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Square Appointments alternative for salons and barbershops
Compare Square Appointments and DaySync when choosing salon scheduling software. Square combines booking with its payment ecosystem and lists businesses in Square Go, its client marketplace app. DaySync works alongside your existing payment method for in-person payments; booking deposits are coming soon.
Free for up to 2 people, including the owner. Pro is $12/month for up to 5 people; Business is $25/month with no limit.
Prices checked Oct 8, 2026 on Square Appointments’ pricing page. Part of our salon software comparison.
Which one fits your business?
Switch to DaySync if
the team tools you need are on Square Plus at $49/month per location, such as commission tracking and custom permissions. On DaySync, Business is $25/month with payroll and commission calculations and role-based access, and Pro is $12/month for up to 5 people. Square Free already lists unlimited staff calendars, so compare features, not only price.
Stay on Square Appointments if
Square Free covers your team and you take card payments through Square: free software plus integrated payments is hard to beat, and DaySync doesn't process in-person payments.
What a month costs, by team size.
US prices in US dollars; other countries may differ. Software subscriptions only; people limits on DaySync include the owner.
| Team | Square AppointmentsSquare Appointments’ pricing page · checked Oct 8, 2026 | DaySync |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | Free | $0, Free |
| 3 people | Free, or $49/mo per location on Plus | $12/month, Pro |
| 5 people | Free, or $49/mo on Plus · $149/mo on Premium, per location | $12/month, Pro |
| How it’s priced | Free $0 · Plus $49/mo · Premium $149/mo, each per location; card processing 2.4–2.6% + $0.15 in person, 2.9–3.3% + $0.30 online | Per business, not per person: Free for up to 2 people, Pro $12/month for up to 5, Business $25/month with no limit |
A lower price doesn’t mean the same features: compare what each plan includes in the next table. With 6 or more people, DaySync Business is $25/month with no limit. Yearly plans are 2 months free. Payment processing fees are separate on every platform; DaySync takes no cut of client payments.
DaySync and Square Appointments compared
| Square AppointmentsSquare Appointments’ pricing page · checked Oct 8, 2026 | DaySync | |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking | Yes — via the Square Appointments booking site and app | Yes, from your own link; clients need no app or account |
| Team size | Unlimited staff calendars on every plan, including Free; multi-staff appointments and multi-location management from Plus | Free up to 2 · Pro up to 5 · Business unlimited (the owner counts) |
| Sales and commission | Yes — POS and card payments are Square’s core business | Sales records and reports on every plan; payroll and commission calculations on Business |
| Client notifications | Appointment reminders on every plan; confirmations and custom texts from Plus | Email confirmations and reminders on every plan, WhatsApp with credits; no SMS |
| Card payments | Check payment options in your country | In-person payments stay on your terminal; online booking deposits are coming soon |
| Marketplace | Yes — Square Go, a client marketplace app, free for businesses | No marketplace: clients book through a link you share |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS and Android, one account |
US prices in US dollars; other countries may differ. Where Square Appointments is stronger today, the table says so. DaySync is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Square Appointments. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners.
Features to check before switching
- Integrated card payments and Square Go. Square’s card readers, instant processing and POS are its core business and work today, and Square Go lists your business for new clients. DaySync records how each visit was paid and adds up the day, but it doesn’t process in-person card payments and has no marketplace. Confirm how your chosen payment provider will work alongside DaySync before switching.
- SMS reminders. DaySync sends confirmations and reminders by email and WhatsApp, for online bookings and appointments you add in the app, and sends no SMS. If your clients only answer SMS texts, that’s a real difference.
Moving from Square Appointments.
- Check the export options in Square Appointments. Save the client details and upcoming appointments you need, and see which notes, photos and histories come with them.
- Set up your services and working hours in DaySync. Test a booking on the Free plan; Pro and Business start with 14 days free if you need more people.
- Transfer or block out existing appointments in DaySync before sharing your new link. Check dates, times, services and team members, then disable new bookings in Square Appointments or keep availability synchronized by hand during the changeover. Once that’s done, put your new booking link in your Instagram bio and Google profile.
- Keep access to the old system until you’ve checked future appointments, client records and any payment arrangements. Email support@daysync.io to talk through what can be moved.
Before you switch.
- Is Square Appointments free?
- Yes: Square Free is $0 per location, and you pay Square’s processing fees on payments (2.6% + $0.15 in person, 3.3% + $0.30 online). Square describes it as a plan for solo professionals, but it lists unlimited staff calendars. Plus ($49/month per location) and Premium ($149) add team tools such as multi-staff appointments, commission tracking and custom permissions.
- What happens to the price when I add staff?
- On Square, staff calendars are unlimited on every plan, so the price changes only if you need Plus or Premium features ($49 or $149 a month per location). On DaySync, up to 2 people stay on Free, up to 5 are $12/month on Pro and any number is $25/month on Business.
- What do I give up by leaving Square Appointments?
- Integrated payments and Square Go. Square's card readers, instant processing and POS are its core business and work today, and Square Go lists your business for new clients. DaySync records how each visit was paid and adds up the day, but it doesn't process in-person card payments and has no marketplace. Confirm how your chosen payment provider will work alongside DaySync before switching.
- Can I move my Square client list to DaySync?
- Export your customer list from Square so you own a copy, and check which fields it includes. Email support@daysync.io to confirm what DaySync can import before you move records.
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Try DaySync alongside Square Appointments.
Start on Free and move your clients when you’re ready.
Free for up to 2 people, including the owner. No credit card required for the Free plan.