Walk-in queueLive board, wait times, any-barber or pick-a-barber
AppointmentsOnline booking per barber, deposits, reminders
Client cardsCut notes, guard numbers, history, reward points
Product salesPomade, oils, tools — stock and barcodes
Multi-locationTwo shops or twenty, one login
#8 · Run the floorAll featuresThe whole shop, cut from #8 to skin
Booth rentRent due dates, paid/late, receipts
Tips per barberCard + cash tips, nightly payout sheet
CommissionPer service, per product, per barber
PaymentsSplit pay, cash drawer, your processor
ReportsEnd-of-day, per chair, per barber
#4 · Get paidSavings calculatorWhat you pay now vs one flat price
Booth-rental shopsRenters run their book, you run the rentCommission shopsSplits, payroll basics, retail
Solo barbersOne chair, a phone, done
How it worksSign up → shop → products → live store
Switch from another appBring clients from Booksy, SQUIRE, Square#2 · Shop typesBook a demo30 minutes, your shop, your questions
PricingFlat per shop, not per barber
Managed websiteA barbershop site we build and run
BundlePOS + website + CRM automations
Online storeBuilt from your products, free
USA · UAE · PakistanCurrency, VAT and sales tax per market
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, Urdu, Spanish#1 · Pricing & marketsThe bundleOne monthly price for POS, site and follow-ups
BlogBooth rent, tips, walk-ins, markets
Help centerSetup guides, step by step
Hardware guidePrinters, drawers, scanners, tabletsComparevs Booksy, SQUIRE, Square, Fresha
Security & dataHosting, backups, who sees what
PartnersAgencies, accountants, resellersAboutWho builds getbarberposContactForm, WhatsApp, hours#0 · LearnStart hereAccount to first sale in one sitting
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Head to head · prices checked October 18, 2026
Square Appointments is a general booking and payments tool for appointment businesses; getbarberpos is built for barbershops, with a booth rent ledger, walk-in board and tips per barber. Square has a free plan for individuals, Plus at $49 per location a month and Premium at $149; our Full Shop plan is $39. Prices checked October 18, 2026.
The fair verdict
Square is a strong, polished choice if you want payments and booking from one company and you mostly run appointments. If your shop runs on booth rent and walk-ins, or you want to keep your own card processor, getbarberpos fits the barbershop floor better for less per location.
| What matters | getbarberpos | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15 a month for one chair | Free plan for individuals; check its limits |
| A five-barber shop | $39 a month, flat | Plus at $49 per location a month |
| Higher tier | Multi-Shop at $89 with three locations | Premium at $149 per location a month |
| Pricing model | Per shop | Per location |
| Card processing | Your own processor, no markup from us | Square payments; card fees go to Square |
| Booth rent ledger | Built in: rent, due dates, paid or late, receipts | Check their current plan |
| Walk-in queue board | Built in, any-barber or pick-a-barber | Check their current plan |
| Tips per barber | Card and cash tips per barber with a payout sheet | Tips tracked per staff member |
| Hardware | Any tablet or laptop; standard receipt printers and drawers | Square's own hardware range |
| Languages and markets | English, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu; USA, UAE, Pakistan pricing | Available in several countries; not the UAE or Pakistan as far as we know, check their site |
Competitor details from public pricing pages and guides, checked October 18, 2026: Square Appointments pricing (opens in a new tab). Vendors change plans — check theirs before deciding. Trademarks belong to their owners.
Who should stay: Stay on Square if you are a solo barber happy on the free plan, or you already use Square for payments and hardware and your shop is appointment-only with no renters.
Download your client list from Square as a CSV file. If you cannot find the export, ask their support for it; your client list is yours.
Sign up for getbarberpos with no card, add your shop, your barbers and your service menu. Most shops have a working register in about 20 minutes.
Import the CSV of clients (and products, if you sell retail). Spot-check a few regulars, then add cut notes as they come in.
Keep Square open for bookings already made, take new bookings in getbarberpos, and cancel the old plan once the book has moved over.
The full switching guide · Import clients by CSV
FAQ · 8 questions
Per location, yes for most shops: Full Shop is $39 a month against Square Plus at $49 per location. Square's free plan is cheaper for a solo barber who fits its limits. Prices checked October 18, 2026.
getbarberpos does not connect to Square's card readers. You use a processor and terminal of your choice and record the payment in getbarberpos.
Check their current plan. getbarberpos has a booth rent ledger built in, with due dates, late status and receipts.
Yes. getbarberpos has local pricing for the UAE and Pakistan, with Arabic and Urdu interfaces.
Yes. Export your customer list from Square as a CSV and import it into getbarberpos.
Yes. getbarberpos runs in the browser on an iPad or any other tablet, and a mobile app is available.
Yes. An online store is generated from your product catalogue as you add products.
From Square's public pricing page, checked October 18, 2026. Prices change, so check Square's site before you decide.
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