Calendly vs Square Appointments
Square Appointments is built for appointment businesses that already take payments with Square, such as salons and spas, and has a free plan per location. Calendly is a general meeting scheduler with a free plan. CalendarPA is a third option that takes Stripe, Square, PayPal or Stax. The facts below are dated.
Side by side
| Feature | Calendly | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, one event type | Yes, per location |
| Paid plans | $12, $24, $20 and $32 per seat a month | $49 and $149 per location a month |
| Payment at booking | Stripe and PayPal, Standard and up | Square only |
| Classes and packages | Group events and packages, Standard and up | Plus and Premium |
| Card processing on online bookings | Set by Stripe or PayPal | 3.3% + 30¢ on Free, 2.9% + 30¢ on paid plans |
Which fits
- Pick Square Appointments if you run a shop on Square and want bookings in the same system.
- Pick Calendly for meetings, sales calls and team scheduling.
The third option: CalendarPA
CalendarPA has a free Starter plan with booking pages, calendar sync, payment at booking through one provider and AdaPA, an assistant that books from email and chat. Pro adds session packages, group classes and SMS reminders. See pricing.
Third-party facts on this page were checked against each company’s own pages on November 7, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper?
Both have free plans. Calendly’s paid plans are priced per seat; Square’s per location, starting higher.
Which takes payments?
Both. Square Appointments takes Square payments on every plan. Calendly takes Stripe and PayPal on Standard and up.
Which integrates with my CRM?
Calendly connects natively to HubSpot on Standard and up. Check Square’s app marketplace for the CRM you use.
Which is better for salons?
Square Appointments, which is built for staff calendars and in-person payments.
How do I switch to CalendarPA?
Connect your calendars and Square or another provider, then create your booking types. Coming from Calendly, the import brings your event types over.
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