You're Switching from Square.
Here's Why TV Mounters Choose Nexa.

Square
$29/mo
$348/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 9.6 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from Square after the last price increase. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified TV mounter, former Square customer

The Bottom Line

TV Mounters on Square pay $29/month — $348/year. Over three years, that's $1,168. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 9.6 months. The median TV mounter earns $38,000/year, so Square's annual cost is roughly 0.9% of typical revenue — every year, forever.

Key Numbers

$38,000
Median TV mounter income
2%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
9.6 mo
Break-even vs Square
$889
3-year savings switching to Nexa

What Square Is Costing You

The Damage

Square monthly $29/mo
Annual drain $348/yr
Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $388
Year 3 $432
3-year total $1,168

That's $1,168 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your Square subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why TV Mounters Leave Square

Processing fees add up (2.6-3.5% per transaction)
2025 price increase: in-person went from $0.10 to $0.15 per transaction
Online fees jumped to 3.3% on Free plan
Add-ons like payroll, loyalty, marketing stack up
Account stability risk - surprise fund holds
TV Mounters are leaving Square every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for TV Mounters

You do 5-6 TV mounts today, scattered across the city. Job one is straightforward — bracket, mount, done in 45 minutes. Job two has a brick fireplace — that's an upcharge you didn't quote because the customer said 'drywall.' Job four wants you to run cables through the wall and set up their Apple TV. By 5pm you've done 5 jobs, driven 60 miles, and need to invoice all of them. Jobber charges $69/month for 5-minute jobs — the per-job software cost is absurd.

TV Mounters face unique challenges: Jobs are quick (30-90 minutes) but scheduling and invoicing overhead per job is disproportionate. Driving across town for a $150 job barely covers time and gas. Customers wanting cable management, soundbar install, and smart home setup as add-ons. Managing same-day booking requests — TV mounting is often urgent. On top of all that, Square charges $29/month ($348/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median TV mounter earns $38,000/year. Software at $348/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Stud finder (electronic/magnetic) is yours. You bought it once. Nexa works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

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"I was paying Square $29/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,168 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— TV mounter business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Square Nexa
Invoicing
Scheduling
CRM
Time Tracking
Full Accounting ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
Price $29/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $1,168 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most tv mounters are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Square Dashboard → Customers → Export. Also export transactions and item library.

2

Set up Nexa

15-minute setup. Import your customer list and service/product catalog.

3

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks. Test invoicing and booking through Nexa.

4

Cancel Square

Cancel paid subscriptions. Keep free account for records access.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Square when you're confident. Zero risk.

What tv mounters actually deal with

A day in the life of a tv mounter

You do 5-6 TV mounts today, scattered across the city. Job one is straightforward — bracket, mount, done in 45 minutes. Job two has a brick fireplace — that's an upcharge you didn't quote because the customer said 'drywall.' Job four wants you to run cables through the wall and set up their Apple TV. By 5pm you've done 5 jobs, driven 60 miles, and need to invoice all of them. Jobber charges $69/month for 5-minute jobs — the per-job software cost is absurd.

The tools a working tv mounter actually owns

Why tv mounters leave the big platforms

Where tv mounters actually talk shop

Local tv mounters on Nexa

Real tv mounters near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a tv mounter? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every tv mounter on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a Square replacement for tv mounters?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Square may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Square is $29/month — that's $1,168 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my Square data?

Export your data from Square as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes.

TV Mounters in Orlando

The average solo operator there spends about $2,000/year on software — and TV mounter face their own version of that math. No state income tax. Tourism-driven economy provides ample demand but volatile month-to-month revenue. Orange County requires a Local Business Tax Receipt. Florida DBPR licenses required for specialty contractors. Tourism-related permits may apply.

Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Orlando metro. Your situation will vary.

If You Need These — Nexa Has Them

Specific gaps TV Mounters run into with Square, and what Nexa does instead.

Square gapNo offline payment processing
NexaBuilt into Nexa’s $279 once purchase — no separate add-on.
Square gapLimited inventory for retail
NexaInventory tracking included for product and service businesses.
Square gapHigher processing fees than interchange-plus
Nexa$279 once — not $69/month forever.

Where TV Mounters Talk Shop

If you want to compare notes or see how other tv mounters are running their tools, here's where the conversation happens.

Reddit
r/hometheater, r/TVmounting, r/sweatystartup, r/handyman
Forums
AVS Forum, Home Theater Forum
YouTube
Home Theater Hobbyist, TV Mounting King
"Square raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— TV mounter, switched from Square

Stop Losing $348/Year to Square

$1,168 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

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