A Free Square Appointments Alternative
Square Appointments is built around Square's payments: card processing, deposits, and no-show fees, with paid plans charged per location. Bookin' Cloud doesn't take payments, but every feature is free to start and extra locations and staff don't cost more.
Bookin' Cloud
- Free: $0, 30 appointments/month
- Growth: $29/month, 300 appointments/month
- Business: $79/month, 900 appointments/month
- Every feature on every plan, including Free
- Unlimited staff and locations at no extra cost
- SMS and email confirmations and reminders
- Add-ons and size-based pricing (e.g. SUV vs. sedan)
- Mobile / at-home bookings with the customer's address
- Custom booking questions
- No commission on any booking
Square Appointments
- Free plan available (card processing fees apply)
- Plus: $49/month per location
- Premium: $149/month per location
- Cancellation policies, no-show fees, and waitlists are listed on Plus and above.
- Businesses processing over $250,000/year can ask Square for custom pricing.
From Square Appointments's published pricing, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm on their site.
When Square Appointments is the better choice
Square is the better choice if you want customers to pay or leave a deposit when they book, charge no-show fees, or already run your business on Square's point-of-sale.
Bookin' Cloud is honest about what it doesn't do yet:
- No online payments, deposits, or no-show fees yet
- No marketplace that sends you new customers
- No point-of-sale or invoicing
When Bookin' Cloud is the better choice
If what you need is for customers to book themselves online, get reminders, and show up, without paying per staff member, per location, or a commission on new clients, Bookin' Cloud covers that on the Free plan. Paid plans only raise how many appointments you can take each month.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bookin' Cloud really free compared to Square Appointments?
Yes. The Free plan includes every feature for up to 30 appointments a month. Paid plans only raise the monthly appointment limit.
Can I move from Square Appointments to Bookin' Cloud?
Yes. Add your services, staff, and hours (or use the one-click starter services), then share your new booking link. Most businesses are set up in a few minutes.
When should I stay with Square Appointments?
Square is the better choice if you want customers to pay or leave a deposit when they book, charge no-show fees, or already run your business on Square's point-of-sale.
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Create your free accountSources: Square Appointments pricing · Capterra: Square Appointments pricing. Square Appointments is a trademark of its owner. This page is an independent comparison and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Square Appointments.