GlossGenius
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$24.00
× 12 months$288.00
Per year
$2.40 per person / mo
$288
GlossGenius vs Square Appointments
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GlossGenius
74%
match · $288/yr
Square Appointments
55%
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
GlossGenius
From $24
G2 4.9 · 77 reviewsSolo stylists, lash artists, nail techs and small studios that book mostly returning clients and want a polished brand.
vs
Square Appointments
From $49Free plan
New salons on a tight budget and salons already using Square for retail.
Side by side
| GlossGenius | Square Appointments | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $24/month billed annually ($28 monthly) | Free; Plus $49/month per location; Premium $149/month per location |
| G2 Rating | 4.9 (77 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Solo stylists, lash artists, nail techs and small studios that book mostly returning clients and want a polished brand. | New salons on a tight budget and salons already using Square for retail. |
Pros and cons
GlossGenius
Pros
- Low flat in-person rate: 2.4% + $0.15
- Gold covers up to 9 staff for one price
- Polished booking site and simple setup
- Free data transfer
Cons
- No consumer marketplace
- Card-on-file and keyed payments cost 3.4% + $0.15
- Standard has no multi-provider booking
- Big jump from Gold to Platinum at 10 staff
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