The verdict for handymen: 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 handymen and small teams, Nexa is the better deal.
Nexa: $279. Once. You keep $889. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.
| Feature | Square | Nexa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 access | Yes — forever |
Square plus whatever else you're paying for:
Email yourself this comparison?
The math doesn't lie.
Handymen deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Juggling 4-6 small jobs per day across town. Giving accurate estimates for wildly different tasks. Getting paid on the spot — cash and Venmo don't track themselves. Tracking expenses for tax time when you buy supplies at Home Depot daily. Customers who think 'while you're here...' is free. Square charges $29/month on top of these daily realities. The median handyman earns $42,000/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 handymen. You own it like you own your Cordless drill / impact driver set.
You've got a toilet repair at 9, a ceiling fan install at 11, drywall patch at 1, and a door hanging at 3. Each customer wants an invoice. You quoted the drywall patch at $150 but it's way worse than they described on the phone. You're at Home Depot for the third time today buying supplies you forgot to bill for last week. By Friday you have no idea what you made this week.
Real handymen near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a handyman? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every handyman on Nexa →
For solo handymen 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.
Square has features like No monthly fee on Free plan and Instant setup that some businesses rely on. For most solo handymen, these aren't dealbreakers.
At $29/month, Nexa pays for itself in 9.6 months. After that: $348 saved every year.
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.
Own your tools. Stop renting your software.
Get Nexa — $279 Once