Comparison · checked 2026-10-18
Square for Retail vs AutoShop POS: an honest comparison
Square for Retail is a general retail POS with a free plan and paid tiers, tied to Square’s own card processing.
AutoShop POS
Bay $79/mo · Shop $149/mo
Unlimited users · no contract
Side by side
Feature comparison
Based on public information checked 2026-10-18. “Check with vendor” means we could not confirm it.
| Feature | Square for Retail | AutoShop POS |
|---|---|---|
| Repair orders / job cards | Not built for repair | Yes |
| Vehicle history and VIN | Not built in | Yes |
| Labour hours × rate | As custom items | Native labour services |
| Retail checkout | Excellent | Yes |
| Card processing | Square only | Your own processor |
| Free plan | Yes | Free trial only |
Where Square for Retail is stronger
- Free entry plan and polished hardware.
- Fast checkout with integrated Square payments.
- Large app marketplace.
Where AutoShop POS differs
- Repair orders, estimates and vehicle history built in.
- Labour as hours × rate with technicians on each line.
- Works with your own card processor.
- Local pricing and languages for the UAE and Pakistan.
Pick Square for Retail if…
You mostly sell parts and accessories over the counter and want Square payments with a free plan.
Pick AutoShop POS if…
You run repairs: jobs, estimates, labour, technicians and vehicles.
Switching
From Square for Retail in four steps
Export
Export customers and parts from Square for Retail as CSV.
Import
We import them free and check the mapping with you.
Overlap
Run new jobs in AutoShop POS for a week.
Cancel
Cancel Square for Retail under its own terms when you’re sure.
Diagnostics
Scan the codes: questions shop owners ask
VS-F201Can I use Square for an auto repair shop?
For checkout, yes. For repair orders, labour and vehicle history you would need add-ons or workarounds.
VS-F202Is AutoShop POS free like Square?
No. It has a free trial, then paid plans per shop; it is built for repair workflows Square does not cover.
VS-P203Can I keep my Square terminal?
You can record Square-taken payments in AutoShop POS, but the two systems are not integrated.
VS-P204Do I have to use your payment processor?
No. AutoShop POS works with your own processor or bank.
VS-S205Can I import my Square items and customers?
Export them as CSV and we import them free.
VS-S206Will I lose sales history?
Keep your Square export for history; new sales build in AutoShop POS.
VS-M207Is Square available in the UAE or Pakistan?
Check with Square for availability. AutoShop POS is sold in both.
VS-F208Where are Square’s prices from?
Square’s own pricing page, checked on the date shown.
Compare them yourself, free for two weeks
Run a week of real jobs in AutoShop POS before you decide.
- 14-day free trial, no card
- No contract, cancel monthly
- Free CSV import