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Setmore vs Square Appointments
Setmore and Square Appointments both help you take bookings. Setmore is best for salons and clinics with a few staff; Square Appointments is best for businesses already using Square.
| Feature |  Setmore | SSquare Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Appointment booking for service businesses | Bookings tied to Square payments |
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free to start | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Salons and clinics with a few staff | Businesses already using Square |
| Jobs it does | Take bookings | Take bookings |
| Often used by | Salons and spas, Clinics, Workshops and home services | Salons and spas |
Why pick Setmore
- Best for salons and clinics with a few staff
- Often used by clinics and workshops and home services
Setmore gives service businesses a booking page, staff calendars and reminders.
Why pick Square Appointments
- Best for businesses already using Square
Square Appointments handles bookings, reminders and payments together if you already take payments with Square.
Questions people ask
- Is Setmore or Square Appointments better for a small business?
- It depends on the job. Setmore and Square Appointments both help you take bookings. Setmore is best for salons and clinics with a few staff; Square Appointments is best for businesses already using Square.
- Is Setmore or Square Appointments free?
- Setmore: Free plan. Square Appointments: Free plan. Prices change, so check both sites before you sign up.
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