The Squire alternative

All the booking.None of the POS bill.

Squire bundles booking with a whole commerce stack. If you already have a register you like, ZenSched gives you the calendar half on its own, at flat pricing.

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The essentials

What you actually get

01
Per barber calendars
Each barber keeps their own hours and service list. Clients pick a barber or Anyone available.
02
Durations that match the chair
Skin fade 45, taper 30, beard 15. Buffers between clients are per service, not a blanket rule.
03
Flat pricing per shop
One monthly plan per location. No per chair surcharge as barbers come and go.
04
Second shop when you need it
Run several shops from one owner view. Each gets its own booking link and roster.

Side by side

How ZenSched compare

Feature	ZenSched	Squire
Booking page and per barber calendars	Yes	Yes
Point of sale and payouts	Not today	Yes
Pricing model	Flat per location	Per chair plus processing
Setup time	Under 10 minutes	Onboarding required
Custom booking fields	Yes	Limited
Multi location	Yes	Yes

FAQ

Questions people ask

Does ZenSched include a point of sale?+

No. There is no POS, no card terminal and no inventory. If running the register is the main job you need software for, a full commerce suite is a better fit. ZenSched handles booking, calendars, staff and reminders.

How hard is it to switch from another booking system?+

There is no migration project. You add your services, hours and staff, then share the new link. Most owners run the old system until the last booked appointment passes, then stop renewing it.

Do you support multiple staff members with different services?+

Yes. Each staff member has their own hours and service list. Clients pick a service, then a specific staff member or Anyone, and only real availability shows up.

How do reminders work?+

ZenSched sends a confirmation email the moment a client books and a reminder email before the appointment. Sends run on a queue so they never block a booking.

Is ZenSched really free to try?+

Yes. The Free Beta plan gives you a full booking page, unlimited appointments and email reminders. No credit card to start.

Do you send SMS reminders?+

Not yet. Reminders go by email today. If SMS is a hard requirement for you, tell us — we ship based on what customers ask for.

Can I take deposits or payments through the booking page?+

Not today. ZenSched focuses on the calendar and the booking experience. Payment collection is on the roadmap; for now most customers collect payment in person or through their existing processor.