Comparison
Squire is a serious POS platform built in the barber vertical. PerfectBarber is a booking-and-ownership tool for independent barbers and small shops. Different tools for different stages.
| Feature | PerfectBarber | Squire |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base price (single shop) | $0 Free / ~$49 CAD Premium | CA$45/mo Independent · CA$65/mo Pro · CA$205 Executive · CA$340 Titan Prices as of July 2026 — check getsquire.com/pricing (CAD page). Squire does publish CAD pricing, which is notable — most competitors price in USD only. |
| Per-staff fees | $0 — unlimited providers | Included in plan tiers; higher tiers required for more staff/features |
| New-client commission | $0 — ever | None — Squire is SaaS, not a marketplace |
| POS / multi-location | Not a POS platform | Full POS, hardware, multi-location management |
| Own website or marketplace? | Your own booking page at your URL | Own booking page; branded app at higher tiers |
| Client list ownership | Yours — full export within 48h by contract | You own your data; export available |
| Canadian rails | CAD pricing, Interac e-transfer first-class, CASL + PIPEDA native | CAD pricing available; Squire processes Canadian payments |
| Entry price for solo barber | Free (full booking page, no time limit) | CA$45/mo minimum Verify current entry tier at getsquire.com/pricing. |
Prices change — verify at getsquire.com/pricing before you decide.
The following are verbatim quotes from public review platforms, reported by users. They are their experiences, not ours.
"At $250 a month, I expect to get what I want, not what they want."
— Roger D. | Software Advice | 3 stars | July 2022 — reported by users on Software Advice. Context: high monthly cost with limited owner control over features.
"they only care about selling you the platform and they disappear after contract. No tutorials how to use platform, they throw you to the wolves."
— Mario M., Owner, Hospitality | Capterra | 1 star | June 9, 2025 — reported by users on Capterra
"it was very expensive and didn't offer near as many features that I deemed important. No review section. Did not allow for deposits to be taken."
— Eric J., Owner | Capterra | 3 stars | March 24, 2025 — reported by users on Capterra
"My clients are not happy with being asked for a credit card to book and then being charged extra for doing so."
— Roger D. | Software Advice | 3 stars | July 2022 — reported by users on Software Advice
"My squire rep said and promised everything...then disappeared the minute payment cleared."
— Joshua O., Barber | Capterra | 1 star | December 28, 2021 — reported by users on Capterra
Free means free — a full booking page, scheduling engine, and client dashboard at $0. For a solo barber or booth renter, CA$45/mo is a real monthly cost. We are not a comparable product at the top tier; we are the right tool at the entry level.
You get a booking page at your URL — clients go directly to you, not a Squire-branded portal. When you share a link on Instagram, it looks like your shop, not a software vendor.
Interac e-transfer as a first-class payment method, CASL-native consent flows, and PIPEDA-clean data handling. Not bolted on — built in from day one for Canadian operators.
We commit in writing to a full client data export within 48 hours of your request. That commitment is part of our operating terms (ADR-0010), not a support ticket you have to file.
If you run a multi-location shop with POS hardware, complex staff management, and real operational scale — Squire is designed for exactly that and we are not. We are a booking and client-ownership tool. We do not replace a full POS system.
If you are at a stage where the Squire feature set is already earning its CA$65–$340/month — the upgrade is probably worth it for you. PerfectBarber is the right choice when the solo barber or small-shop owner wants to stop overpaying for features they don't use, and wants a professional booking presence without a heavyweight POS contract.
No commission. No per-staff fees. Set up in 2 minutes. See pricing