Barbershop software comparison
Groom vs Square Appointments
Square Appointments connects scheduling to Square's payments ecosystem. Groom combines booking with barbershop operations. Start with the workflows and hardware your team already uses.
Reviewed October 9, 2026 · Square Canada. Official Square Appointments pricing and features. Prices are not currency-converted or a like-for-like quote. Confirm current local terms before buying.
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| What to compare | Groom | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | $199 CAD / $149 USD per month per location. Founding rate ends Oct 31, 2026; locked for as long as you stay. | Canadian plans list Free at $0 for a single location, Plus at $35/month/location and Premium at $85/month/location. |
| Client acquisition fees | No booking fees, per-client fees or revenue commission. Groom does not sell marketplace referrals. | The Canadian pricing page lists subscription and payment processing charges. These are different from a marketplace new-client commission. |
| Booking and operations | Booking, POS, payroll, inventory and a branded website in one platform. See the features page for current availability. | All plans include online booking and reminders. Plus adds multi-location management and a waitlist; Premium adds resource management. |
| Payments and extras | Processing fees and taxes are separate. Confirm provider, hardware and regional compatibility during your demo. | Separate Square processing rates apply by payment method; hardware and other subscriptions may add costs. |
Who should not pick Groom?
Square may fit better if you already rely on its payments and hardware, or its free booking plan meets your needs. Confirm your particular Square hardware and checkout workflow with Groom before assuming it can be carried over unchanged.
When to consider Groom
Consider Groom if you want one platform for your barbershop, a subscription priced per location and booking through your own brand. Bring your current bill, team size and payment setup to a demo so we can compare your actual costs and confirm the fit.