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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Genbook

    Score10 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Genbook is appointment scheduling software from the company of the same name in San Francisco, California.

    $25

    Per 1 user, Per month

    Square Appointments

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASquare headquartered in San Francisco, California offers Square Appointments, appointment scheduling software. The software is based on technology acquired with BookFresh in February 2014.

    $29

    per month per location

    Pricing
    GenbookSquare Appointments
    Editions & Modules
    Solo (annual)
    $25
    Per 1 user, Per month
    Team (annual)
    $49
    Per 2-5 users, Per month
    Company (annual)
    $83
    Per 6-12 users, Per month
    Free
    $0
    Plus
    $29
    per month per location
    Premium
    $69
    per month per location
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GenbookSquare Appointments
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsNo hidden surprises. No contracts. No risks. Just value for money. Every plan includes all features.—
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    Community Pulse
    GenbookSquare Appointments
    Considered Both Products
    Genbook
    Chose Genbook
    Schedulicity sucks--it really doesn't have all the features Genbook has.
    Incentivized
    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Chili Piper
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    Doodle
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    GenbookSquare Appointments
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (8 ratings)
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.4
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    GenbookSquare Appointments
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Genbook
    I never had to reach out for any help with the system, there was really good information on how to use Genbook. Any time a new feature was out, the how-to video was right there with it. I hate that Genbook merged with Booksy, I've had nothing but issues with Booksy, There's no customer service at all, on any forms of communication if you need help with Booksy.
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    Block, Inc (Square)
    Great for booking and managing appointments. This software is very user-friendly due to its simplicity. The interface is intuitive and easy to use for all ages. The only time this software may not be appropriate might be with someone who is managing their calendar manually and not using a software solution at all.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Genbook
    • Manufactured time for my more essential job duties as owner
    • It requires a credit card for all scheduling. Takes away the whole ask awkwardness.
    • Sifts out the not so serious purveyors of massage and keeps those that are.
    • Provides gift certificate purchase in increments or whole amounts. Saves me time.
    Incentivized
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    Block, Inc (Square)
    • Square had good interoperability with Google Calendar, so all of our calendars were in sync.
    • Square Appointments we easy to use for clients, and with a few Luddite exceptions, worked flawlessly.
    • Square Appointments made it easy to schedule appointments without having multiple email messages or play phone tag with anyone.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Genbook
    • The end user’s (the customer's online booking view) is cumbersome and not very appealing in appearance.
    • Email to your book of business via Genbook is missing.
    Incentivized
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    Block, Inc (Square)
    • Additional functionality: real-time availability calendar to customers
    • Not redirect away from our site to Square
    • Additional functionality: Ability for customers to add up sales when checking out
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Genbook
    Genbook is an amazing online platform and easy to use and work with on the go.
    Incentivized
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    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Genbook
    Always friendly and quick to respond.
    Incentivized
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    Block, Inc (Square)
    • Square Appointment is excellent at support! I have had several calls with them, and not one time have they dropped the ball, leaving me frustrated without a solution — not one time.
    • The community forum in Square Appointment can answer most of the questions, but if I have had real issues, I am always able to talk to a person. That is very valuable to me as a customer.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Genbook
    amazing work
    Incentivized
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    Block, Inc (Square)
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Genbook
    AcuBase Pro is my practice management software. The only overlap for me is that they both function as customer databases. I would love to see integration between the software in the calendars.
    Incentivized
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    Block, Inc (Square)
    Though office can offer a lot of appointment base tasks. Square appointments seem to help keep track, with a more direct approach. It helps to declutter integrations and information, that can often get missed and feel to convoluted. It's approach is more specific in handling appointment needs and scheduling. We would recommend it.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Genbook
    • Save me money. I do not need to hire a receptionist. People book directly online often without ever speaking with me.
    • People can book at all hours of day or night.
    Incentivized
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    Block, Inc (Square)
    • Ease of scheduling brings in more appointments
    • Must have a card on system to schedule and prepay for an appointment
    • Offers multiple types of appointments
    • Cancellation fees
    Incentivized
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