Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Square Appointments if you are salons, barbers and studios taking payments. Pick Cal.com if you are developers and privacy-minded teams.
| Square Appointments | Cal.com | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Booking plus point of sale for in-person services. | Open-source scheduling you can self-host and customize. |
| Pricing | Free for individuals; from $29/mo | Free for individuals; teams from $15/user/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Salons, barbers and studios taking payments | Developers and privacy-minded teams |
| Category | Scheduling & Booking | Scheduling & Booking |
| Website | squareup.com/appointments | cal.com |
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