POS+ (Postas) vs Smaregi vs Square for Restaurants

POS+ (ポスタス, Postas) is a cloud, tablet-based point-of-sale system made by Postas Co., Ltd. Smaregi (スマレジ) is a cloud POS register that runs on iPad and iPhone and is used by restaurants, retailers, clinics and salons, mainly in Japan. Square for Restaurants is a cloud point of sale and payments system for food businesses, from food trucks and coffee shops to full-service restaurants, bars and multi-location groups. All three are listed under Restaurant POS. The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.

Key differences

  • price

    On price, Smaregi at JPY 5,500 per store per month (tax included); Square for Restaurants at USD 49 per location per month. These figures are not directly comparable because the currency or billing basis is not the same. POS+ (Postas) does not publish a starting price.

  • audience

    The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: POS+ (Postas): Restaurants of any size in Japan; Smaregi: Restaurants and cafes in Japan; Square for Restaurants: Small and single-location restaurants, cafes and bars.

  • platforms

    Listed platforms: POS+ (Postas): Web, iOS, Android; Smaregi: Web, iOS; Square for Restaurants: Web, iOS, Android.

  • countries covered

    POS+ (Postas) names 1 country, Smaregi names 1 country and Square for Restaurants names 8 countries. 1 country appears in every list.

  • integrations

    The integration lists differ. POS+ (Postas) names 12 integrations, Smaregi names 24 integrations and Square for Restaurants names 3 integrations. 1 partner appears in every list.

  • company background

    Founding years: POS+ (Postas), 2019; Smaregi, 2005; Square for Restaurants, 2009.

Side by side

POS+ (Postas) vs Smaregi vs Square for Restaurants: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldPOS+ (Postas)SmaregiSquare for Restaurants
What it isPOS+ (ポスタス, Postas) is a cloud, tablet-based point-of-sale system made by Postas Co., Ltd.Smaregi (スマレジ) is a cloud POS register that runs on iPad and iPhone and is used by restaurants, retailers, clinics and salons, mainly in Japan.Square for Restaurants is a cloud point of sale and payments system for food businesses, from food trucks and coffee shops to full-service restaurants, bars and multi-location groups.
Best forRestaurants of any size in Japan; Izakaya, yakiniku, ramen, cafe and fast-food operators; Restaurant chains replacing a POS across many stores; Venues that want self-order or self-checkoutRestaurants and cafes in Japan; Single-store shops starting on a free plan; Multi-store chainsSmall and single-location restaurants, cafes and bars; Quick-service and coffee shops; Full-service restaurants and bars; Franchises and multi-location groups
Pricing modelQuote onlySubscription per storeSubscription per location plus percentage of sales
Starting priceNot publishedJPY 5,500 per store per month (tax included)USD 49 per location per month
Free planNot publishedYesYes
Free trialNot publishedYesYes
ContractNot publishedNot publishedNone stated (the vendor says no locked-in contracts; cancel or switch anytime)
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOSWeb, iOS, Android
CountriesJapanJapanAustralia, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan, Spain and 2 more
LanguagesNot publishedJapaneseNot published
Number of integrations12243
CertificationsNot publishedNot publishedPCI compliant
Security practicesPersol Group information security basic policy (no certification named), Postas cloud security basic policy (established 2023-04-01)Server monthly uptime of 99.95% guaranteed under an SLA (no certification named)Not published
Founded201920052009
HeadquartersTokyo (Chuo-ku, Tsukiji), JapanOsaka, JapanNot published
OwnerPersol Group (the site footer lists Postas among the group's services; its security policy is co-signed by Persol Holdings)Not publishedBlock, Inc. (Square, Inc. changed its name to Block, Inc. in 2021)
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by all three

  • UberEats

Named only by POS+ (Postas)

  • ASPIT
  • ebica
  • FOODIT
  • freee
  • HANZO
  • Money Forward
  • Ordee
  • TORETA
  • 弥生会計

Named only by Smaregi

  • EATGRAM
  • EC-CUBE
  • FOODIT21
  • freee会計
  • JMSおまかせサービス おてがるPay
  • QR Order
  • Square
  • StarPay
  • STORES決済
  • TKC
  • Yappli Mobile Order
  • どこでも注文くん
and 9 more
  • ぴかいちナビ
  • れすだく
  • トレタ
  • ネクストエンジン
  • マネーフォワード クラウド
  • 勘定奉行クラウド
  • 弥生シリーズ
  • 楽天ペイ
  • 食べログオーダー

Named only by Square for Restaurants

  • DoorDash
  • MarketMan

Which to choose

POS+ (Postas)

Choose POS+ (Postas) if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Restaurants of any size in Japan; Izakaya, yakiniku, ramen, cafe and fast-food operators; Restaurant chains replacing a POS across many stores.

Smaregi

Choose Smaregi if you fit its listed audience: Restaurants and cafes in Japan; Single-store shops starting on a free plan; Multi-store chains.

Square for Restaurants

Choose Square for Restaurants if you are in one of these groups: Small and single-location restaurants, cafes and bars; Quick-service and coffee shops; Full-service restaurants and bars.

What we could not confirm

POS+ (Postas)

  • Any price or plan tier (monthly fee is not published)
  • Contract term and renewal terms
  • Whether the product interface is available in languages other than Japanese
  • Founders and any funding (Postas is part of Persol Group; no funding is stated)
  • Whether the 2019 company founding date is also the launch date of the POS+ brand
  • Security certifications such as ISMS or SOC 2 (none stated)
  • Integration names

Smaregi

  • Contract minimum term and renewal
  • Android support
  • Interface languages other than Japanese
  • Security certifications
  • Whether the service is sold outside Japan
  • Total employees

Square for Restaurants

  • Headquarters, founders and employee count (not stated on Square's site)
  • Length of the free trial on paid plans
  • Full integration list: accounting, payroll and reservation integrations are not confirmed
  • Which restaurant features and prices apply outside the United States
  • Interface languages
  • Independent security certifications beyond PCI compliance
  • Availability of restaurant features and pricing by country

Go further

POS+ (Postas) profileSmaregi profileSquare for Restaurants profile

Other comparisons with these products

Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.

POS+ (Postas), reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Home: editions, support claims, case studieshttps://www.postas.co.jp/
  2. Restaurant edition overviewhttps://www.postas.co.jp/food/
  3. Restaurant feature listhttps://www.postas.co.jp/food/function/
  4. Add-on productshttps://www.postas.co.jp/food/product/
  5. External service integrationshttps://www.postas.co.jp/food/partner-service/
  6. Cashless payment terminalshttps://www.postas.co.jp/food/cashless/
  7. Restaurant type pagehttps://www.postas.co.jp/food/usecase/izakaya/
  8. Environment, hardware, pricing FAQhttps://www.postas.co.jp/faq/
  9. Company profilehttps://www.postas.co.jp/corporate/
  10. Security policieshttps://www.postas.co.jp/security/

Square for Restaurants, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Product overview and customer quoteshttps://squareup.com/us/en/restaurants
  2. Capabilities list, delivery partnershttps://squareup.com/us/en/restaurants/capabilities
  3. Restaurant POS features, hardware, customershttps://squareup.com/us/en/point-of-sale/restaurants
  4. Plans, fees, per-location pricinghttps://squareup.com/us/en/pricing
  5. Company history, countries served, Block name changehttps://squareup.com/us/en/about
  6. PCI compliancehttps://squareup.com/us/en/payments/secure
  7. Hardware rangehttps://squareup.com/us/en/hardware
  8. iOS app listinghttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/square-point-of-sale-pos/id335393788
  9. Google Play listinghttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareup