Square vs Nexa
The Real Comparison for Florists

Square
$29/mo ($348/yr)
VS
Nexa
$279 once — own forever
or 3 payments of $99
Break even: 9.6 months. Save $889 over 3 years.
"I compared Square and Nexa side by side. The math wasn't even close. $1,168 over 3 years vs $279 once. Switched and never looked back."
— Florist, Nexa customer

The verdict for florists: Square is solid software, but at $29/month it costs $1,168 over 3 years. Nexa does most of what Square does for $279 once. For solo florists and small teams, Nexa is the better deal.

Choose Nexa if:

  • You're done paying monthly forever
  • You're a solo operator or small team (1-5)
  • You need Invoicing, Connect CRM, scheduler in one purchase in one tool
  • You're tired of price increases
  • You want to own your tools like you own your equipment

Choose Square if:

  • You have a large team (10+) needing enterprise features
  • You're deeply invested in Square's specific workflow
  • You need a feature Nexa doesn't have yet

What Square Actually Costs Florists

The 3-Year Damage

Year 1$348
Year 2 (+11.4% inflation)$388
Year 3$432
Total lost to Square$1,168

Nexa: $279. Once. You keep $889. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.

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

Feature-by-Feature

FeatureSquareNexa
Invoicing
Scheduling
CRM
Time Tracking
Full Accounting✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
Price$29/mo$279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Total$1,168$279
You own it?No — stop paying, lose accessYes — forever
"The feature comparison convinced me. Nexa does 90% of what Square does — for 10% of the 3-year cost. And I actually own it."
— Florist

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Switching from Square

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.
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Florists are switching from Square every week.

The math doesn't lie.

What This Means for Florists

It's Wednesday and you have a wedding Saturday. You need to order 200 stems of ranunculus but your wholesaler's prices went up 15% this week. The bride's centerpiece budget is fixed — you need to swap stems without telling her the profit margin just disappeared. Meanwhile you have 6 everyday arrangements for walk-in orders and a funeral spray due by noon tomorrow. Your costs are tracked in a notebook, your orders in Square, and your event proposals in a Google Doc.

Florists deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Perishable inventory — flowers die if you overbuy. Seasonal demand spikes (Valentine's, Mother's Day, wedding season). Tracking flower costs per arrangement when wholesale prices change weekly. Managing event proposals with multiple arrangement types and quantities. Square charges $29/month on top of these daily realities. The median florist earns $33,000/year — $348/year in software subscriptions is a significant percentage of that income, paid every year, forever.

Nexa is $279 once. Invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, accounting — all connected, built for florists. You own it like you own your Floral cooler (walk-in or reach-in).

What florists actually deal with

A day in the life of a florist

It's Wednesday and you have a wedding Saturday. You need to order 200 stems of ranunculus but your wholesaler's prices went up 15% this week. The bride's centerpiece budget is fixed — you need to swap stems without telling her the profit margin just disappeared. Meanwhile you have 6 everyday arrangements for walk-in orders and a funeral spray due by noon tomorrow. Your costs are tracked in a notebook, your orders in Square, and your event proposals in a Google Doc.

The tools a working florist actually owns

Why florists leave the big platforms

Where florists actually talk shop

Local florists on Nexa

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

FAQ

Is Nexa really a Square replacement?

For solo florists and small teams, yes. invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting — all for $279 once. Square may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

What does Square do that Nexa doesn't?

Square has features like No monthly fee on Free plan and Instant setup that some businesses rely on. For most solo florists, these aren't dealbreakers.

How fast does Nexa pay for itself?

At $29/month, Nexa pays for itself in 9.6 months. After that: $348 saved every year.

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.

"$1,168 over 3 years to Square. Or $279 once for Nexa. I own my tools now. No more renting software."
— Florist, Nexa owner

$1,168 Over 3 Years. Or $279 Once (or 3 × $99).

Own your tools. Stop renting your software.

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