Square Appointments

squareup.com/appointments
Scheduling & Booking
Few Days

Free Online Booking and Scheduling Software

How to Replace Square Appointments

Overview

Square Appointments is a comprehensive booking and scheduling solution that helps businesses manage appointments, staff availability, and services all from one place. It includes online booking capabilities, payment processing, customer management, and team scheduling tools designed for service-based businesses.

Features

88 features across 18 categories

AI(1)

Square AssistantAI

AI-powered automated messaging tool that replies to clients to confirm, cancel, or reschedule appointments 24/7

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Banking(3)

Next-Business-Day Transfers

Transfer money to your bank account the next business day for free

Same-Day and Instant Transfers

Access your money the same day or instantly with a 1.95% fee per transfer

Square Banking

Access checking, savings, and loans for your business to manage cash flow

Booking(2)

Cancellation Policy and No-Show FeesPremium

Set up time frames for cancellations and require customers to provide a credit card at booking to charge for late cancellations or no-shows

Free Online Booking Website

Create a customizable booking site where customers can book services 24/7 with color schemes, layouts, and pages that reflect your business style

Also in: SimplyBook.me, Picktime, Acuity Scheduling

Communication(11)

Appointment Confirmations

Send clients text and email confirmations that appear in your calendar

Appointment Reminders

Send automatic email and SMS reminder notifications to help clients manage their appointments

Call to Text and Voicemail Transcription

Give customers the option to continue conversations over text and receive transcribed voicemails

Custom Notifications

Customize text and email notifications to fit your brand for appointment reminders, confirmations, changes, and cancellations

Dedicated Business Phone Number

Get a unique phone number for your business that customers can text or call with voicemail support

Do Not Disturb

Silence or limit notifications so customers receive automatic replies when reaching out

Message New Customers

Message new customers and allow new customers with no purchase history to message your business

PDF Sharing

Send customers PDF files via email

Send Service Messages via SMS and Email

Automatically send digital receipts, appointment updates, and order updates with suggested replies and action tracking

SMS Customizations

Craft on-brand messages for appointment reminders, confirmations, changes, and cancellations

Square Messages

Put text and email threads with customers in one place without switching between apps or searching multiple channels

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customer Management(5)

Automatic Customer Data Collection

Create customer profiles automatically every time a sale is made and track purchase history

Customer Directory

Store all client details including preferences, birthdays, documents, images, and files in one place

Customer Profiles and Notes

Build relationships by keeping customer profiles on file with easy-to-add notes about preferences and important dates

Customer Segmentation

Sort and segment customers with preset filters for targeted marketing and engagement

Customer Transaction History

Access customers' transaction history, texts, and emails to provide exceptional customer service

Also in: Jobber, QuickBooks, Setmore

Data Management(3)

Attach Contracts and Documents

Attach contracts, waivers, documents, or other files with important information to client profiles

Collect Important Client Information

Receive forms and contracts from clients during booking and keep them together in customer profiles

Import Existing Customers

Import customers from another database easily into Square Appointments using CSV files

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

E-Commerce(2)

Online Store

Build an online store to sell online with options for in-store pickup, shipping, and local delivery

Square Websites

Create a free, shoppable website in minutes that lets customers shop online or order online for in-store pickup or local delivery

Hardware(1)

Hardware Support

Add hardware like Square Register, Square Handheld, Square Terminal, Square Stand, and Square Reader to manage bookings and payments

Also in: Webex, Clover POS, Zoom

Integration(6)

Bookings API

Use the Booking API to allow external applications to create, update, and cancel every booking from your calendar

Facebook and Google Integrations

Add a Book Now button to your Facebook page or Google Business Profile for seamless booking

Google Calendar Sync

Sync your Google Calendar to automatically block personal events and avoid double-bookings

Instagram Integration

Add a Book Now button to your Instagram account and allow customers to book right from your Instagram page

Square Staff Integration

Integrate with Square Staff to track employee commissions and automatically import sales to Square Payroll

Website Integration

Let customers book directly from your website by adding the booking widget compatible with Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, and more

Inventory(4)

Barcode Scanning

Ring up sales quickly by scanning barcodes with your iPad camera or barcode scanner

Low-Stock Alerts

Set low-stock thresholds for any SKU, view what's running low from your Dashboard, and receive email alerts

Multi-Location Stock Management

Track stock across locations in real time and make adjustments with reason tracking like Stock Received or Inventory Recount

Unlimited Items and Item Search

Stock as many items as you want and quickly pull up products on your screen with an item search tool

Invoicing(1)

Professional Invoices

Send professional estimates and invoices with automatic customer reminders and real-time payment tracking

Marketing(10)

Automated Campaigns

Create automated email and text campaigns to welcome new customers, send birthday offers, engage lapsed customers, and request Google Reviews

Coupons

Create custom coupon codes to share with customers across marketing channels

Customized Receipts

Attach coupons, event invitations, business updates, or eGift cards to receipts

Email Marketing

Send unlimited one-time and automatic email campaigns with prebuilt, customizable templates

Google Reviews Monitoring

Connect your Google Business Profile to Square and monitor the reviews you receive

Loyalty Rewards ProgramPremium

Build a loyalty program with custom points and rewards to keep customers coming back

Physical and eGift Cards

Sell physical and eGift cards from your POS or online store with load fee options

Promotions and Bonus Points

Run one-time or recurring promotions offering bonus points to customers

Square Go Marketplace

Get discovered and booked by clients through Square Go, a free marketplace app for beauty and personal care businesses

Text Message Marketing

Send one-time and automatic text message campaigns with included messages and per-message pricing tiers

Payments(11)

Afterpay

Allow customers to pay in four interest-free installments over six weeks while you receive full payment upfront

Appointment Deposits

Collect a partial deposit when appointments are scheduled to protect your calendar and reduce no-shows

Card on File

Keep customer cards on file to hold appointments, manage prepayments, charge cancellation fees, or protect against no-shows

Cash App Pay

Allow customers to pay with Cash App Pay by scanning a QR code for a fast, contactless checkout

Digital Wallets in Booking Flow

Let clients check out with digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay during the online booking flow

Discounts and Refunds

Create percentage or dollar amount discounts and issue full or partial refunds to original payment or as store credit

Key-in Payments

Key in credit and debit cards directly from an appointment using your phone or computer

Manual Entry or Card on File

Manually enter credit card details or securely add cards to customer profiles for checkout

Offline Payments

Accept payments when your internet goes down or during Square service outages

Prepayments and Automatic Contracts

Require clients to pay in advance for specific services or as part of cancellation policy and send contracts automatically when they book

Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android

Accept contactless cards, Apple Pay, and digital wallets using just your phone without additional hardware

Point of Sale(1)

Combined Service and Product Checkout

Ring up a service and a product in the same transaction for easy checkout

Reporting(4)

Future Bookings ReportPremium

Get an idea of how much you'll earn within the next week or month based on upcoming appointments clients have already booked

Sales Reports

Know how much inventory you're moving and how much money you're making with detailed sales reports and analytics

Service Cost TrackingPremium

Manage back bar expenses with detailed cost tracking for each service

Team Performance Reports

See real-time performance metrics for client retention, prebooking, and scheduling utilization for team members or yourself

Scheduling(9)

Class Booking

Schedule single sessions or recurring classes with customizable pricing, descriptions, and max capacity limits

Custom Scheduling

Customize calendars based on availability, color code by staff or service, set daily appointment limits, and block off personal time

Daily Booking Limit

Set a booking cap for online customers while allowing team members to book above the threshold if needed

Multi-Location Management

Manage calendars, staff, and online bookings across multiple locations even in different time zones

Multi-Staff Appointment BookingPremium

Let clients book one appointment with multiple services assigned to different staff members

Processing Time

Account for downtime for certain services like hair-color treatments and let clients book during downtime of existing appointments

Resource Management

Assign rooms, stations, or chairs to services so they get booked when clients make appointments

Unlimited Staff Calendars

Add and view as many staff calendars as needed with no employee limit and unlimited calendar management

WaitlistPremium

Create a waitlist for popular services and staff, letting clients join and receive notifications when appointments open up

Security(1)

Data Security (PCI Compliance)

Square complies with all required PCI standards and encrypts customer information to their servers

Staff Management(13)

Clock In and Out with Passcodes or Badges

Employees can clock in and out with a passcode or badge at your POS with customizable settings for early clock-ins and geofencing

Commission Tiers

Assign flat-rate or tiered commissions to each staff member based on items sold or services provided

Individual Employee Accounts

Allow employees to log in to view and manage their own calendars

Labor-versus-Sales Reporting

Use labor-versus-sales reports to optimize labor costs and adjust your scheduling

Multiple Wage Rates

Pay different wage rates to staff members with different responsibilities or seniority

Shift Scheduling

Set availability, add shifts, manage time-off requests, and publish schedules for your entire team

Team Chats and File Sharing

Communicate with your team via one-on-one messages, group chats, team file sharing, and announcements

Team Permission Control

Control what your entire team sees and does with your POS to keep sensitive information safe

Time Off and Trade Shifts

Let employees see available open shifts, request to trade shifts with other employees, and ask for someone to cover their shift

Timecard Reporting

Team members clock in and out at the POS so you can track their time through timecards with break and overtime tracking

Tip Pooling and Commission Tracking

Track tips and commissions with automatic tip splitting for multi-staff appointments

Unlimited Permission Sets

Assign different sets of permissions to different roles like allowing a manager to issue refunds

Unlimited Personal Passcodes

Implement employee passcodes to ensure everyone logs in to the POS securely

Pricing

Square Free

Free
  • Online booking site and integrations
  • Appointment reminders
  • Unlimited staff calendars
  • Processing fees apply

Square Plus

Popular
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  • Everything in Square Free
  • Lower processing rates
  • Cancellation policy and no-show fees
  • Multi-staff appointment booking
  • Waitlist
  • Email and text message marketing

Square Premium

See pricing
  • Everything in Square Plus
  • Lowest processing rates
  • 24/7 support
  • Future bookings report
  • Service cost tracking
  • Resource management

Square Pro

Custom
  • Custom pricing for high-volume businesses
  • Hardware discounts
  • Onboarding and implementation support
  • Technical specialists
  • Account management

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Square Appointments alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 88 features.

Buy Square Appointments

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$72,000
Maintenance$1,080/mo
3-year total$110,880
Dev time~6 months

Buying Square Appointments saves ~$110,880 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 88 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

12 known integrations

FacebookGoogle Business ProfileGoogle CalendarHomebaseInstagramJotFormQuickBooksSquare App MarketplaceSquare GoSquarespaceWixWordPress