Khaime vs Square
Square is strongest in physical retail, with card readers and point-of-sale software, and also sells online. Khaime is built for selling online and across borders: buyers pay in their own currency, and you get the price you set.
Choose Khaime if
- You sell mainly online or through chats, not at a counter
- Your buyers are in other countries and should pay in their own currency
- You need payment links and invoices you can send on WhatsApp and Instagram
- You want an AI assistant answering customers
Choose Square if
- You run a shop, café or restaurant and need card readers
- You want point-of-sale and online in one system for in-person sales
How they compare
Starting price
Khaime
Free to start
Square
Free plan available, with paid plans for more features
Online card fees
Khaime
A fee per sale, shown before you sell (see Khaime pricing)
Square
3.3% + 30¢ on the free plan, 2.9% + 30¢ on paid plans (US)
Where you can sign up
Khaime
Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, plus the 46+ countries Stripe supports
Square
US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Australia and Japan
Buyers paying in their own currency
Khaime
Buyers see prices and pay in their own currency (125+ currencies). You get the price you set
Square
Charges in your own country's currency
In-person selling
Khaime
Not the focus
Square
Card readers and point-of-sale software
Square prices from Square's pricing page, checked on 7 October 2026. Prices are in US dollars and can change, so check their site for today's prices. See Khaime pricing.
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