Bookwick vs Square Appointments
All-in-one booking that is not tied to one payment processor.
What is Square Appointments? Square Appointments is free for individuals and ties tightly into Square’s POS and payment hardware, charging Square’s payment-processing fees. It is a natural fit if you already run your business on Square. It is a strong choice for businesses already using Square hardware and payments who want booking bolted onto it.
Side by side
| Bookwick | Square Appointments | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free forever (1 staff, 50 bookings/mo) | Yes (individuals) |
| Pricing model | £10 per staff, per location / month | Free for 1; per-location for teams |
| Cut of your bookings | None - you keep 100% | Square processing fees |
| Your own brand (no marketplace) | ||
| Team calendars (multi-staff) | ||
| Multiple locations | Unlimited, included | Per-location pricing |
| Deposits & card payments | Via your own Stripe | Square only |
| Packages & memberships | ||
| In-person POS | ||
| Automated workflows | Basic |
Square Appointments details reflect its publicly described model as of 2026 and can change - always check their current site for the latest pricing and features.
Why businesses choose Bookwick
- Not locked to one processor - payments run through your own Stripe
- Predictable pricing: £10 per staff per location, every feature included
- Booking-first features: packages, memberships, intake forms and workflows
- Business-type presets tailored to your trade out of the box
When Square Appointments might suit you better
We would rather you picked the right tool. Square Appointments could be the better fit if:
- You already use Square terminals and want one ecosystem
- You are a solo operator wanting Square’s free individual tier
Bookwick vs Square Appointments: FAQ
Do I have to use a specific card processor with Bookwick?+
No. Bookwick uses your own Stripe account, so payments and payouts are yours. Square Appointments routes payments through Square at Square’s processing rates.
Is Bookwick better for a multi-staff team?+
Bookwick charges £10 per staff member per location, with every feature included, so the price is easy to predict as you grow. Square Appointments also prices teams per location - compare both for your exact size.
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