Software · head to head
MyTime vs Squire
The short version
- Only MyTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents; Squire booking fees of $1-3 per appointment add significant cost beyond subscription, increasing total cost of ownership
- They diverge on capability: MyTime covers Appointment scheduling, Squire covers Walk-in queue.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MyTime and Squire actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 MyTime
- Appointment scheduling
- Client database
- Email & SMS reminders
- Payment processing
- Custom branding
- Reporting
- Google Calendar
Only in Squire
- Walk-in queue
- Point of sale
- Team management
- Instant payouts
- Client app
- Business analytics
- Yelp
Both cover
- Online booking
- Marketing tools
- SSL encryption
- PCI DSS
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
MyTime
- Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot Squire
- Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot Squire
- Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot Squire
- Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot Squire
- Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot Squire
- Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot Squire
Squire
- Barbershop managementnot MyTime
- Walk-in handlingnot MyTime
- Team payrollnot MyTime
- Client bookingnot MyTime
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
MyTime
- Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
- Pricing is not published
Squire
- Booking fees of $1-3 per appointment add significant cost beyond subscription, increasing total cost of ownership
- Limited to barbershops and beauty salons; not suitable for other service industries
- Walk-in and waitlist features only available on higher-tier plans, limiting functionality for drop-in appointments
- POS system tightly integrated; cannot use with alternative payment processors or systems
- Customer data locked into Squire platform with limited export options
Pricing, plan by plan
MyTime
Free- FreeFree
- Online booking
- Client management
- Email reminders
- Professional$39/month
- Everything in Free
- Custom branding
- Marketing tools
Squire
$30/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Squire review.
Which should you pick?
Choose MyTime if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want client database.
Choose Squire if
- You need walk-in queue.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want point of sale.
Questions people ask
- Is MyTime or Squire better?
- Neither clearly leads. MyTime starts at Free and Squire at $30/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MyTime or Squire?
- MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MyTime and $30/month for Squire.
- Does MyTime or Squire run on more platforms?
- MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Squire runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use MyTime for free?
- Yes. MyTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Squire starts at $30/month.
- 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 Squire is typically brought in for.
- What can MyTime do that Squire cannot?
- MyTime covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders, Payment processing. Squire covers Walk-in queue, Point of sale, Team management, Instant payouts. Both handle Online booking, Marketing tools, Instagram, SSL encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Squire: What are Squire's pricing tiers?
Squire offers Pro plans starting at $30/month for independent barbers, Pro-Complete at $100/month for full shops, Executive tiers at $100-150/month, and Titan at $250/month. All include scheduling, POS, and customer management features.
SourceSquire: Does Squire charge booking fees?
Yes, Squire charges customers $1-3 per booking for online scheduling, in addition to the monthly subscription cost. This is a key cost factor beyond the base subscription.
SourceSquire: What integrations does Squire support?
Squire integrates with Square, QuickBooks, Google Calendar, and Stripe. It also offers an API for custom integrations and works with Zapier to connect to hundreds of other applications.
SourceSquire: What core features does Squire provide?
Squire includes online appointment scheduling, integrated POS system, customer relationship management, loyalty reward programs, promo codes, and automated text reminders.
SourceSquire: Does Squire support walk-in customers?
Yes, Squire supports walk-in booking through its waitlist feature, which is available on all plans except the basic Pro tier.
SourceSquire: Who founded Squire and how is it backed?
Squire was founded by Songe LaRon and Dave Salvant in 2016. The company raised $162M in funding as of February 2026 and achieved a $750M valuation in 2021.
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