Booksy
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$29.99
× 12 months$359.88
Per year
$3.00 per person / mo
$360
Booksy vs Square Appointments
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Booksy
69%
match · $360/yr
Square Appointments
59%
match · $588/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Square Appointments
Plus
Flat price, whole team$49.00
× 12 months$588.00
Per year
$4.90 per person / mo
$588
Booksy
From $29.99
G2 4.8 · 9 reviewsBarbers, solo stylists and small shops that want an easy app, a consumer marketplace and a fixed monthly price.
vs
Square Appointments
From $49Free plan
New salons on a tight budget and salons already using Square for retail.
Side by side
| Booksy | Square Appointments | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $29.99/month + $20 per extra team member | Free; Plus $49/month per location; Premium $149/month per location |
| G2 Rating | 4.8 (9 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Barbers, solo stylists and small shops that want an easy app, a consumer marketplace and a fixed monthly price. | New salons on a tight budget and salons already using Square for retail. |
Pros and cons
Booksy
Pros
- Every feature included, so the bill is predictable
- 2,000 free SMS marketing messages a month
- Boost is optional and only charges on results
- Free consumer app for clients
Cons
- $20 per extra team member with no cap
- Boost takes 30% of the first visit, capped at $100
- Mobile and keyed payments cost 2.69% + $0.30
- Fewer back-office tools for large salons
Square Appointments
Pros
- Free plan with unlimited staff calendars and deposits
- Same system for retail, gift cards and loyalty
- No per-staff fees on any plan
- Widely supported hardware
Cons
- No-show fees need Plus at $49 per location
- Card-on-file charges cost 3.5% + 15¢
- Processing time for color is not on Free
- Fewer salon-specific tools than Vagaro or Boulevard
Sarah Chen