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Fill Your Calendar
Instant booking via website, Google, and more. Stop losing clients to the 11pm booking window.
Comparison Overview
Squire: Barbershop software with no marketplace, but the features you need sit on the higher plans.
Features are gated by plan: Instagram booking starts on Pro, Google Reviews Booster on Executive, and the loyalty program is on Titan only.
The fine print, compared
| Feature | Askie | Squire |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base fee | From CA$29/mo, unlimited staff | From CA$65/mo (Pro)Pro CA$65/month (single shop), Executive CA$205, Titan CA$340. Many features are gated to the higher plans. |
| Commission on new bookings | 0% | 0%No marketplace and no marketplace commission. |
| Est. monthly cost at CA$5,000 revenue | ~CA$29 | ~CA$205CA$205 subscription (Executive, 3 staff). Assumes a CA$60 average ticket and 30% of appointments from new marketplace clients. |
| Your customer data | You own it 100% | Ask for a test export before you switch. |
| Google Reviews integration | Included free | Higher plan only: Google Reviews Booster is on Executive. |
| Marketplace dependency | None ✓ | No |
| Payment processing | Standard Stripe processing fees apply; Askie adds nothing on top. | Flat-rate card processing. Confirm the current rate on Squire's pricing page. |
| Cancel anytime | Confirm current terms on Squire's pricing page. |
Pricing verified October 2, 2026 from official Squire pricing
What Squire really costs your salon
Let's run the numbers on their pricing model.
At CA$5,000/mo Revenue
CA$205/mo
CA$205 subscription (Executive, 3 staff). Assumes a CA$60 average ticket and 30% of appointments from new marketplace clients.
At CA$10,000/mo Revenue
CA$205/mo
CA$205 subscription (Executive, 5 staff). Assumes a CA$60 average ticket and 30% of appointments from new marketplace clients.
The full picture on Squire
What it does well
No consumer marketplace, so there is no commission on new clients and your booking path stays under your own brand.
Built around barbershops, with chair-rent collection, payouts and a front-desk kiosk.
Text and email reminders are free and unlimited.
Why salons leave
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Features are gated by plan: Instagram booking starts on Pro, Google Reviews Booster on Executive, and the loyalty program is on Titan only.
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Plans run from CA$65 (Pro) to CA$340 a month (Titan), so a growing shop moves up a plan to unlock features.
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Staff management starts on Pro and inventory is Titan only, so a multi-chair shop usually ends up on an upper plan.
What changes with Askie
We replace marketplace commissions with powerful tools to help you run a better, more profitable salon.
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Meet Clients Anywhere
Let clients book from your website, Google profile, Instagram, and direct links. WhatsApp booking is in beta.
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Remember Every Client
Detailed client profiles, formulas, and history automatically saved and easily accessible.
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Build Your Reputation
Consistent post-appointment prompts for honest Google reviews, with owner-approved response drafts in early access.
Common Questions
Does Squire charge a commission?
No. Squire has no consumer marketplace and does not take a commission on new clients. Its cost is the monthly plan, which is why the plan you need matters.
How much does Squire cost in Canada?
Squire lists Pro at CA$65 a month for a single shop, Executive at CA$205, and Titan at CA$340. Which one you need depends on the features you want, because many are tied to a plan.
How is Askie priced differently from Squire?
Askie prices by appointments, not by feature tier or team size. Every plan includes every feature and unlimited staff, so adding a chair or turning on reviews never moves you to a different plan.
The door is open
Ready to leave Squire? Start with a direct booking path.
Try Askie free for 1 month and move your repeat customers toward a booking flow you control.
No commission. No marketplace. Your customer data stays yours.