Comparison
Bronzly vs Square Appointments
Square Appointments is a general-purpose scheduler. Bronzly is built only for spray tan artists. Here is what that difference means in practice.
Try Bronzly FreeFeature Comparison: Bronzly vs Square Appointments
| Feature | Bronzly | Square Appointments |
|---|---|---|
| Built exclusively for spray tan | Every feature is spray-tan-specific | General appointments platform |
| Geographic routing for mobile artists | Daily map, leave-by alerts, smart slot suggestions | No mobile-route awareness |
| Automated rinse reminders (by solution type) | Timed to solution; sent in quiet hours | Not available |
| Spray-tan client CRM (solution history, skin type) | Full tan history per client | Basic contact fields only |
| Two-way SMS inbox | Included on all plans | Not available natively |
| Deposit collection at booking | Stripe-powered, policy-driven | Available via Square payments |
| Auto-charge no-shows | Policy-based auto-charge | Manual only |
| Online booking page | Branded booking link | Square booking widget |
| Mobile app (iOS & Android) | PWA + native shell | Square POS app |
| Payment processing fees | Stripe standard rates | 2.6% + $0.10 (Square) |
| Starting price | $79/month | Free plan; Plus ~$29/month |
Square does not know what a rinse window is
Square Appointments was built for haircuts, nail appointments, and massages. It has no concept of DHA development time, rinse windows, or solution-specific client profiles. Bronzly was built from the ground up for spray tan — and it shows in every feature.
Bronzly vs Square Appointments — Common Questions
Is Square Appointments good for spray tan artists?
Square Appointments works for spray tan artists who want a free or low-cost scheduler tied to Square payments. However, it has no spray-tan-specific features — no rinse reminders, no tan history CRM, and no automatic no-show charging. It is a generic appointment tool, not a spray tan business platform.
Does Square Appointments have rinse reminders?
No. Square Appointments does not send automated rinse-time SMS messages. This is a Bronzly-exclusive feature. Artists on Square manually send rinse instructions or leave it to the client to remember, which leads to more client questions and suboptimal tan results.
Can I collect deposits with Square Appointments?
Square Appointments allows you to collect a prepayment at booking, but automatic no-show charging and policy-based late cancellation fees require manual intervention. Bronzly automates the entire deposit and no-show workflow, including auto-charging based on your cancellation policy.
Why would a spray tan artist choose Bronzly over Square Appointments?
Spray tan artists choose Bronzly for three reasons: automated rinse reminders, spray-tan client CRM with tan history, and automatic no-show protection. These features do not exist in Square Appointments and cannot be replicated with add-ons. If spray tanning is your core service, Bronzly is built for you.
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