MyTime vs Square

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is MyTime or Square better?

Neither clearly leads. MyTime starts at Free and Square at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, MyTime or Square?

MyTime starts at Free and Square at Free.

Does MyTime or Square run on more platforms?

MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Square runs on POS (Mobile app), Web.

Can I use MyTime for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is MyTime best used for?

MyTime is most often used for appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations, point of sale and integrated payments at the counter, staff scheduling and labour forecasting, email, sms and push marketing to clients. Of those, appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations and point of sale and integrated payments at the counter are not what Square is typically brought in for.

What can MyTime do that Square cannot?

MyTime covers Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders. Square covers Point of sale, Invoicing, Payroll, Banking. Both handle Payment processing, PCI DSS, Web support.