# Square launches AI-powered kiosk for orders at $1,999 with monthly fee

Digest AI · Enterprise & Industry · published 2026-10-14T16:00:00Z · updated 2026-10-14T17:00:06Z

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## Summary

Square introduced the **Square Kiosk**, a large pill-shaped touchscreen device with an AI-powered conversational agent. The kiosk uses voice recognition to let customers order naturally, ask questions, and modify requests in real time. It also detects presence and supports contactless payments via built-in readers.

The device costs **$1,999 upfront** and requires a **Square Plus or Premium subscription**. A **$99 monthly software fee per kiosk** applies, and it is available immediately for businesses meeting those criteria. Square claims the AI agent understands menus and responds dynamically, though no benchmarks or third-party validation are provided.

## Key points

- Square Kiosk costs $1,999 upfront plus $99 monthly software fee per device
- Voice-enabled AI orders food/drinks and handles modifications in real time
- Requires Square Plus or Premium subscription and detects customer presence

## Why it matters

The kiosk blends AI ordering with hardware, targeting restaurants and retailers needing voice-first automation. Its $1,999 price and subscription model may limit adoption, but it could reduce labor costs for small businesses.

## Sources

1. [Square’s new kiosk lets you talk to AI for help with your order](https://theverge.com/tech/1009086/square-kiosk) (The Verge AI, 2026-10-14)
2. [Square Launches Flagship Kiosk With Agentic AI Voice Ordering](https://unite.ai/square-launches-flagship-kiosk-with-agentic-ai-voice-ordering) (Unite.AI, 2026-10-14)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Square launches AI-powered kiosk for orders at $1,999 with monthly fee", 14 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/square-launches-ai-powered-kiosk-for-orders-at-1-999-with-monthly-fee

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