You're Switching from Square.
Here's Why Cricut Operators Choose Helix.

Square
$29/mo
$348/year — every year, forever
Helix
$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. Helix does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified Cricut operator, former Square customer

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 Cricut Operators 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
Cricut Operators are leaving Square every week.

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

Why This Matters for Cricut Operators

You make custom shirts, decals, mugs, and tote bags. Today: 8 custom shirt orders from Etsy ($22 each), 3 custom decal orders ($8 each), and a mom wanting 15 custom cups for a birthday party ($12 each). Each shirt needs weeding, pressing, and packaging. The birthday party customer wants each cup personalized with a different name. Between Cricut Access ($10/month), blank costs, vinyl, and Etsy fees, your margin on a $22 shirt is about $9. Your accounting is an Instagram DM thread.

Cricut Operators face unique challenges: Cricut Access subscription ($10/month) plus design space limitations. Vinyl costs per project are small but tracking across 50 product types is chaos. Custom text orders require individual setup time that's hard to price. Competing on price with other Cricut sellers in a saturated market. On top of all that, Square charges $29/month ($348/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median Cricut operator earns $20,000/year. Software at $348/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Cricut Maker or Explore is yours. You bought it once. Helix 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

Square is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

Want this breakdown emailed to you?

Your exact Square cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.

"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. Helix was $279. Once. Done."
— Cricut operator business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Square Helix
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 cricut operators 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 Helix

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 Helix.

4

Cancel Square

Cancel paid subscriptions. Keep free account for records access.

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

FAQ

Is Helix really a Square replacement for cricut operators?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix 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, Helix is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Helix 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 Helix 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 Helix in about 5 minutes.

"Square raised prices again and I was done. Found Helix — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Cricut operator, switched from Square

Stop Losing $348/Year to Square

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

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

Still want Square?

We think Helix is the better deal at $279 once vs $29/mo. But if you've decided on Square, here's the link. No hard feelings.

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