Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued) vs. Square for Retail

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued)
Score 6.0 out of 10
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Microsoft Dynamics RMS was a retail point of sale and RMS. Support for the product ended in 2016.N/A
Square for Retail
Score 7.0 out of 10
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Square for Retail bundles payment process and point of sale (PoS), as well as vendor and inventory management features, for small retailers. A free trial is available.N/A
Pricing
Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued)Square for Retail
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Offerings
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Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued)Square for Retail
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued)Square for Retail
Considered Both Products
Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued)
Chose Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued)
It's been so long since we actually chose this program, I am not sure of the competitors out now. I started using it a couple years ago, but our company has used it for maybe 10 years now? We plan on reviewing other systems next year, so I will know more then.
Square for Retail
Chose Square for Retail
We didn't evaluate too many other options before deciding to move forward with Square for Retail. For us, the platform was a well-rounded package that offered everything we were looking for up-front without having to include multiple add-ons to the system. It truly just fits …
Chose Square for Retail
From my experience, Square for Retail is a bit easier to implement. Braintree has a longer application process and you may not be accepted to use it for your online transactions. Square for Retail has a much shorter application process and as far as I know thee is no review …
Chose Square for Retail
Square is just the first to get into the game. It's also easier to complete a transaction in person, while Apple Pay and Google Pay are better suited for self-serve online transactions.

I would rather use Square while I am out shopping. I would prefer to use Apple Pay or Google …
Chose Square for Retail
Stripe is more suited for internet or online order forms and businesses for which it integrates. It works well and same as Square with similar fees. Stripe however does not send a physical card reader by default and is not as large of a company. We chose Square due to the …
Chose Square for Retail
Square for Retail offers just about everything that the competitors offered, and does so with a more attractive, all-inclusive package. We chose Square for Retail due to the myriad of plugins available, from Dashboard to Appointments, to Estimates and Invoicing, Square for …
Chose Square for Retail
I have looked at some other options, but Square continually won out for ease of use, cost, and functionality. I'm so glad that it is basically with me wherever I go.
Best Alternatives
Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued)Square for Retail
Small Businesses
Lightspeed Retail
Lightspeed Retail
Score 6.9 out of 10
Lightspeed Retail
Lightspeed Retail
Score 6.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Epicor Eagle
Epicor Eagle
Score 7.9 out of 10
Epicor Eagle
Epicor Eagle
Score 7.9 out of 10
Enterprises

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User Ratings
Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued)Square for Retail
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User Testimonials
Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Discontinued)Square for Retail
Likelihood to Recommend
Like I said before, it's great to use when you have to manage multiple warehouses, multiple stores or multiple websites, or all of the above and you need to keep an up to date inventory for all locations. Once learned it will make anyone's job much easier to do each day.
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Square for retail is great to use alongside WooCommerce to accept credit card payments on your e-commerce website.
Square for Retail works with a very easy to use card scanner that works with your phone, so it is great if you are selling items at an event like a conference, a farmers market, or an art fair. It is very easy and useful for the small business person who wants easy credit card processing either in person or online.
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Pros
  • Once you set it up correctly, it just works
  • Can be customized
  • Tons of options
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  • Point of sale transactions
  • Ease of use and convenient payment method for customers
  • Receipts and transaction records for the business and customers
  • Multiple ways to pay
  • Fair transaction fees
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Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Not as advanced as new systems on the market
  • Can be buggy with websites
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  • This may just be me, but I want some additional customizations for our biggest annual fundraiser, so that we can differentiate between donations, chance drawings, etc.
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Alternatives Considered
It's been so long since we actually chose this program, I am not sure of the competitors out now. I started using it a couple years ago, but our company has used it for maybe 10 years now? We plan on reviewing other systems next year, so I will know more then.
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Square for Retail offers just about everything that the competitors offered, and does so with a more attractive, all-inclusive package. We chose Square for Retail due to the myriad of plugins available, from Dashboard to Appointments, to Estimates and Invoicing, Square for Retail provides just about everything we could hope for, with a predictable, and reasonable bill attached. From the predictability of our period's processing fees to the flexibility of the software and all of [its] possible plugins, Square for Retail was the obvious winner.
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Return on Investment
  • It has saved us time by not having to do anything manually
  • It has kept our inventory updated so customers are not upset
  • It's always worked, so not a lot of dev/support money required
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  • Simplicity: Integration of appointment management and billing
  • Time saving: Quick management of billable services
  • Time Management: Integration of Google calendar and customer-facing appointment calendar
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