# Setmore vs Square Appointments

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Setmore

| Attribute | Setmore | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 66.3 (75% (high)) | 53 (52% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based scheduling system that enables businesses to accept online bookings, automate reminders, manage staff, and collect payments—all in one integrated platform. It is indexed under Appointment Booking.","source":"https://www.setmore.com/es/pricing","question":"What is Setmore?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Setmore offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $5 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.setmore.com/es/pricing","question":"Is Setmore free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Setmore supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.setmore.com/es/pricing","question":"What platforms does Setmore support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Setmore, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.setmore.com/es/pricing","question":"Can Setmore be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 24 integrations for Setmore, including Stripe, Square, PayPal, LawPay, Google Calendar, Zoom, Salesforce and Google Analytics, plus 16 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.setmore.com/es/pricing","question":"What does Setmore integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for Setmore. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Setmore not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.setmore.com/es/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Setmore have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Setmore is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.setmore.com/es/pricing","question":"Where is Setmore available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"A web-based platform for managing client appointments, staff schedules, and online bookings with automated reminders, calendar sync, and multi-location support. It is indexed under Appointment Booking.","source":"https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing?filter=beauty","question":"What is Square Appointments?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Square Appointments offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Square Free, Square Plus and Square Premium. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing?filter=beauty","question":"Is Square Appointments free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Square Appointments. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing?filter=beauty","question":"What platforms does Square Appointments support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Square Appointments, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing?filter=beauty","question":"Can Square Appointments be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 37 integrations for Square Appointments, including Google Calendar, WooCommerce, Wix, GoDaddy, Ecwid, BigCommerce, Magento and WordPress.com, plus 29 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing?filter=beauty","question":"What does Square Appointments integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Square Appointments is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland. Its primary markets are the United States and the United Kingdom.","source":"https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing?filter=beauty","question":"Where is Square Appointments available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based scheduling system that enables businesses to accept online bookings, automate reminders, manage staff, and collect payments—all in one integrated platform. | A web-based platform for managing client appointments, staff schedules, and online bookings with automated reminders, calendar sync, and multi-location support. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_subscription","deployment_model":"saas_cloud_pos","salesforce_hubspot_crm_sync":true,"google_workspace_office365_sync":true,"zapier_make_webhook_integration":true,"hipaa_compliance_medical_routing":true,"website_embeddable_booking_widget":true,"dynamic_zoom_teams_link_generation":true,"paid_appointment_stripe_collection":true,"group_class_and_capacity_management":true,"two_way_calendar_sync_google_outlook":true,"bi_directional_calendar_conflict_sync":true,"staff_roster_and_multi_location_routing":true,"instagram_google_reserve_with_google_sync":true,"sms_text_message_reminders_and_confirmations":true,"recurring_subscriptions_and_membership_packages":true,"upfront_deposit_payment_collection_stripe_paypal":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"flat_subscription","website_embeddable_booking_widget":true,"group_class_and_capacity_management":true,"two_way_calendar_sync_google_outlook":true,"bi_directional_calendar_conflict_sync":true,"staff_roster_and_multi_location_routing":true,"sms_text_message_reminders_and_confirmations":true,"recurring_subscriptions_and_membership_packages":true,"upfront_deposit_payment_collection_stripe_paypal":true}` |
| integrations.count | 12 | 35 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"LawPay"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"Wix"},{"name":"Weebly"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"FullStory"},{"name":"Mixpanel"},{"name":"Outlook","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Workspace","native":true,"category":"collaboration","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Business Profile","native":true,"category":"directory","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":true,"category":"video-conferencing","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Make","native":true,"category":"automation","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Business","native":true,"category":"social","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Google Reviews","native":true,"category":"reviews","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Setmore API","native":true,"category":"automation","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"WooCommerce"},{"name":"Wix"},{"name":"GoDaddy"},{"name":"Ecwid"},{"name":"BigCommerce"},{"name":"Magento"},{"name":"WordPress.com"},{"name":"Groupon"},{"name":"Classpass"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"CommerceSync"},{"name":"Davo"},{"name":"Hurdlr"},{"name":"Bench"},{"name":"SHOGO"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"JotForm"},{"name":"Cognito Forms"},{"name":"Waiver Electronic"},{"name":"123FormBuilder"},{"name":"Wufoo"},{"name":"Gravity Forms"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"Giftya"},{"name":"vCita"},{"name":"ActiveCampaign"},{"name":"Homebase"},{"name":"When I Work"},{"name":"Humanity"},{"name":"ZipRecruiter"},{"name":"Apple Pay"},{"name":"Afterpay"},{"name":"Cash App Pay"},{"name":"Google","native":true,"category":"marketing","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Instagram","native":true,"category":"marketing","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"marketing","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"MarketMan","native":false,"category":"inventory","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB","AU","IE"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever with email reminders only","features":["Booking Page Customization","Custom URL and booking links","Group classes","Video appointments","Mobile and desktop apps","Team profiles","Reserve with Google","Instagram Book Now button","Website booking widget","Google Analytics integration","Analytics and reports","Customer profiles and appointment history","Zapier integration"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Basic scheduling with booking page customization, email reminders, and core team features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"reminders":"1 email reminder","sms_credits":"0"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$12 per staff user per month; annual billing available","features":["All Free features","24/7 human support","Unlimited appointments","Accept online and in-person payments","Remove Setmore branding from booking page and apps","SMS and email reminders","Recurring appointments","2-way calendar sync (Google, Outlook)","Custom notifications","Team collaboration tools","Priority support","Growth and SEO guidance","1:1 video support","HIPAA compliance (Setmore Health)","HubSpot integration"],"commitment":"monthly or annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Full-featured scheduling with SMS reminders, payment processing, priority support, and branded apps","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"reminders":"2 per appointment","sms_credits":"500/month"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"24/7 Answering Service","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Additional SMS Credits"}],"summary":"Free tier available. Pro from $12 per user/month, charged per staff member.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.setmore.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-24T12:06:35.263Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"unit":"user","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Square Free","features":["No monthly subscription costs","Processing fees only on payments"],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Square Plus","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Square Premium","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available with pay-per-transaction fees. Paid plans (Plus, Premium) with 30-day free trials.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing?filter=beauty","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T18:03:37.256Z","freeTrialDays":30,"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Appointment Booking)

| Capability | Setmore | Square Appointments |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Saas cloud POS | - |
| Upfront deposit payment collection stripe paypal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff roster and multi location routing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group class and capacity management | ✓ | ✓ |
| SMS text message reminders and confirmations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring subscriptions and membership packages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical POS hardware terminal sync | - | - |
| Instagram google reserve with google sync | ✓ | - |
| HIPAA compliance medical routing | ✓ | - |
| Two way calendar sync google outlook | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Flat subscription | Flat subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:07:52.312Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*