vs Square
Square is a POS.
Mane is built for chairs.
Square Appointments is a side product from a card reader company. Mane was built from the ground up for barbers, stylists, and grooming pros who run their own chair.
Side by side.
| Mane (Pro $19/mo) | Square | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base | $19/mo · all features | $0 / $49 / $149 per location |
| Built for | Solo grooming pros | Retail POS first |
| Card on file at booking | Yes | Yes |
| Keeping clients coming back | Built in | Marketing needs Plus or Premium |
| Smart scheduling | Included | Not available |
| Phone Agent | Add-on +$39/mo | Not available |
| Text marketing | Included | Needs Plus or Premium plan |
| Payment processing | Card fees only — Mane adds 0% | Square only |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
The receipt
Square Appointments Plus: $49/mo per location — the plan where the marketing tools turn on.
Card processing on every sale, and only through Square.
Mane Pro covers all of it for $19/mo, with payments through Stripe.
Common questions.
- Is Square Appointments really free?There's a $0 plan, but card fees always apply, and the marketing tools need Plus ($49/mo per location) or Premium ($149/mo per location).
- Can I keep using Square hardware?Yes. Keep the card reader you already have. Stripe handles the card payments that come through Mane.
- Why pick Mane over Square?Square's booking app is a side feature. Mane was built for one chair, and every part of it is for grooming pros.
- How do I switch over?Bring in your client list, set your services, send out your booking link. Most people are running inside 48 hours.