Square Appointments
Plus
Flat price, whole team$49.00
× 12 months$588.00
Per year
$4.90 per person / mo
$588
Square Appointments vs Setmore
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Square Appointments
71%
match · $588/yr
Setmore
80%
match · $600/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Setmore
Pro
$5.00 × 10 seats$50.00
× 12 months$600.00
Per year
$5.00 per person / mo
$600
Square Appointments
From $49Free plan
Salons, barbers, spas, studios and other in-person businesses that take card payments and want booking, payments and POS in one system.
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Setmore
From $5Free plan
G2 4.5 · 270 reviewsSmall salons, clinics, studios and trades businesses that want text reminders and staff calendars at the lowest annual cost per person.
Side by side
| Square Appointments | Setmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Plus $49/month per location | Free for up to 4 users; Pro $5/user/month (annual billing) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | 4.5 (270 reviews) |
| Best For | Salons, barbers, spas, studios and other in-person businesses that take card payments and want booking, payments and POS in one system. | Small salons, clinics, studios and trades businesses that want text reminders and staff calendars at the lowest annual cost per person. |
Pros and cons
Square Appointments
Pros
- Unlimited staff and text reminders at $0 per month
- Booking, payments and POS in one system
- Two-way text replies update the calendar
- Clear upgrade path to multi-location and resources
Cons
- Processing fees are the main cost; Free has the highest online rate
- No-show fees, waitlist and multi-location need Plus
- Less suited to remote sessions than call-focused tools
- Best only if you also process payments with Square
Setmore
Pros
- Generous free plan for up to 4 users
- Very low annual per-user price on Pro
- SMS credits included on Pro
- Reserve with Google and social booking buttons on all plans
Cons
- Monthly Pro billing costs more than double the annual rate
- 2-way calendar sync and deposits need Pro
- Every staff calendar counts as a paid user
- No routing forms for sales teams
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