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GlossGenius vs Square Appointments

Prices checked November 2026 · Sources

Pick GlossGenius if

you run a salon or spa and want deposits and no-show policies on the entry plan, salon-focused marketing and booth-renter payouts.

Pick Square Appointments if

you want a free plan with unlimited calendars and deposits, or already use Square POS and hardware across your business.

Plans and features

PlansGlossGeniusStandard, Gold, Platinum (plus Practice plans for medspas)Square AppointmentsFree, Plus, Premium; Square Pro custom pricing over $250,000 a year in sales
Monthly priceGlossGeniusStandard $28, Gold $56, Platinum $168 per month; $24, $48 and $148 per month billed yearlySquare Appointments$0, $49 or $149 per month, per location
Free plan or trialGlossGenius14-day free trial; no free planSquare AppointmentsFree plan; paid-plan trial length: see Square's pricing page
Booking fees or commissionGlossGeniusNone listed on the pricing pageSquare AppointmentsNone listed on the pricing page
Card processingGlossGeniusIn person 2.4% + $0.15; online invoicing 2.9% + $0.30; instant payouts 1.8%Square AppointmentsIn person 2.6% + 15¢ (Free), 2.5% + 15¢ (Plus), 2.4% + 15¢ (Premium); online 3.3% + 30¢ (Free) or 2.9% + 30¢ (Plus, Premium); manual entry or card on file 3.5% + 15¢
Deposits and no-show protectionGlossGeniusBuilt-in deposits, cancellation and no-show policies and card-on-file policies on Standard, Gold and PlatinumSquare AppointmentsAppointment deposits on all plans; cancellation policy and no-show fees on Plus and Premium
Client self-rescheduleGlossGeniusSee GlossGenius's siteSquare AppointmentsSee Square's site
Staff calendarsGlossGeniusGold for up to 9 staff; Platinum for teams of 10+Square AppointmentsUnlimited calendars on all plans; multi-staff appointment booking on Plus and Premium
InvoicesGlossGeniusListed in the feature table; online invoicing 2.9% + $0.30Square AppointmentsInvoices and recurring invoices on all plans
Marketplace listingGlossGeniusNone listed on the pricing pageSquare AppointmentsNone listed on the pricing page
AppGlossGeniusWorks on desktop, phone or tabletSquare AppointmentsTap to Pay on iPhone and Android listed; see Square's site for apps

Where GlossGenius is stronger

  • Deposits and cancellation and no-show policies on Standard ($28 a month, $24 yearly). Square lists no-show fees from Plus ($49 per location).
  • Salon and spa features: booth-renter bank accounts, text and email marketing, Google Booking.
  • Yearly billing discounts.

Where Square Appointments is stronger

  • A Free plan with unlimited calendars, appointment deposits and reminders.
  • One Square account for appointments, retail, invoices and hardware.
  • Custom Square Pro pricing over $250,000 a year.

Where Calendefy fits

  • If you want deposits, separate late-cancel and no-show fees and self-reschedule links on a free or $5 plan, without POS hardware, Calendefy is a third option.

Questions

Is GlossGenius cheaper than Square Appointments?

It depends on the plan. On November 1, 2026, GlossGenius Standard was $28 a month ($24 yearly) and Square Plus was $49 per location a month; Square also has a $0 Free plan. Processing fees differ too, so compare your monthly card volume.

Which has lower processing fees?

GlossGenius listed 2.4% + $0.15 in person and 2.9% + $0.30 for online invoicing. Square listed 2.6%, 2.5% or 2.4% + 15¢ in person depending on plan, and 3.5% + 15¢ for manual entry or card on file.

Do both take deposits?

Yes. GlossGenius lists built-in deposits on every salon plan; Square lists appointment deposits on all plans, with cancellation policy and no-show fees from Plus.

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