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Cal.com vs Square Appointments
Cal.com and Square Appointments both help you take bookings. Cal.com is best for teams that want an open-source option; Square Appointments is best for businesses already using Square.
| Feature |  Cal.com | SSquare Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open-source scheduling | Bookings tied to Square payments |
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free to start | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Teams that want an open-source option | Businesses already using Square |
| Jobs it does | Take bookings | Take bookings |
| Often used by | Freelancers and agencies | Salons and spas |
Why pick Cal.com
- Best for teams that want an open-source option
- Often used by freelancers and agencies
Cal.com is an open-source scheduling tool you can use hosted or run yourself. It covers booking pages, team scheduling and routing forms.
Why pick Square Appointments
- Best for businesses already using Square
- Often used by salons and spas
Square Appointments handles bookings, reminders and payments together if you already take payments with Square.
Questions people ask
- Is Cal.com or Square Appointments better for a small business?
- It depends on the job. Cal.com and Square Appointments both help you take bookings. Cal.com is best for teams that want an open-source option; Square Appointments is best for businesses already using Square.
- Is Cal.com or Square Appointments free?
- Cal.com: Free plan. Square Appointments: Free plan. Prices change, so check both sites before you sign up.
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