Square Appointments Pricing Explorer – December 2025
Square Appointments Pricing
Transparent pricing • Free → Plus → Premium • Real cost calculator for salons, spas & solo pros
Cost Estimator (2025)
Plan:
Staff Members:
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Key Takeaways – Square Appointments 2025
- Free plan is actually free forever (1 location, 1 calendar)
- No transaction fees from Square Appointments itself
- Plus = $29/mo per location (unlimited staff)
- Premium = $69/mo per location (advanced features)
- Only pay standard Square processing: 2.6% + $0.10 (in-person) or 2.9% + $0.30 (online)
- Best for solo practitioners & small salons
Plans & Prices (per location)
| Plan | Monthly Price | Staff Limit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 calendar | Solo pros |
| Plus | $29/mo | Unlimited | 2–10 staff |
| Premium | $69/mo | Unlimited | 10+ staff / multi-location |
Competitor Comparison (5 staff, 1 location)
| Tool | Base Price | Processing | Total (est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Appointments | $29 (Plus) | 2.6% + 10¢ | $29/mo + processing |
| Acuity Scheduling | $16–$49/mo | Stripe/PayPal fees | $65+/mo |
| Booksy | $29.99–$69.99/mo | 2.9% + 30¢ | $100+/mo |
| Vagaro | $30–$85/mo | 2.75% + processing | $110+/mo |
| Mindbody | $159+/mo | Extra fees | $200+/mo |
Gotchas
- Free plan = only 1 calendar (not per staff)
- Pricing is per location, not per user
- No built-in marketing/email tools on Free
- Premium required for resource management & custom fields
Average Ratings (2025)
G2: 4.6 / 5 (1,800+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.4 / 5 (1,500+ reviews)
Beloved by solo stylists & barbers
Common Complaints
- Free plan limited to one person
- Limited reporting on lower tiers
- No native waitlist on Free/Plus
Common Praises
- Truly free tier works great for solos
- Beautiful, fast mobile app
- No percentage fees on bookings
- Seamless with Square POS & payments
Plans & Pricing (per location, 2025)
| Plan | Price | Staff/Calendars | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 1 calendar | Online booking, reminders, payments |
| Plus | $29/mo | Unlimited | Multi-staff, no-shows protection, packages |
| Premium | $69/mo | Unlimited | Resource mgmt, custom fields, priority support |
No contracts. Cancel anytime. All plans include unlimited appointments.