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# Compare Akada vs Square Appointments

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> Detailed comparison between Akada and Square Appointments. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Akada | Square Appointments |
| **Overall rating** | 3.2/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 13 | 256 |
| **Starting Price** | US$45.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Videos |

## Best for

### Akada

Akada Software has been serving Dance Studios, large and small, since 1994.

### Square Appointments

Square Appointments is used by beauty salons, barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, day spas, tattoo \&amp; piercing studios, med spas, fitness centers, and professional service providers.

## Key features

### Akada

- API
- Billing & Invoicing
- Class Management
- Client Management
- Credit Card Processing
- Customer Database
- Email Marketing
- Inventory Management
- Online Payments
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- SMS Messaging
- Staff Management
- Website Integration

### Square Appointments

- API
- Billing & Invoicing
- Channel Management
- Class Management
- Client Management
- Credit Card Processing
- Customer Database
- Customizable Reports
- Email Marketing
- For Yoga/Pilates Studios
- Inventory Management
- Online Payments
- Payment Links
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Practice Management
- Recurring/Subscription Billing
- SMS Messaging
- Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Website Integration

## Links

- [View Akada Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/92427/danceworks)
- [View Square Appointments Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/170263/square-appointments)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/92427/170263/danceworks/vs/square-appointments)

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