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Aviy vs Square Invoices - AI invoicing vs Square’s payments suite
Square Invoices is a free invoicing tool tied to the Square payments ecosystem (point-of-sale, card readers, payroll). Aviy is a focused, AI-first invoicing tool with multi-channel delivery and broader payment options. Here is when each fits.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Aviy | Square Invoices |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free forever for the AI invoice generator and all six document types. | Free invoicing; per-transaction fees on payments. |
| AI invoice creation | Native - describe an invoice in one sentence. | No AI generator. Form-based. |
| Document types | Invoices, estimates, quotes, credit notes, receipts, purchase orders. | Invoices, estimates, recurring invoices. No native quotes, credit notes, or purchase orders. |
| Online payments | Stripe + PayPal + bank transfer - choose your own processor. | Square Payments only. Locked-in processor. |
| Payment fees | Keep your own Stripe / PayPal terms. | Square fees apply (e.g. 3.3% + $0.30 per online card payment in the US; varies by region). |
| Multi-channel sending | Email, WhatsApp, SMS, Telegram, Slack, Messenger, iMessage. | Email and SMS. |
| Multi-currency | Every major world currency on every plan. | Single currency per Square account; tied to country. |
| Multi-business | Multiple businesses under one login. | Each location or business needs its own Square account. |
Choose Aviy when…
- You want to keep your existing Stripe or PayPal account and processing rates.
- You bill internationally and need multi-currency.
- You send via WhatsApp, SMS, or social channels - not just email.
- You need quotes, credit notes, or purchase orders, which Square does not natively offer.
- You want AI generation, not form-fill.
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate from Square Invoices to Aviy?
Yes. Export your Square clients and invoice history as CSV, then import into Aviy. The smart import recognises Square field names and maps them automatically.
Can I bill in multiple currencies on Square Invoices?
Square Invoices accounts are tied to a single country and currency. To bill internationally, you would have to run multiple Square accounts. Aviy handles every major world currency on every plan.
Is Aviy cheaper than Square for online invoicing?
Often yes. Square charges its own per-transaction fees on every paid invoice. Aviy connects to your own Stripe or PayPal account, so you keep your existing processing rates. For high-volume invoicing the difference adds up quickly.
Will my invoices look better on Aviy or Square?
Aviy ships four modern templates with full brand customisation - logo, colour, signature, per-business defaults. Square invoices are professional but feel tied to the Square ecosystem. Side-by-side, Aviy invoices look more on-brand for non-retail businesses.
How fast can I create an invoice with Aviy compared to Square?
Type a sentence in Aviy and the invoice is finished in under a minute. Square requires filling fields one at a time. The AI generator is the single biggest time-saver users report when switching from Square.
Try Aviy free
See how the AI invoice generator works for your business. Free to start. No credit card. Sub-minute first invoice.