Software · head to head
Microsoft To Do vs Square Appointments
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Square Appointments covers Online booking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and Square Appointments actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft To Do | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1975 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
Only in Square Appointments
- Online booking
- Client management
- Point of sale
- Payment processing
- Automated reminders
- Instagram booking
- Google booking
- Mobile app
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Square Appointments
- Appointment bookingnot Square Appointments
- Time trackingnot Square Appointments
- Resource managementnot Square Appointments
- Team coordinationnot Square Appointments
Square Appointments
- Online appointment booking for salons, barbers and personal servicesnot Microsoft To Do
- Taking card payments and deposits at the time of bookingnot Microsoft To Do
- Managing staff calendars, waitlists and no-show policiesnot Microsoft To Do
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
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
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Square Appointments
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited appointments
- Online booking
- Client management
- Plus$29/month
- Everything in Free
- Multiple staff calendars
- No-show protection
- Premium$69/month
- Everything in Plus
- Multi-location
- Staff management
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Choose Square Appointments if
- You need online booking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want client management.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft To Do or Square Appointments better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Square Appointments at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Square Appointments?
- Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Square Appointments at Free.
- Does Microsoft To Do or Square Appointments run on more platforms?
- Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Square Appointments runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Microsoft To Do for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Microsoft To Do best used for?
- Microsoft To Do is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Square Appointments is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft To Do do that Square Appointments cannot?
- Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Square Appointments covers Online booking, Client management, Point of sale, Payment processing. Both handle Web support.
Related pages
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