Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Square Online if you are local retailers and restaurants already on Square. Pick Ecwid if you are adding ecommerce to a site you already have.
| Square Online | Ecwid | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Free online store synced with Square in-person sales. | Add a store to any existing website in minutes. |
| Pricing | Free plan; from $29/mo | Free plan; from $25/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Local retailers and restaurants already on Square | Adding ecommerce to a site you already have |
| Category | Ecommerce | Ecommerce |
| Website | squareup.com | ecwid.com |
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