Fee Free Ordering vs Square Online Ordering
Square's online-ordering and website module bundled with their payment processing. Reasonably priced but you're locked into Square's payment ecosystem.If you're comparing the two, here's how Fee Free Ordering stacks up.
Free core platform. First 100 orders every month free, 0% commission on direct orders. Turn on optional add-ons (card payments, hosted website, custom domain) only when you need them — see full pricing.
Run your own numbers.
Whatever Square Online Orderingcosts, the bigger number is usually what the delivery apps take in commission. Drag your real volume in and see what you'd keep on direct orders with Fee Free Ordering.
See what the delivery apps really cost you.
About 1,200 orders a month.
Delivery marketplaces typically take 15–30% per order.
That's $126,000 a year gone to fees.
You keep $126,000 a year. 0% commission on direct orders.
Core platform is $0/month — free forever, first 100 orders on us.
Estimate only. Actual commission varies by app and market; direct orders through Fee Free Ordering are always 0% commission.
Why restaurants switch
The specific reasons owners moving from Square Online Ordering pick Fee Free Ordering.
Bring your own payment processor
Fee Free uses Stripe Connect — you keep your existing Stripe account or open a new one in 5 minutes. Square Online forces you to use Square Payments at Square's rates.
Marketplace discovery coming soon
Square has no marketplace — your only customers are people who already know your URL. Fee Free's discovery marketplace at feefreefood.com is coming soon.
Side-by-side comparison
Every meaningful difference, laid out plainly.
| Feature | Fee Free Ordering | Square Online Ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Payment processor | Stripe (yours) | Square Payments only |
| Marketplace discovery | Coming soon (feefreefood.com) | None |
| Monthly cost | $0 core + add-ons | $29-79/mo |
Facts checked against Square Online Ordering's public pricing as of May 2026. We update this page when their pricing changes — flag anything stale at support@feefreeordering.com.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Fee Free Ordering without Square?
Yes — Fee Free Ordering uses Stripe for payments, not Square. If you're currently on Square's online ordering you can switch your menu over to Fee Free in an afternoon and keep your physical Square POS for in-store sales.
Ready to switch from Square Online Ordering?
5 minutes to set up. No credit card. No commission on direct orders. Email us if you'd like help moving your menu over — we're a small team and we'll do it for you.