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Solo service providers wanting free booking + payments
Tied to Square ecosystem
Typical cost: $29/mo
Solo service providers wanting free booking + payments
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Square Appointments combines booking, payments, and POS. Free for individuals with integrated payment processing.

Stripe
Pay-as-you-goFinancial infrastructure to grow your revenue.
Best for: Startups and businesses that need reliable, developer-friendly payment infrastructure with room to scale
PayPal
Pay-as-you-goThe trusted way to accept payments online and in person.
Best for: Businesses wanting instant customer trust and brand recognition for payments
Square
Pay-as-you-goPayments, point of sale, and business tools in one place.
Best for: Retail businesses and startups with in-person sales who want simple, all-in-one payments
Paddle
Pay-as-you-goThe complete payments infrastructure for SaaS.
Best for: SaaS companies who want to avoid dealing with global tax compliance
Not sure if Square Appointments is right for you? Our decision guide covers key criteria, questions to ask yourself, and helps you pick the best option for your startup.
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Reviewed December 2025 by our editorial team
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Strong scheduling solution. Solo service providers wanting free booking + payments.
Reviewed Dec 2025 by our editorial team
Includes: Free for individuals
Note: 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction