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Square Appointments alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Setmore logoSetmoreFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +24 of 459.6
  1. Setmore logo

    1. SetmoreTop pick

    Best for: Small service businesses that want free online booking for a few staff

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Square Appointments

    Free for four staff with any payment processor you like.

    Pros

    • Free plan covers up to four users with unlimited appointments
    • Low per-user price on Pro
    • Phone, chat and email support on all plans

    Cons

    • Text reminders and two-way calendar sync require Pro
    • Free plan carries Setmore branding
    • Reporting is basic for multi-location businesses
    Visit Setmore Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Setmore a good Square Appointments alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 4 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $5 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Live receptionist add-on
    $99/month, US only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Square Appointments alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Fresha logo

Best Square Appointments alternative for most people

Fresha

Salon-focused booking with a large consumer marketplace for finding new clients.

Setmore logo

Best Square Appointments alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Setmore

Free for four staff with any payment processor you like.

Setmore logo

Best Square Appointments alternative for Mac

Setmore

Free for four staff with any payment processor you like.

Setmore logo

Best Square Appointments alternative for Windows

Setmore

Free for four staff with any payment processor you like.

Booksy logo

Best Square Appointments alternative for iPhone and Android

Booksy

Flat monthly price and a client app popular with barbers and beauty pros.

Acuity Scheduling logo

Best Square Appointments alternative for working in the browser

Acuity Scheduling

Payment-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.