Genbook vs. Square Appointments

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Genbook
Score 10.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Genbook is appointment scheduling software from the company of the same name in San Francisco, California.
$25
Per 1 user, Per month
Square Appointments
Score 9.7 out of 10
N/A
Square headquartered in San Francisco, California offers Square Appointments, appointment scheduling software. The software is based on technology acquired with BookFresh in February 2014.
$29
per month per location
Pricing
GenbookSquare Appointments
Editions & Modules
Solo (annual)
$25
Per 1 user, Per month
Team (annual)
$49
Per 2-5 users, Per month
Company (annual)
$83
Per 6-12 users, Per month
Free
$0
Plus
$29
per month per location
Premium
$69
per month per location
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GenbookSquare Appointments
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsNo hidden surprises. No contracts. No risks. Just value for money. Every plan includes all features.
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User Ratings
GenbookSquare Appointments
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(8 ratings)
9.1
(7 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.4
(5 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GenbookSquare Appointments
Likelihood to Recommend
Genbook
I never had to reach out for any help with the system, there was really good information on how to use Genbook. Any time a new feature was out, the how-to video was right there with it. I hate that Genbook merged with Booksy, I've had nothing but issues with Booksy, There's no customer service at all, on any forms of communication if you need help with Booksy.
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Block, Inc (Square)
Great for booking and managing appointments. This software is very user-friendly due to its simplicity. The interface is intuitive and easy to use for all ages. The only time this software may not be appropriate might be with someone who is managing their calendar manually and not using a software solution at all.
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Pros
Genbook
  • Manufactured time for my more essential job duties as owner
  • It requires a credit card for all scheduling. Takes away the whole ask awkwardness.
  • Sifts out the not so serious purveyors of massage and keeps those that are.
  • Provides gift certificate purchase in increments or whole amounts. Saves me time.
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Block, Inc (Square)
  • Square had good interoperability with Google Calendar, so all of our calendars were in sync.
  • Square Appointments we easy to use for clients, and with a few Luddite exceptions, worked flawlessly.
  • Square Appointments made it easy to schedule appointments without having multiple email messages or play phone tag with anyone.
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Cons
Genbook
  • The end user’s (the customer's online booking view) is cumbersome and not very appealing in appearance.
  • Email to your book of business via Genbook is missing.
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Block, Inc (Square)
  • Additional functionality: real-time availability calendar to customers
  • Not redirect away from our site to Square
  • Additional functionality: Ability for customers to add up sales when checking out
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Usability
Genbook
Genbook is an amazing online platform and easy to use and work with on the go.
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Block, Inc (Square)
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Genbook
Always friendly and quick to respond.
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Block, Inc (Square)
  • Square Appointment is excellent at support! I have had several calls with them, and not one time have they dropped the ball, leaving me frustrated without a solution — not one time.
  • The community forum in Square Appointment can answer most of the questions, but if I have had real issues, I am always able to talk to a person. That is very valuable to me as a customer.
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Implementation Rating
Genbook
amazing work
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Block, Inc (Square)
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Genbook
AcuBase Pro is my practice management software. The only overlap for me is that they both function as customer databases. I would love to see integration between the software in the calendars.
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Block, Inc (Square)
Though office can offer a lot of appointment base tasks. Square appointments seem to help keep track, with a more direct approach. It helps to declutter integrations and information, that can often get missed and feel to convoluted. It's approach is more specific in handling appointment needs and scheduling. We would recommend it.
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Return on Investment
Genbook
  • Save me money. I do not need to hire a receptionist. People book directly online often without ever speaking with me.
  • People can book at all hours of day or night.
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Block, Inc (Square)
  • Ease of scheduling brings in more appointments
  • Must have a card on system to schedule and prepay for an appointment
  • Offers multiple types of appointments
  • Cancellation fees
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ScreenShots

Genbook Screenshots

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