Late fees
Late fees on the $21 plan.
On Square, cancellation policies and no-show fees start with Plus at $49 a month per location. On BKRDY, card on file and late cancellation fees come with Solo at $21 a month, and deposits work on Free.
Square Appointments alternative
Made for beauty bookings.
Square Appointments has a Free plan and Plus at $49 a month per location, with online card payments at 3.3% + 30¢ on Free. BKRDY gives beauty pros a designed booking site, Kito and 0% commission.
Free plan forever · 0% commission · Free migration
Why owners switch
What changes when
you leave Square Appointments.
Your site
A site with your look.
BKRDY sites are built from designed templates with sections for booking, gallery, before-and-after results, about, policies, advice and reviews. You rename, hide and reorder them, and switching templates keeps your services, clients and bookings.
Card rates
Saved cards at the standard rate.
Square charges 3.5% + 15¢ when a saved or keyed-in card is charged, and 3.3% + 30¢ online on its Free plan. BKRDY payments go to your own Stripe account at Stripe's standard 2.9% + 30¢.
Side by side
BKRDY and Square Appointments.
Checked October 31, 2026. Prices change, so follow the links to confirm theirs.
| Compared | BKRDY | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan, $0 | Free plan, $0 |
| Paid plans | Solo $21/mo, Studio $34/mo | Plus $49/mo per location |
| Commission | 0% on every booking | None listed on its pricing page |
| Online card payments | 2.9% + 30¢ (Stripe standard) | 3.3% + 30¢ on Free, 2.9% + 30¢ on Plus |
| Card on file | 2.9% + 30¢ (Stripe standard) | 3.5% + 15¢ |
| Late cancel and no-show fees | Solo plan and up | Plus plan and up |
| Text reminders | Unlimited on paid plans; email on Free | Text and email reminders on every plan |
| Your own site | Designed site at yourname.bkrdy.me | Booking site included |
| Staff pricing | Studio $34/mo, up to 6 staff | Unlimited staff calendars, even on Free |
| Card reader and POS | Not offered | Yes, Square hardware |
Fair is fair
When Square is the better pick.
If you sell retail, take most payments in person or want one system for a register, Square is built for that: card readers, a full point of sale, and lower in-person rates on higher plans. Its Free plan also includes unlimited staff calendars and deposits.
Coming from Booksy, Vagaro, GlossGenius, Square, Fresha, StyleSeat or Acuity? We move your services, clients and upcoming appointments for you, free, usually the same day.
How switching worksQuestions
Short answers.
Does BKRDY work with a card reader?
No. BKRDY takes payments online through your own Stripe account: deposits, full prepayment, balances, tips and refunds. If you need a register at the front desk, Square's hardware is built for that.
Can you move my Square Appointments data?
Yes, for free. We move your services, clients and upcoming appointments for you, usually the same day, so your booked clients keep their times while you switch.
What does the BKRDY Free plan include?
BKRDY Free is $0 forever with no card: a booking site from 4 templates, deposits or full prepayment, a client book and email reminders. Free sites show a Powered by BKRDY badge.
Can clients book without an account?
Yes. Clients book 24/7 as a guest and cancel or reschedule from the link in their confirmation email, inside the windows you set. A free client account is optional.
Does BKRDY charge a commission?
No. BKRDY takes 0% on every booking. You pay your plan, and card payments carry Stripe's standard 2.9% + 30¢ on your own Stripe account.
Switch tonight
Bring your book.
Kito keeps watch.
We move your services, clients and upcoming appointments for you, free. Start on Free, and add a paid plan when you want the rest.