Comparing Ongati and Square Appointments.
Both have a free plan. Here's what's different, so you can pick the one that fits how you get paid.
Ongati and Square Appointments, compared.
Prices are in US dollars, before tax.
| Compared | Ongati | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0 on Free. Solo is $20/month. | $0 on Free. Plus is $49/month per location. |
| Teams | Growth is $45/month with 4 seats included | Premium is $149/month per location |
| Monthly booking cap on the free plan | Up to 4 new bookings a month | None listed |
| How clients pay | Cash, Zelle, Venmo, card or Square. Ongati records it and never holds your money. | Square card processing, from 2.6% + 15ยข in person on Free |
| Booking commission | 0% on every plan | None |
Square Appointments details checked on October 4, 2026 from Square Appointments pricing. Prices change, so check their site for the latest.
An honest take.
Square Appointments may fit better if
You already run Square for card payments and want everything in one Square account, or if you need more than 4 new bookings a month for free.
Ongati fits better if
Your clients pay with cash, Zelle or Venmo as often as card, and you want a permanent QR and a page that shows only you.
Moving from Square Appointments is simple.
You can run Ongati next to Square Appointments while you switch, so no booking falls through.
Create your page
Add your services, prices and hours. It's free to start.
Bring your clients
Export your client list and import it on Solo or Growth, up to 5,000 at a time.
Share your new link
Update your bio and print your permanent QR.
Start free. Grow into it.
Flat pricing. No booking commission on any plan.
Free
Free stays free. 1 provider, up to 4 new bookings a month, your page and a permanent QR. No card needed.
Get startedSolo
Solo for one provider. No monthly booking cap, calendar sync, website booking, client import and payment tracking. Add one Admin (no calendar) for $10/month or $100/year.
Choose SoloGrowth
Growth includes 4 team seats. Set each as Bookable or Admin (no calendar). Seats 5 to 8 are $10/month or $100/year each.
Choose GrowthYearly billing gives you 2 months free. See full pricing
Questions, answered.
Ask us anything. We'll also help you move from another booking system.
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Keep every booking, and every client.
Publish your page and share your link. No fee when someone new books.
No card required. Your page and permanent QR stay yours.