Comparison
Businys vs Square Appointments
Compare Businys and Square Appointments for booking, payments, and managing your service business — with full data portability.
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Businys | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Online appointment booking | ||
| Payments & POS | ||
| Client management | ||
| Automated reminders | ||
| Staff management | ||
| Built-in card reader (hardware) | ||
| Loyalty program | ||
| Contracts & e-signatures | ||
| Proposals & quotes | ||
| Full data export (CSV, JSON, ZIP) | ||
| MCP / AI agent integration | ||
| AI assistant (Cue) | ||
| Modular kit system |
Pricing
Businys
Free tier available. Starter from $12/mo, Pro from $29/mo, Power from $49/mo.
Square Appointments
Free for individuals. Plus from $29/mo per location.
Data portability
Your data should be yours. Here's how each platform handles it.
Businys
Full export in CSV, JSON, and ZIP on all plans including free. API access. MCP server with 221 tools.
Square Appointments
Basic CSV export via Dashboard. No JSON export. API access requires developer approval.
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