# SimplyBook.me vs Square Appointments

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** SimplyBook.me

| Attribute | SimplyBook.me | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 80.5 (71% (medium)) | 53 (52% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Platform that enables service providers to accept online bookings, manage staff and client schedules, process payments, and automate reminders across multiple locations. It is indexed under Appointment Booking.","source":"https://simplybook.me","question":"What is SimplyBook.me?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SimplyBook.me offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $9.90 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://simplybook.me","question":"Is SimplyBook.me free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to SimplyBook.me. 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://simplybook.me","question":"What platforms does SimplyBook.me support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SimplyBook.me, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://simplybook.me","question":"Can SimplyBook.me be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 20 integrations for SimplyBook.me, including Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Google My Business, plus 12 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://simplybook.me","question":"What does SimplyBook.me integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for SimplyBook.me. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SimplyBook.me not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://simplybook.me/en/legal/security","question":"What security certifications does SimplyBook.me have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"SimplyBook.me is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Cyprus.","source":"https://simplybook.me","question":"Where is SimplyBook.me available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"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 | An online booking system that enables service businesses to accept appointments, collect online payments, send automated reminders and notifications, and synchronize with business calendars and tools. | A web-based platform for managing client appointments, staff schedules, and online bookings with automated reminders, calendar sync, and multi-location support. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"flat_subscription","deployment_model":"saas_cloud_pos","google_workspace_office365_sync":true,"zapier_make_webhook_integration":true,"hipaa_compliance_medical_routing":true,"website_embeddable_booking_widget":true,"paid_appointment_stripe_collection":true,"group_class_and_capacity_management":true,"physical_pos_hardware_terminal_sync":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 | 17 | 35 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"Apple Pay"},{"name":"Google Pay"},{"name":"Google My Business"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Google Reviews"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"FreshBooks"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"ClassPass"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Square","native":true,"category":"payments"}]` | `[{"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 | `{"hqCountry":"CY","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB","AU","IE"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Forever Free","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plan 1","summary":"$9.90/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plan 2","summary":"$29.90/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plan 3","summary":"$59.90/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":59.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available. From $9.90/month for paid plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://simplybook.me","retrievedAt":"2026-09-07T08:31:44.730Z","startingPrice":{"amount":9.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"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 | free | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9.9,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://simplybook.me/en/legal/security | - |

## Capabilities (Appointment Booking)

| Capability | SimplyBook.me | 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 2026-10-16T21:00:01.807Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*