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Notion Calendar vs Square Appointments

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Notion Calendar

Calendars

Free standalone calendar app from Notion, formerly Cron, usable without a paid Notion subscription

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Square Appointments logo

Square Appointments

Scheduling

Free scheduling for beauty businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Notion Calendar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Notion Calendar calendar source support is narrower than Morgen, focusing primarily on Google Calendar rather than a wide range of providers.; Square Appointments the free plan is aimed at solo professionals; booking across multiple staff requires the paid Plus plan
  • They diverge on capability: Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view, Square Appointments covers Online booking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Notion Calendar and Square Appointments actually diverge.

Attributes where Notion Calendar and Square Appointments differ
AttributeNotion CalendarSquare Appointments
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelFree product, no licence feeusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMac, Windows, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryCalendarsScheduling
FoundedUnknown2009

Identical on both: 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 Notion Calendar

  • Multi-calendar view
  • Keyboard-driven scheduling
  • Menu bar countdown
  • One click video links
  • Notion page linking
  • Availability sharing

Only in Square Appointments

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

What people use each for

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

Notion Calendar

  • A Google Calendar user who wants a faster, keyboard-driven interface without paying anythingnot Square Appointments
  • A Notion workspace user who wants calendar events linked directly to project pages and tasksnot Square Appointments
  • Someone who wants a menu bar countdown to their next meeting without opening a browser tabnot Square Appointments
  • A user comparing calendar apps who does not want an ongoing subscription like Morgen now requiresnot Square Appointments

Square Appointments

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

Where each one falls short

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

Notion Calendar

  • Calendar source support is narrower than Morgen, focusing primarily on Google Calendar rather than a wide range of providers.
  • Its most distinctive feature, linking events to Notion pages, only benefits users already working inside a Notion workspace.
  • It lacks the task-list-to-calendar time blocking automation that Morgen offers as a paid feature.
  • As part of Notion product suite, its roadmap priorities are set by Notion broader business rather than the calendar being the company sole focus.
  • Some advanced scheduling features found in dedicated paid calendar tools, such as AI-assisted rescheduling, are not present in the free Notion Calendar.

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

Notion Calendar

Free
  • Notion CalendarFree
    • Free standalone use, no subscription required
    • Google Calendar sync
    • Notion page linking included, even on Notion free plan

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 Notion Calendar if

  • You need multi-calendar view.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want keyboard-driven scheduling.
Notion Calendar 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 Notion Calendar or Square Appointments better?
Neither clearly leads. Notion Calendar starts at Free and Square Appointments at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Notion Calendar or Square Appointments?
Notion Calendar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Notion Calendar and On request for Square Appointments.
Does Notion Calendar or Square Appointments run on more platforms?
Notion Calendar runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android. Square Appointments runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Notion Calendar for free?
Yes. Notion Calendar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Square Appointments starts at On request.
What is Notion Calendar best used for?
Notion Calendar is most often used for a google calendar user who wants a faster, keyboard-driven interface without paying anything, a notion workspace user who wants calendar events linked directly to project pages and tasks, someone who wants a menu bar countdown to their next meeting without opening a browser tab, a user comparing calendar apps who does not want an ongoing subscription like morgen now requires. Of those, a google calendar user who wants a faster, keyboard-driven interface without paying anything and a notion workspace user who wants calendar events linked directly to project pages and tasks are not what Square Appointments is typically brought in for.
What can Notion Calendar do that Square Appointments cannot?
Notion Calendar covers Multi-calendar view, Keyboard-driven scheduling, Menu bar countdown, One click video links. Square Appointments covers Online booking, Client management, Point of sale, Payment processing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Notion Calendar: Do I need to pay for Notion to use Notion Calendar?

No. It is free to use on its own, and calendar features are included even on Notion free workspace plan.

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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Notion Calendar: What calendars does it connect to?

Primarily Google Calendar accounts, with Notion workspace page linking as an additional feature for Notion users.

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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Notion Calendar: Was this app previously called something else?

Yes, it was originally Cron before Notion acquired it and rebuilt it as Notion Calendar.

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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