WooCommerce POS and provides a purpose-built solution that leverages WooCommerce’s core capabilities. It allows you to access essential WooCommerce features, such as product management, inventory management, order management, customer management, order fulfillment, taxes, coupons, reporting, and much more—all within the same system. At the same time, you retain the flexibility to process in-person payments using Square or Stripe, providing your customers with a seamless experience whether they’re shopping in-store or online.

Below, we’ll break down the features of FooSales and Square POS in context of WooCommerce to help you determine which is best for your business.

FooSales vs. Square POS: Feature Comparison

Feature	FooSales	Square POS
WooCommerce Integration	Built specifically for WooCommerce, ensuring seamless connection with all WooCommerce core capabilities.	Limited integration with WooCommerce through plugins, designed as a standalone POS solution, requires catalog syncing between two independent systems. Does not support most WooCommerce core features.
Hardware Compatibility	Compatible with various devices, including desktop computers, iPads, and Android tablets. FooSales also integrates with Square Register, Square Terminal, Square Stand, and Stripe card readers for payment processing.	Provides proprietary hardware options like Square Register, Square Terminal, and Square Stand.
Inventory Management	Syncs in-person and online inventory in real time to maintain accurate stock levels. Data is only stored in your WooCommerce database, supporting third-party plugins for low-stock alerts and more.	Inventory syncs between Square’s catalog and WooCommerce catalog, requiring coordination across systems.
Email/SMS/Print Receipts	Print receipts directly from FooSales, and send order emails directly from WooCommerce. SMS messaging possible using AutomateWoo.	Provides digital receipt options via email, SMS messaging, or physical copies with a receipt printer.
Invoicing	Supports invoicing through WooCommerce, with customizable templates and direct invoice emailing to customers.	Allows online invoice creation and delivery, reducing reliance on paper and printers.
Full and Partial Refunds	Offers full and partial order refunds. FooSales integrates directly with WooCommerce refunds, ensuring a consistent, streamlined refund process.	If you issue a refund directly through Square POS for an in-person transaction, this action is recorded within Square’s system. However, this refund does not automatically synchronize with WooCommerce. As a result, the corresponding order in WooCommerce will not reflect the refund, potentially leading to discrepancies in order statuses and financial records.
Tax Features	Leverages built in WooCommerce tax settings and automatically applies them within FooSales.	Square does not support tax-inclusive WooCommerce pricing. You will need to ensure that your Square tax rates match your WooCommerce tax rates.
Split Tender/Payments	Supports split payments through WooCommerce, allowing multiple payment methods in one transaction.	Provides split payment options, however, split payments processed directly through Square POS are recorded within Square’s system. These transactions may not automatically reflect in WooCommerce, as the integration does not fully synchronize in-person payment details with the WooCommerce order management system.
Coupons	FooSales offers full compatibility with WooCommerce coupon management.	Square POS does not support WooCommerce coupons natively.
Discounts	Applies discounts at the product or order level directly through WooCommerce, allowing flexibility in discount strategies.	Offers discount options for entire product lines or individual items in a transaction.
Reporting	Generates detailed WooCommerce-based reports, including sales insights, inventory levels, and customer data. Filter by online or POS orders.	Provides robust reporting features with sales insights and inventory data, although less detailed than some other solutions.
Variations	Supports WooCommerce product variations, including custom attributes like size, color, and packaging.	Allows modification of stock details, such as price, color, and packaging for product variations.
Syncing	Real-time syncing with WooCommerce, ensuring inventory, orders, and customer data are consistent across all sales channels.	Automatically syncs inventory across online and POS systems, accessible via the online dashboard. The catalog sync between Square and WooCommerce can be problematic and as expressed in their reviews.
Order Alerts	Provides WooCommerce-based order alerts and notifications for new and in-process orders, helping track customer activity.	Includes order alerts for real-time tracking of incoming orders to manage fulfillment efficiently.
Pickups and Deliveries	Supports pickups and deliveries through WooCommerce’s built-in features, allowing real-time management of order fulfillment, inventory updates, and pickups.	Provides pickup and delivery options within Square POS for in-person orders, but does not synchronize these settings with WooCommerce. Separate management is required to maintain consistency between Square and WooCommerce.
Customer Management	Allows creation of customer profiles with order history and contact information directly within WooCommerce.	By default, the integration between Square and WooCommerce focuses on synchronizing product inventory and processing payments. Customer profiles created directly in Square POS do not automatically sync to WooCommerce.
Payment Processing	Supports multiple in-person payment options, including Stripe and Square, allowing flexibility in payment methods.	Supports Square’s own payment options.
Pricing Structure	Subscription-based pricing with plans based on features and device count.	Costs are primarily transaction-based, however the do offer a paid ‘Plus’ option. Connects to WooCommerce using a free third-party plugin.
Employee Accounts	Employee accounts and permissions can be managed through WooCommerce, including tracking roles and responsibilities.	Supports staff account management with time tracking and permission settings, similar to some other POS solutions.
Multi-Language Support	Supports multiple languages, including English, Afrikaans, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, making it ideal for international WooCommerce stores.	Available primarily in English, with limited language support for Spanish, French, or Japanese.
Offline Mode	Continues functioning offline, with transactions and inventory adjustments syncing back to WooCommerce upon reconnection.	Processes card payments offline and syncs them automatically once reconnected to the internet.
Target Audience	Perfect for WooCommerce users who want a dedicated POS built for WooCommerce compatibility.	Best for small to medium-sized businesses looking for a flexible all-in-one POS solution.

Why is FooSales the Best WooCommerce POS?

FooSales isn’t a separate system from WooCommerce; it’s an extension of WooCommerce’s capabilities. This tight integration means you can rely on all the features WooCommerce offers without the hassle of syncing data between two separate catalogs.

From handling order statuses and product details to customer profiles and discounts, FooSales leverages WooCommerce’s robust e-commerce capabilities to power your in-person sales. FooSales seamlessly extends WooCommerce into the real world, allowing you to easily manage in-person orders, payments, deliveries, and local pickups—all while keeping your existing WooCommerce store at the center of your business.

Get the Best of Both Worlds

Why choose between FooSales and Square when you can leverage the best of both? By using FooSales as your WooCommerce POS alongside Square as your integrated payment processor, you gain the flexibility and power of each platform. FooSales handles order management, inventory, pickups, and deliveries all within WooCommerce, ensuring everything stays synchronized and eliminating double management. Meanwhile, Square can seamlessly process in-person payments, giving you access to its trusted payment options and hardware.

This combination provides a cohesive system to manage both online and in-person sales, delivering a smooth, reliable experience for your customers however they choose to shop. With FooSales and Square together, you’re equipped to handle sales efficiently across all channels, maximizing the strengths of each platform. Sign up for a free trial to see for your self.