Square Appointments vs BookingAPI
Why pay $29/month for paid tier when you don't have to?
| Feature | Square Appointments | BookingAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $29/month for paid tier | $0/month |
| Per-Booking Fees | Varies | 3 cents (first 20 free) |
| Setup Time | Hours to days | 2 minutes |
| Payments | Often forced ecosystem | We never touch your money |
The True Cost of Square Appointments
Free tier is very limited, pushing you to paid plans.
BookingAPI gives you full features at $0/month.
BookingAPI is built specifically for barbershops, salons, spas, and independent service businesses. We connect directly to your Google Calendar so all appointments show up instantly. Your customers just click a link, pick a time, and book. That's it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import my clients from Square Appointments?
Because BookingAPI syncs directly with Google Calendar, any existing appointments you have on your calendar are automatically blocked off. There's no complex migration needed.
How do you make money if there is no monthly fee?
We charge just 3 cents per appointment booked through our platform. The first 20 bookings are completely free to try it out. No hidden fees.