1. Zoho Bookings
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.8/5
Appointment scheduling from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Square Appointments
- Built in India (Chennai)
Appointment scheduling & booking · Alternatives
Best Square Appointments alternatives in India (2026)
Square Appointments is an appointment scheduling & booking product from Block, Oakland, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Square Appointments are Zoho Bookings (Free plan), SimplyBook.me (Free plan), Setmore (Free plan), Cal.com (Free plan) and Doodle (Free plan). Zoho Bookings is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Square Appointments alternative
Indian support and GST
Square Appointments is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Square Appointments alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Square Appointments's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Square Appointments (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Bookings | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  SimplyBook.me | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Setmore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Cal.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Doodle | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  YouCanBookMe | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Google Calendar Appointment Schedules | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  TidyCal | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Zcal | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  OnceHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Bookafy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Appointlet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Timify | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Reservio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Dingg | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Picktime | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Backstage | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  10to8 (Sign In Scheduling) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Trafft | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Simply Schedule Appointments | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Square Appointments alternatives in detail
2. SimplyBook.me
SimplyBook.me · Limassol · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Booking system for services.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Setmore
Setmore (Full Circle) · Portland · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Free appointment scheduling with Chennai team.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Square Appointments
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
6. YouCanBookMe
YouCanBook.me · Bedford · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Booking pages for calendars.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Google Calendar Appointment Schedules
Google · Mountain View · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Booking pages in Google Calendar.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Zcal
Zcal · San Francisco · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Free scheduling with branding.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. OnceHub
OnceHub · Auckland · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Scheduling and lead engagement.
Free plan
Free plan available
Square Appointments alternatives by what you need
Free Square Appointments alternatives
Indian alternatives to Square Appointments
How to choose a Square Appointments alternative
- Check WhatsApp reminders — email alone gets ignored in India.
- If you need payments at booking, confirm Indian gateway support.
- Industry-specific suites may already include it.
Square Appointments alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Square Appointments in 2026?+
The closest matches to Square Appointments on App Advisor are Zoho Bookings (Free plan), SimplyBook.me (Free plan), Setmore (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Square Appointments, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Square Appointments?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Bookings (Free plan), SimplyBook.me (Free plan), Setmore (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Square Appointments?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Bookings (Free plan), Dingg (Free plan), Picktime (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Square Appointments vs Zoho Bookings: which is better?+
Zoho Bookings is the closest match to Square Appointments in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Square Appointments alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in appointment scheduling & booking or a category Square Appointments also covers, and Block's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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