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Square Appointments alternatives

Square Appointments compared with 5 alternatives: Acuity Scheduling, Setmore, SimplyBook.me, Zoho Bookings and Calendly.

Square Appointments has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49 per location / month (Square Plus). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Square AppointmentsThis toolFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Acuity SchedulingFree trial · from $16/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
SetmoreFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
SimplyBook.meFree plan · from €11.9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho BookingsFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CalendlyFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Square Appointments

  1. Acuity Scheduling

    Appointment booking, payments and reminders for service businesses

    • Acuity Scheduling starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
    • Square Appointments has a free plan. Acuity Scheduling does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Square Appointments also covers reports.

    Suits: Salons, studios, coaches, tutors and other appointment-based businesses

    Acuity Scheduling vs Square AppointmentsAcuity Scheduling pricing and details

  2. Setmore

    Appointment booking app with a free plan for up to four staff

    • Setmore starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
    • Only Setmore lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Square Appointments also covers invoicing.

    Suits: Small service businesses that want free booking for up to four staff

    Setmore vs Square AppointmentsSetmore pricing and details

  3. SimplyBook.me

    Online booking system for service businesses, priced by volume

    • SimplyBook.me starts at €11.9 per month, billed annually (€13.9 billed monthly). Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
    • Square Appointments also covers invoicing.

    Suits: Service businesses with several staff that prefer a flat fee over per-user pricing

    SimplyBook.me vs Square AppointmentsSimplyBook.me pricing and details

  4. Zoho Bookings

    Appointment scheduling with workspaces, workflows and Zoho CRM sync

    • Zoho Bookings starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
    • Only Zoho Bookings lists a browser extension.
    • Zoho Bookings also covers workflow automation.
    • Square Appointments also covers invoicing.

    Suits: Teams already using Zoho CRM, Bigin or Zoho One

    Zoho Bookings vs Square AppointmentsZoho Bookings pricing and details

  5. Calendly

    Booking links and team scheduling for external meetings

    • Calendly starts at $10 per seat / month, billed yearly. Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
    • Only Calendly lists a browser extension.
    • Calendly also covers meeting notes and transcription.
    • Square Appointments also covers invoicing and reports.

    Suits: Sales, recruiting and customer teams that book many external meetings

    Calendly vs Square AppointmentsCalendly pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Square Appointments

  • Square Free leaves out Google Calendar sync, no-show fees, multi-staff booking, classes and packages, the waitlist and the Bookings API.
  • Plus and Premium are charged per location: $49 or $149 a month for each location you run.
  • Processing fees apply on every plan, from 2.4% + 15¢ in person on Premium to 3.3% + 30¢ for online payments on Free.
  • Resource management and the future bookings, service cost and team performance reports are Premium-only.
Square Appointments pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Square Appointments?

The alternatives to Square Appointments in this directory are Acuity Scheduling, Setmore, SimplyBook.me, Zoho Bookings and Calendly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Square Appointments.

Is there a free alternative to Square Appointments?

Yes. Setmore, SimplyBook.me, Zoho Bookings and Calendly have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Square Appointments alternatives work on Windows?

The Square Appointments listing does not include a Windows app. Setmore lists one.

Which Square Appointments alternatives work on macOS?

The Square Appointments listing does not include a macOS app. Setmore lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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