Alternatives · Salon & Studio
PocketSuite alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best PocketSuite alternative for most people is Square Appointments (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps. It's also the best free one.
PocketSuite compared with 6 alternatives: Square Appointments, Vagaro, MoeGo, Bookeo, Bookedin and 1 more.
PocketSuite is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49.99 per month. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PocketSuiteThis tool | Free trial · from $49.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Square Appointments | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| MoeGo | From $49/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Bookeo | Free trial · from $14.95/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Bookedin | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| PTminder | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
PocketSuite starts at $49.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Square Appointments.
Vagaro, MoeGo, Bookeo and Bookedin start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from PocketSuite
Square Appointments
Booking, point of sale and payments for appointment businesses
- Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
- Square Appointments has a free plan, which PocketSuite lacks.
- Square Appointments also covers booking links.
- Square Appointments does not cover forms, business texting, appointment booking and class booking, which PocketSuite does.
Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro also covers email campaigns, payroll and inventory.
- Vagaro does not cover invoicing, reports and business texting, which PocketSuite does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
MoeGo
Booking and business software for pet groomers
- MoeGo starts at $49 per month for mobile grooming.
- MoeGo also covers sMS marketing and review collection.
- MoeGo does not cover forms, invoicing, reports and class booking, which PocketSuite does.
Suits: Mobile groomers who run vans and need route planning
Bookeo
Online booking for appointments, classes and tours
- Bookeo starts at $14.95 per month for 1 consultant and up to 200 bookings.
- Bookeo lists no iOS and Android apps, which PocketSuite has.
- Bookeo also covers sMS marketing.
- Bookeo does not cover forms, invoicing and business texting, which PocketSuite does.
Suits: Solo providers and small businesses that want a low monthly fee
Bookedin
Online booking for appointments and classes, with a free plan
- Bookedin starts at $19 per month for 1 calendar, billed annually ($24 billed monthly).
- Bookedin has a free plan, which PocketSuite lacks.
- Bookedin also covers templates, calendar and booking links.
- Bookedin does not cover forms, invoicing, reports and business texting, which PocketSuite does.
Suits: Solo practitioners and small shops that want a free starting point
PTminder
Booking, payments and client management for personal trainers
- PTminder starts at $59 per month for up to 50 clients.
- PTminder also covers templates.
- PTminder does not cover forms and business texting, which PocketSuite does.
Suits: Personal trainers who want booking and payments in one tool
Limits worth knowing in PocketSuite
- Pricing is published per industry page (dog training, beauty, wellness and others); the figures matched on the service-professional page.
- Room and equipment scheduling needs the Facility plan at $149.99 a month.
- Multi-location features and royalty billing are Enterprise only, priced through sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PocketSuite?
The alternatives to PocketSuite in this directory are Square Appointments, Vagaro, MoeGo, Bookeo, Bookedin and PTminder. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PocketSuite.
Is there a free alternative to PocketSuite?
Yes. Square Appointments and Bookedin have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.