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Square Appointments vs Vagaro
Vagaro wins the card-fee benchmark at $2.70 vs $2.75 on a $100 sale, but Square's free plan wins on software cost. Full 2026 math for barbers and salons.
- Square Appointments
- 4.8
- Vagaro
- 4.8
Square Appointments
Appointment booking, reminders and payments from Square.
Best for: Solo and small-team barbers and beauty pros
Square Appointments at a glance
- Starting price
- Free · $49/mo
- Lowest paid plan
- $49/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Categories
- Booking Software
- Head-to-head record
- 0 wins in 1 comparison
- Published pricing
- Free (unlimited staff calendars) / Plus $49 per month per location / Premium $149 per month per location
- Source: squareup.com pricing page
Pros and cons
Strengths
- ✓Free plan with unlimited staff calendars and online booking
Weaknesses
- ✕Cancellation and no-show fees need Plus, billed per location
Based on public product information and user feedback, not hands-on lab testing.
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