Saloria vs Square Appointments: payments or consultation?
Square Appointments grew out of a payments and point-of-sale system; Saloria grew out of the hairdresser’s work, from booking to consultation. Both have a zero-cost plan.
Comparison written by Saloria, one of the two products compared. The Square prices quoted are those published for the United States on 6 November 2026; prices and availability vary by country. Saloria prices exclude VAT.
Saloria and Square Appointments compared
| Aspect | Square Appointments (US pricing) | Saloria |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Square Free, $0 a month per location | Free with no expiry |
| Paid plans | Plus $49, Premium $149 a month per location | Basic €19.90, Standard €39.90, Pro €49.90 a month (annual) |
| Staff calendars | Included | From Basic |
| Payments and till | Yes, with processing fees | No |
| Website | Booking site | One-page salon website even on Free |
| Face and hair analysis, AI previews | Not stated | From Basic and from Standard |
Official sources checked on 6 November 2026
What Square offers
Square’s published US pricing lists Square Free at $0 a month, Plus at $49 and Premium at $149 a month per location. The free plan includes a booking site, reminders and staff calendars; you pay processing fees when you take payments. Plus and Premium have a 30-day trial.
What Saloria offers
Saloria Free includes the salon calendar, a booking page, email confirmations and reminders, a one-page salon website and a limited product showcase, with no commission. It does not handle payments or a till. Individual professional calendars start with Basic; consultation, analysis, reports, matching and AI previews are included in every plan.
When Square is the better fit
If you want to take payments in the salon and online in the same system as bookings, Square brings payments, point of sale and calendar together. It is available in several countries: check the offer in yours.
When Saloria is the better fit
If you already handle payments with your own till and want a tool dedicated to the salon, with website, client records and a consultation that helps clients choose their look, Saloria focuses on exactly that.
How to get started
- Decide whether you want payments and bookings in the same system.
- Check the Square offer available in your country.
- List what you need beyond a calendar: website, records, consultation.
- Try booking from your phone as a client.
Discover Saloria features
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Frequently asked questions
Is Square Appointments free?
The published US pricing lists Square Free at $0 a month per location; you pay processing fees on payments. Check the offer in your country.
Does Saloria take payments?
No. Saloria does not handle a till or payments: clients pay in the salon as always.
Which one includes a salon website?
Square includes a booking site. Saloria includes a one-page salon website even on Free, linked to booking and the product showcase.
Does Saloria offer an AI consultation?
The guided consultation, face and hair analysis, reports, matching and indicative AI previews are included in every plan; Free includes 10 consultations a month.
Saloria editorial team. Data checked on 6 November 2026 on the official pages listed. Features not described in those sources are not assumed to be missing.