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Glofox vs Square Appointments

Side-by-side comparison of Glofox and Square Appointments for 2026. Winner overall: Square Appointments.

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Glofox

Booking

4.3

Glofox (now ABC Glofox) focuses on boutique fitness with a strong branded member app.

  • Branded mobile app
  • Strong lead management
  • Good reporting

Starting price

Custom

Free trialVisit site

Square Appointments is a free online booking tool tied into Square's POS and payments.

  • Free for solo operators
  • Built-in payments and deposits
  • Calendar + SMS reminders

Starting price

Free

Free trialVisit site

Glofox vs Square Appointments at a glance

FeatureGlofoxSquare Appointments
Starting priceCustomFree
CategoryBookingBooking
Free trialYesYes
Rating4.3 / 54.5 / 5
Best forBoutique fitness studios that prioritize a branded member experience.Solo stylists, trainers, and small studios.

Glofox pros

  • Branded mobile app
  • Strong lead management
  • Good reporting

Glofox cons

  • Custom pricing — get quotes
  • Less suited to non-fitness wellness

Square Appointments pros

  • Free for solo operators
  • Built-in payments and deposits
  • Calendar + SMS reminders

Square Appointments cons

  • Fewer industry-specific features
  • Limited marketing automation

Glofox

From Custom

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Square Appointments

From Free

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