Easy Appointment Booking vs Square Appointments
Square is built for its own POS ecosystem. If you sell on Shopify, Easy Appointment Booking connects bookings directly to your store.
Quick Summary
Square Appointments is part of Square's POS-first ecosystem—ideal for brick-and-mortar businesses already using Square hardware and payments. Easy Appointment Booking is purpose-built for Shopify merchants who want bookings that create real orders, sync customer data, and work with Shopify's e-commerce tools.
Why Shopify merchants choose us over Square
The key differences that matter for e-commerce businesses.
Bookings = Shopify Orders
Every booking creates a real Shopify order. Track revenue in your dashboard, use discount codes, accept gift cards—all natively.
Unified Customer Data
Customer info syncs to your Shopify customer list. Segment, market, and follow up using tools you already have.
Shopify Checkout
No separate payment processor. Customers pay through your Shopify checkout—no Square account needed.
Smart Reminders
Automated email and SMS reminders reduce no-shows. Customize timing and messaging per service.
E-commerce Native
Square is POS-first. We're Shopify-first. Upsell products, accept gift cards, and use discount codes—all from your store.
Shopify-Expert Support
Our team understands Shopify inside and out. Get help from people who know your platform.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See exactly how Easy Appointment Booking and Square Appointments compare across key features.
| Feature |  Easy Appointment |  Square |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify Integration | ||
Native Shopify app Easy Appointment Booking lives inside your Shopify admin | ||
Bookings create Shopify orders Revenue tracked in Shopify analytics | ||
Customer data syncs to Shopify Use Shopify marketing tools for follow-up | ||
Works with Shopify POS Accept in-person bookings at retail locations | ||
Shopify checkout for payments No separate payment processor needed | ||
Shopify discount codes work Use existing promo codes for bookings | ||
| Booking Features | ||
Automated reminders Both offer email/SMS reminders | ||
Calendar sync (Google/Outlook) Two-way sync to prevent double-booking | ||
Rescheduling Customers can reschedule online | ||
Custom intake forms Collect information before appointments | ||
Class/group bookings Allow multiple attendees per slot | ||
Waitlist management Fill cancelled slots automatically | ||
Multiple staff scheduling Assign appointments to team members | ||
| E-commerce Features | ||
Upsell products at checkout Increase average order value with add-ons | ||
Pre-paid packages Sell bundles of appointments | ||
Deposits & partial payments Reduce no-shows with deposits | ||
Gift cards accepted EAB uses Shopify gift cards; Square uses its own | ||
Discount codes Use Shopify discount codes for bookings | ||
In-person POS payments Square excels at in-person card readers | ||
| Integrations | ||
Zoom Auto-create meeting links | ||
Google Calendar Two-way calendar sync | ||
Outlook/Office 365 Two-way calendar sync | ||
Klaviyo Sync booking data for email marketing | ||
Zapier Connect to 5,000+ apps | ||
Shopify Flow Automate workflows in Shopify | ||
Square POS hardware Square has its own card readers and terminals | ||
Better value for Shopify merchants
Square charges per location and limits its free plan to solo users. Easy Appointment Booking includes unlimited team members at one flat price.
Easy Appointment Booking
Unlimited team members included1 service, unlimited bookings
30 services, reminders, calendar sync
50 services, POS, deposits, waitlist
100 services, API, priority support
Square Appointments
Per-location pricing1 staff, basic booking, Square payments
Per location, multiple staff, Google sync
Per location, no-show protection, resources
Multi-location, dedicated support
Why EAB is better value for Shopify stores
Flat pricing, not per-location
Square charges $29–$69/mo per location
Unlimited team members
Square free plan limited to 1 staff member
No separate payment fees
Use Shopify Payments instead of Square's 2.6%+10¢ per transaction
Revenue in Shopify
Square revenue tracked separately from your store
Bottom line: A 2-location business pays $58–$138/mo with Square. With EAB, pay just $39/mo for unlimited locations—save up to $1,188/year.
Which tool is right for you?
Different tools for different needs. Here's our honest take.
Choose Easy Appointment Booking if...
- You run a Shopify store
- You want bookings to create Shopify orders
- You need to upsell products with services
- You want unified customer data in Shopify
- You sell online and in-person via Shopify POS
- You want flat pricing with unlimited team members
Choose Square Appointments if...
- You don't use Shopify
- You're already deep in Square's ecosystem
- You primarily operate a brick-and-mortar business
- You use Square POS hardware and card readers
- You're a solo service provider (free plan)
- You don't need e-commerce features
“We switched from a separate booking system and it's been a game-changer having everything in Shopify. Orders, customers, analytics—all in one place.”
Shopify Merchant
Switched from standalone booking tools
Common questions
Answers to questions we hear from merchants comparing options.
Yes. While there's no automatic import, setting up Easy Appointment Booking is straightforward. Create your services, set your availability, and you're ready to accept bookings. Most merchants complete setup in under 30 minutes. Your existing customers will seamlessly book through your Shopify store.
Ready to try the Shopify-native alternative?
Join 25,000+ Shopify merchants who chose Easy Appointment Booking for seamless bookings that feel like part of their store.