$19 per month for Solo. Free plan available.
A fair, practical comparison
Sovelanta vs Square Appointments
Compare the features, pricing, and business tools that matter when choosing software for your appointment-based business.
Quick comparison
The main differences at a glance.
$0 for Square Free, $49 per location for Plus, and $149 per location for Premium.
Unlimited calendars are listed on current plans.
A central part of the Square platform.
Rental, commission, pricing, and break-even tools are available.
Pricing comparison
Price matters. What you get matters too.
These starting prices help show the difference. They do not mean the products include exactly the same tools.
Sovelanta plans include staff and location capacity together. Square charges the Plus and Premium monthly fee for each location.
Square charges payment-processing fees. Marketing texts, gift-card loads, hardware, payroll, and other Square products can add cost.
A fair way to read the price
Compare the cost with the tools your business will actually use.
Square combines scheduling with a broad payment, point-of-sale, retail, banking, and payroll system. Sovelanta is focused on scheduling and managing an appointment-based business.
Competitor pricing last checked: September 8, 2026. Prices, promotions, taxes, and plan details can change. Check Square Appointments's current pricing before buying.
Feature comparison
What is included today.
“Coming soon” appears only for Sovelanta features that are planned but not released. A plan may still set limits or require a higher level.
✓Included○Available as an add-onComing soonNot offered
Feature
Sovelanta
Square Appointments
Booking
Online booking
✓Included
✓Included
Staff schedules
✓Included
✓Included
Different hours for different staff
✓Included
✓Included
Time between appointments
✓Included
Varies by plan
Minimum notice before booking
✓Included
✓Included
Client rescheduling and cancellation
✓Included
✓Included
How far ahead clients can book
✓Included
Varies by plan
Business locations
Multiple locations
✓IncludedIncluded with Team and higher plans
✓Included
Different staff at different locations
✓Included
✓Included
Different schedules by location
✓Included
✓Included
Clients
Client contact information
✓Included
✓Included
Appointment history
✓Included
✓Included
Notes
✓Included
✓Included
Forms or custom information
✓Included
✓Included
Communications
Email confirmations
✓Included
✓Included
Email reminders
✓Included
✓Included
Text message confirmations
✓IncludedIncluded on paid plans. Available as a $5 add-on for Free
✓Included
Text message reminders
✓IncludedIncluded on paid plans. Available as a $5 add-on for Free
✓Included
Business management
Staff management
✓Included
✓Included
Staff pay or commission tracking
✓Included
○Available as an add-on
Chair or room rental tools
✓Included
✓Included
Memberships or packages
Not offered
✓Included
Reporting
✓Included
✓Included
Inventory or product sales
Coming soon
✓Included
Business calculators and planning tools
✓Included
Not offered
Payments
Accept client payments
Not offered
✓Included
Point-of-sale features
Not offered
✓Included
Online deposits
Not offered
✓Included
What makes Sovelanta different
Built around appointment-based businesses.
- Sovelanta is built around the schedule, the studio space, and practitioner arrangements.
- Use planning calculators for pricing, rental versus commission, and break-even decisions.
- Choose a plan with staff and location capacity together.
- Use scheduling without adopting a payment and retail system.
A fair comparison
When Square Appointments may be a better fit
Square Appointments may be a better fit if your main priority is using Square's established payment, retail, and point-of-sale system.
Cost as you grow
Estimate the monthly software cost.
Choose the number of business locations. The estimate updates automatically.
Assumptions: Compares Sovelanta plans by location capacity with Square Plus at $49 per location. Sovelanta Solo covers 1 location, Team covers up to 3, and Business covers up to 10. Staff needs, payment processing, add-ons, and Square Free or Premium features are not included.
Sovelanta estimated monthly cost
Square Appointments estimated monthly cost
Estimated monthly difference
Estimated yearly differenceBased on 12 months at the selected prices.
Common questions
Answers for a practical decision.
Is Sovelanta an alternative to Square Appointments?
Yes, if your priority is scheduling, staff and location management, client records, reminders, studio spaces, and business planning. Square is a stronger fit when payments and point of sale come first.
Does Sovelanta process client payments?
Not currently. Sovelanta billing pays for the software subscription, but Sovelanta does not yet process your clients' service payments.
Can Sovelanta manage more than one location?
Yes. Team includes up to 3 locations, and Business includes up to 10.
Can different staff members have different schedules?
Yes. Each staff member can have their own hours, time off, services, locations, and more than one working period in a day.
Does Sovelanta work for salons and barbershops?
Yes. It supports staff schedules, chairs, rooms, services, clients, reminders, and location settings.
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