Software · head to head
Remember The Milk vs Square Appointments
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers; Square Appointments the free plan is aimed at solo professionals; booking across multiple staff requires the paid Plus plan
- They diverge on capability: Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Square Appointments covers Online booking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Remember The Milk and Square Appointments actually diverge.
| Attribute | Remember The Milk | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2004 | 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 Remember The Milk
- Smart lists
- Location reminders
- Task sharing
- Advanced search
- Subtasks
- Outlook
- Evernote
Only in Square Appointments
- Online booking
- Client management
- Point of sale
- Payment processing
- Automated reminders
- Instagram booking
- Google booking
- Mobile app
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Remember The Milk
- 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 Remember The Milk
- Taking card payments and deposits at the time of bookingnot Remember The Milk
- Managing staff calendars, waitlists and no-show policiesnot Remember The Milk
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Remember The Milk
- Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
- No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views
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
Remember The Milk
Free- FreeFree
- Task creation and organization
- Basic reminders
- List sharing
- Pro$39.99/year
- All free features
- Advanced sorting
- Attachments
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 Remember The Milk if
- You need smart lists.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want location reminders.
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 Remember The Milk or Square Appointments better?
- Neither clearly leads. Remember The Milk 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, Remember The Milk or Square Appointments?
- Remember The Milk starts at Free and Square Appointments at Free.
- Does Remember The Milk or Square Appointments run on more platforms?
- Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Square Appointments runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Remember The Milk for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Remember The Milk best used for?
- Remember The Milk 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 Remember The Milk do that Square Appointments cannot?
- Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. Square Appointments covers Online booking, Client management, Point of sale, Payment processing. Both handle Google Calendar, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Remember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?
Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.
SourceRemember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?
Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.
SourceRemember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?
Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.
SourceRemember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?
Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.
SourceRelated pages
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