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EventPro vs Square Appointments

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EventPro

Events

Complete event management solution

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Square Appointments logo

Square Appointments

Scheduling

Free scheduling for beauty businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: EventPro the pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card; Square Appointments the free plan is aimed at solo professionals; booking across multiple staff requires the paid Plus plan
  • They diverge on capability: EventPro covers Event scheduling, Square Appointments covers Online booking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EventPro and Square Appointments actually diverge.

Attributes where EventPro and Square Appointments differ
AttributeEventProSquare Appointments
Starting price$200/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryEventsScheduling
Founded19882009

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in EventPro

  • Event scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Catering
  • Financial tracking
  • CRM
  • Sage
  • Microsoft Office
  • iCal

Only in Square Appointments

  • Online booking
  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Payment processing
  • Automated reminders
  • Instagram booking
  • Google booking
  • Mobile app

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

EventPro

  • Managing venue and room bookings for event facilitiesnot Square Appointments
  • Coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for eventsnot Square Appointments

Square Appointments

  • Online appointment booking for salons, barbers and personal servicesnot EventPro
  • Taking card payments and deposits at the time of bookingnot EventPro
  • Managing staff calendars, waitlists and no-show policiesnot EventPro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

EventPro

  • The pricing page publishes no figures and states cost depends on optional modules, the number of users and rooms at the customer's facility, and software training, all resolved through an account consultant assessment rather than a rate card

Square Appointments

  • The free plan is aimed at solo professionals; booking across multiple staff requires the paid Plus plan
  • Cancellation policies, no-show fees and waitlists require the Plus plan
  • Resource management, service cost tracking and the future bookings report require the Premium plan
  • Custom processing rates are reserved for Square Pro, which is aimed at businesses processing over $250,000 a year
  • Card processing fees are charged on top of the plan fee on every tier including the free one

Pricing, plan by plan

EventPro

$200/month
  • Standard$200/month
    • Event scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$400/month
    • Catering management
    • Financial tracking
    • CRM
  • Enterprise$700/month
    • Multi-venue
    • Custom reports
    • API access

Square Appointments

On request
  • Solo Professional Plan$null/transaction
    • Processing fees apply
    • For solo professionals taking payments and managing schedules
    • Top appointments features
  • Plus Plan$null/transaction
    • Processing fees apply
    • Free trial available
    • For growing teams needing more advanced tools
  • Premium Plan$null/transaction
    • Processing fees apply
    • Free trial available
    • For large salons with complex staff management
  • Square Pro$null/month
    • Custom pricing for businesses processing over $250,000 annually
    • Hardware discounts
    • Onboarding support

Which should you pick?

Choose EventPro if

  • You need event scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want resource management.
EventPro review

Choose Square Appointments if

  • You need online booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client management.
Square Appointments review

Questions people ask

Is EventPro or Square Appointments better?
Neither clearly leads. EventPro starts at $200/month and Square Appointments at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EventPro or Square Appointments?
EventPro starts at $200/month and Square Appointments at On request.
Does EventPro or Square Appointments run on more platforms?
EventPro runs on Web, Windows. Square Appointments runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is EventPro best used for?
EventPro is most often used for managing venue and room bookings for event facilities, coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for events. Of those, managing venue and room bookings for event facilities and coordinating catering, resources and scheduling for events are not what Square Appointments is typically brought in for.
What can EventPro do that Square Appointments cannot?
EventPro covers Event scheduling, Resource management, Catering, Financial tracking. Square Appointments covers Online booking, Client management, Point of sale, Payment processing. Both handle QuickBooks, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EventPro: What key features does EventPro include?

EventPro includes Event Management for end-to-end event control, Catering Management for beverage and food service, Online Event Attendee Registrations with EPConnect Attendee Online, and centralized information management.

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Square Appointments: How much do Square Appointments plans cost?

Square Appointments pricing is based on processing fees rather than monthly subscription fees. Specific percentages are not listed online. The Solo Professional, Plus, and Premium plans all charge processing fees on transactions. For businesses processing over $250,000 annually, Square Pro offers custom pricing including hardware discounts, onboarding support, and account management.

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EventPro: Who uses EventPro?

EventPro serves thousands of companies worldwide across diverse industries. It is designed for event professionals who need comprehensive, streamlined systems for managing event facilities and maximizing revenue potential.

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Square Appointments: Is there a free trial for Square Appointments?

Yes, the Plus and Premium plans offer free trials for an unspecified number of days. The Solo Professional plan does not appear to offer a trial period.

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EventPro: What standard software features does EventPro provide?

EventPro's standard software includes features that provide efficient processes and centralized information, designed to enhance business operations for event venues and management.

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Square Appointments: What features does the Premium plan add compared to Plus?

The Premium plan includes all Plus features plus Future Bookings Report for tracking upcoming appointments, Service Cost Tracking to monitor service profitability, and Resource Management for scheduling equipment and facilities across multiple staff members.

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