Square Appointments is a solid choice if you need retail POS and payment processing. But if you just want a beautiful booking page for your services, radiusHQ is simpler, cheaper, and more flexible.
| Feature | radiusHQ | Square |
|---|---|---|
Setup time radiusHQ is live in 10 minutes. Square requires POS setup, payment processing, and inventory configuration. | ||
Branded storefront radiusHQ gives you a full branded page. Square's booking pages are template-locked and feel generic. | ||
No-code page builder radiusHQ has drag-and-drop blocks. Square has very limited page customization. | ||
Link-in-bio functionality Share one link that shows everything. Square is a booking tool, not a bio page. | ||
Payment processing built in Square has full POS and payment processing. radiusHQ doesn't handle payments yet. | ||
Guest booking Both let clients book without creating an account. | ||
Automated reminders Both offer email and SMS reminders. | ||
Team scheduling Both support team scheduling. radiusHQ includes fair-load routing. | ||
Retail inventory management Square has full inventory and retail POS. radiusHQ is booking-only. | ||
No per-seat pricing Neither charges per seat. radiusHQ's Team plan covers up to 10 pros at $29/mo flat. |
| radiusHQ | Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0 (1 pro, branded) | $0 (plus transaction fees) |
| Solo pro | $12/mo (unbranded) | $0/mo + 2.6% per transaction |
| Small team | $29/mo (up to 10 pros) | $0/mo + per-transaction fees |
| Enterprise | $79/mo (unlimited pros) | Custom + processing fees |
Prices as of June 2026. Square pricing based on publicly listed rates. Square charges transaction fees on paid bookings. radiusHQ also offers a lifetime deal.
No fluff, just the facts about how Square Appointments and radiusHQ compare.
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