s pages lead with in-person payments and point of sale, with websites added on. Shopify s point of sale, online store and plans pages and Shopify s plans page is clear that you start with a short free trial, and its own guide says you ll need to select a paid plan to start selling. Can Square take payments offline? Square Pick Square if most of your sales happen at a counter, a table or a salon chair and you want to start on a free plan, then add a simple online store later.