Side by side
Slad vs SQUIRE
Both stand on salon marketing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial iPhoneWeb
Slad combines appointment handling, an AI phone receptionist, marketing content, and review workflows for beauty businesses. Its monthly plan includes one shop, while metered features may require additional allowances.
Visit Slad Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose SQUIRE if you need barber-focused booking, payments, and shop operations, with plans for individual barbers through multi-location brands. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan; SQUIRE is paid, starting at $30/mo.
Visit SQUIREThe facts
| Slad | SQUIRE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Slad: $149 per shop a month | Independent: $30 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | beauty.getslad.com | getsquire.com |
| On salon marketing software | #38 of 46 | #34 of 46 |
Slad: what it does well
- Self-service booking with calendar sync
- AI receptionist handles missed calls
- Creates and distributes marketing content
- Review reply and feedback tools
- Available on iOS and web
What to know first
- No free plan
- Extra charge per additional chair
- Some usage may require add-ons
- TikTok content is described as draft
SQUIRE: what it does well
- Clients can book through branded apps, websites, Instagram, and Google.
- Clients can book multiple appointments at once.
- Accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit card payments.
- Tap to Pay works on iPhone and Android without extra hardware.
- Automates reporting, commission calculations, and booth rent payments.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Paid plans start at $30/mo.
- Branded landing pages on EXECUTIVE cost an additional $25/mo.
- The Operator add-on on EXECUTIVE costs an additional $99/mo.