AppBuild vs SQUIRE
Looking for a SQUIRE alternative? SQUIRE is a vertical barbershop software. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
SQUIRE is best for barbershops businesses that want vertical barbershop software (Online booking, no-show protection, waitlist, email/SMS marketing (Executive), commission and rent collection, loyalty program (Titan), gift cards, inventory, Tap to Pay).
AppBuild is best for barbershops businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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SQUIRE vs AppBuild for barbershops
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | SQUIRE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Vertical barbershop software |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Independent UK£20/mo (solo barber); Pro UK£30/mo single location; Executive UK£60/mo per shop; Titan UK£90/mo per shop. Page title reads "Plans from $30/mo" |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Yes: "Branded app" listed on Titan (UK£90/mo per shop); "Flex branded app" listed on Independent |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Not stated on pricing page |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | 14-day free trial |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Online booking, no-show protection, waitlist, email/SMS marketing (Executive), commission and rent collection, loyalty program (Titan), gift cards, inventory, Tap to Pay |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US, UK (page shows UK£ when viewed from UK) |
Sources: getsquire.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
Choose SQUIRE if…
- you want vertical barbershop software.
- you need what it highlights: Online booking, no-show protection, waitlist, email/SMS marketing (Executive), commission and rent collection, loyalty program (Titan), gift cards, inventory, Tap to Pay.
- its terms suit you: 14-day free trial.
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (SQUIRE: Independent UK£20/mo (solo barber); Pro UK£30/mo single location; Executive UK£60/mo per shop; Titan UK£90/mo per shop. Page title reads "Plans from $30/mo").
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (SQUIRE fees: Not stated on pricing page).
Key differences from SQUIRE
- SQUIRE's branded app is listed on its top Titan tier (UK£90/mo per shop); AppBuild's branded store app with loyalty and push is on every tier including Free (up to 10 users).
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.