Feature comparison
| Feature | Square Appointments | Calper |
|---|---|---|
| Take payments in India (Razorpay + UPI) | Square payments only | Built in — connect your own Razorpay account, get paid in INR via UPI, cards & netbanking |
| Pay-to-book / deposits | Depends on gateway & plan | Yes — full fee or deposit collected before the slot is confirmed |
| Pricing model | Free for individuals, then per-location | Free to start, then a one-time lifetime upgrade (no monthly per-seat fees) |
| AI reminders & follow-ups | Automated reminders included | Built-in AI handles confirmations, reminders and post-session follow-ups |
| Best suited for | Retail and salons using Square POS | Indian professionals & service businesses charging for their time |
| Embed on your site | Usually available | One-line iframe embed, themed to match your brand |
When Square Appointments is the right call
Scheduling bundled with Square's point-of-sale ecosystem. If that’s your priority — retail and salons using square pos — Square Appointments is a strong choice and worth a look.
When Calper is the right call
If you’re an Indian professional or service business that charges for appointments, Calper is purpose-built: collect payment (or a deposit) up front through your own Razorpay account, cut no-shows, automate reminders and follow-ups with AI, and pay once for lifetime access instead of a monthly per-seat fee.
FAQ
Should I choose Calper or Square Appointments?+
Choose Calper if you're taking paid appointments in India and want Razorpay/UPI payments, deposits, and AI reminders without a monthly subscription. Square Appointments may fit better if you specifically need what it's known for: retail and salons using square pos.
Does Square Appointments support Razorpay and UPI?+
Square Appointments handles payments via square payments only. Calper connects your own Razorpay account, so you collect INR through UPI, cards and netbanking, and the money lands directly with you.
Is Calper cheaper than Square Appointments?+
Calper is free to start and its paid tier is a one-time lifetime upgrade, whereas Square Appointments uses free for individuals, then per-location. For solo professionals and small teams, a one-time cost usually beats a recurring subscription.