The Best Square Alternative
Yocale is purpose-built for service industries, not retail. Replaces Square’s basic add-ons with a scalable solution featuring complex scheduling, flat-rate pricing, and dedicated human support—no hidden fees or chatbots
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Scheduling & Appointment Management
Business Fit & Industry Expertise
Pricing & Scalability
Support & Service
Why people are switching to Yocale?
Pricing Transparency
One of Yocale’s primary advantages is its flat, zero-commission subscription model. You know your costs in advance, regardless of how much you grow.
Brand Protection
Yocale prioritizes your brand visibility rather than building a third-party marketplace.
Scalability
Yocale is built to support businesses at every stage, offering flexibility that niche or generalist competitors lack.
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sheida E
excellent so far
excellent because it likes advertising our brand parallel with booking an appointment for clients
shawn l
love the software
great for booking
sarah l
The best of the best
My experience with Yocale is amazing! I first met them at the NYC esthetics show in the Javits center (shout out to [sensitive content hidden]) they really opened our eyes to how important it is to use a company like yocale for our service based business. They educated us on how it will help us and we are so grateful that we took this step! The staff is truly such a help they walked us through every step of the way and continue to help us to this day! (shoutout to [sensitive content hidden]) Couldn't recommend them enough! Looking forward to continuing to grow!
luz mary R
This is the perfect tool to manage appointments and grow my business
With the ability for my clients to schedule appointments online at any time, from any device, the number of bookings I receive has increased considerably.
Bethy C
Gracias no pude tomar mejor decisión
Es fácil utilizar, ahorra tiempo, el website es genial da a conocer un poco mas de lo que hago me ayuda mucho para generar mas confianza al conocer lo que realizo y me hace ver mas profesional sobre todo
Susan S
This company goes the distance in customer service. Any issues we ever had were dealt with quickly.
Additional features as well as better service.
Angelica B
Yocale Awesomeness
If I had to start this process all over I would defiantly go through Yocale again and more because the product has been intuitive and the team we are working with is amazing.
Marija S
Exactly what my skin care studio needed!
Satisfactory and 5 stars from the first contact with [sensitive content hidden] , to ongoing CS with [sensitive content hidden] . Thank you guys!
Cathy V
New to Yocale
Overall, I am enjoying it so far. There is alot of features to go through so I can't wait to get onboarded. Looking forward to diving in and navigating through the system.
Aicha D
Very good
Iam really happy to find it I have enjoyed using this
Alexander C
Yocale: A great app for scheduling appointments with businesses that integrates with Google Business
Overall, I have enjoyed using Yocale. It is a very well-designed app, and it integrates seamlessly with Google Business. This makes it a powerful tool for scheduling appointments. The only downside is that it can be a little confusing to use at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is a great tool.
Ali T
Easy, fast, convenient scheduling
This software has made it easier, faster, and more convenient scheduling for our patients and staff!
Frequently Asked Questions
A salon management system is built specifically for appointment-based businesses. Unlike retail-focused tools like Square, it includes features like custom scheduling, rebooking, client history, no-show protection, and service-based reporting.
Yocale clients report:
• 64% more bookings
• 41% improvement in client retention
• 40+ hours/month saved on admin
Square offers basic appointment tools as an add-on, while Yocale is purpose-built for service providers.
Yocale scheduling benefits:
• Drag-and-drop calendars by staff or location
• Double-booking, buffer time, and recurring appointments
• Customizable booking flows for complex services
• Integrated waitlists, packages, and rebooking reminders
Not exactly. Square is designed primarily for retail and point-of-sale use. While it has some service add-ons, its core platform isn't tailored to the needs of appointment-based businesses.
Yocale is built from the ground up for:
• Salons, spas, and medi-spas
• Massage, physio, and wellness clinics
• Multi-location or solo service providers
Unlike Square, which is best for small retail setups, Yocale is built to scale with your team, services, and complexity.
Scalability features include:
• Centralized dashboards for multi-location management
• Custom user roles and access levels
• Enterprise-ready reporting and insights
Square’s booking system is simple and generic. Yocale offers deeply customizable tools that reflect your brand and service flow.
Booking channels include:
• SEO-optimized public booking pages
• Embedded schedulers for websites and social
• Google Search & Maps integration
• Full branding on booking widgets and emails
Yes. Yocale gives you detailed client profiles with visit history, notes, packages, preferences, and forms—all in one place. Square’s tools focus mostly on transactions.
Yocale goes beyond basic transaction reports.
With Yocale you can track:
• Client retention and rebooking rates
• Staff performance and commission data
• Service trends and revenue by category
• No-show and cancellation history
Yocale offers real human support—including onboarding, data migration, and strategic guidance. Square primarily offers chatbot help and limited access to real people.
Yocale support includes:
• Personalized onboarding
• Free migration from your old system
• Fast response via chat, phone, or email
Yes. Yocale includes a commission calculator that tracks staff earnings across services, tips, and product sales—making payroll easier and more accurate.
Because Square is designed for retail, and Yocale is built for appointment-based success.
Top reasons to switch:
• More powerful and flexible scheduling
• Better client management and branding
• Deeper reporting and team performance tracking
• Real support from people who understand your business
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