Stripe
Online payment processing for internet businesses. Stripe is a suite of payment APIs that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes.
API COMPARISON
Stripe vs Square
Compare the integration details. Open the source when you need the full picture.
Square
Square helps millions of sellers run their business-from secure credit card processing to point of sale solutions. Get paid faster with Square.
Integration at a glance
Missing data is not evidence of missing support.
| Integration detail | Stripe | Square |
|---|---|---|
| Access & documentation | ||
| Developer documentation | View developer documentation for Stripe | View developer documentation for Square |
| API reference | View api reference for Stripe | View api reference for Square |
| Authentication | OAuth 2.0, API KeySupports secret keys, publishable keys, and restricted API keys | OAuth 2.0, API KeyOAuth 2.0 for third-party apps, access tokens for first-party |
| Build & test | ||
| OpenAPI specification | View openapi specification for Stripe | View openapi specification for Square |
| GraphQL | Not recorded as supported | Not recorded as supported |
| Webhooks | View webhooks for Stripe | View webhooks for Square |
| Sandbox / test mode | View sandbox / test mode for Stripe | View sandbox / test mode for Square |
| SDK languages listed | Ruby, Python, Go, Java, Node.js, PHP, .NET, iOS, Android, React Native | Node.js, Python, Ruby, PHP, Java, .NET, Go |
| Operate & maintain | ||
| Changelog | View changelog for Stripe | View changelog for Square |
| Service status | View service status for Stripe | View service status for Square |
| Website | View website for Stripe | View website for Square |
| AI agents | ||
| Official MCP server | View MCP server for StripeConnect AI workflows to Stripe’s payment and business tools. | View MCP server for SquareInteract with Square’s APIs from MCP clients. |
Sources & freshness
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Stripe
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Before you choose
How should I compare Stripe and Square?
Start with the operations your application needs, then check authentication, SDKs, webhooks and a sandbox. Validate current pricing, limits and regional availability in the provider documentation before choosing.
Does an empty field mean a feature is unsupported?
No. “Not recorded” means this comparison does not establish the capability. Catalog records can be incomplete or outdated. Follow the linked provider documentation to confirm current support.