Square Appointments alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Square Appointments: revenue comes from processing fees, so you're tied to Square payments, and many staff and resource features need a paid plan per location. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Square Appointments, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fresha currently ranks first.
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Best Square Appointments alternative for most people
FreshaSalon-focused booking with a large consumer marketplace for finding new clients.
Best Square Appointments alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SetmoreFree for four staff with any payment processor you like.
Best Square Appointments alternative for Mac
SetmoreFree for four staff with any payment processor you like.
Best Square Appointments alternative for Windows
SetmoreFree for four staff with any payment processor you like.
Best Square Appointments alternative for iPhone and Android
BooksyFlat monthly price and a client app popular with barbers and beauty pros.
Best Square Appointments alternative for working in the browser
Acuity SchedulingPayment-processor agnostic, with intake forms and packages.
Square Appointments alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Square Appointments?
Fresha ranks first right now. Salon-focused booking with a large consumer marketplace for finding new clients. Booksy and Setmore follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Square Appointments?
Yes. Setmore (free plan + paid) and SimplyBook.me (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Square Appointments?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Square Appointments?
The complaints we hear most: revenue comes from processing fees, so you're tied to Square payments; many staff and resource features need a paid plan per location; less suited to meeting-style scheduling.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Square Appointments, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.