Head-to-head · Salon Website Builders
SalonBuilder vs Squire
SalonBuilder leads on 3 checks, Squire on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSalonBuilder · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceSalonBuilder · $24.95/mo
- Most featuresSalonBuilder · 4 of 4
SalonBuilder scores higher on our rubric for salon website builders: 9.0 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
SalonBuilder is cheaper to start at $24.95/mo against $30/mo. SalonBuilder offers staff profiles; Squire doesn't publish it. SalonBuilder offers custom domain; Squire doesn't publish it.
SalonBuilder is the better fit for established salons prioritizing website basics. Squire is the better fit for established shops wanting branded booking sites.
- SalonBuilder fits best
Established salons prioritizing website basics
- Squire fits best
Established shops wanting branded booking sites
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Side by side
| Feature | SalonBuilder 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Squire 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Salon Website Builders | #8 in Salon Website Builders |
| Best for | Established salons prioritizing website basics | Established shops wanting branded booking sites |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $24.95/mo (best) | $30/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Features SalonBuilder 4/4 · Squire 2/4 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff profiles | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Custom domain | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Staff limit | Not published | Not published |
| Client messaging | Email_and_sms | Not published |
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| Our verdict | SalonBuilder is a web-based website and business-management platform for salons, spas, beauty professionals, booth renters and multi-location businesses. It combines customizable salon websites with service menus, appointment calendars,… Read the review → |
SQUIRE is a business management platform for barbers, barbershop owners, and multi-location barber brands. It combines branded booking websites and apps with online appointment booking, scheduling, client management, point-of-sale… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SalonBuilder — where it wins
- Custom websites support booking, domains and mobile-optimized pages.
- Salon plans include staff profiles, scheduling and client records.
- Multi-location support, reminders, sales and marketing tools are included.
Where it doesn't
- Platform support is limited to the web.
- There is no free plan.
- Integrations listed are Facebook and YouTube.
Squire — where it wins
- Booking across websites, apps, Instagram, and Google
- POS, payments, reminders, memberships, and loyalty tools
- Titan adds branded apps, inventory, and multi-location support
Where it doesn't
- Primarily designed for barbershops rather than general salons
- Website-building capabilities are less detailed
- Higher-tier features require plans from $150 per shop monthly
- SalonBuilder9.0/10 · From $24.95/mo · 30-day trial
A focused salon website and management platform with paid plans for individuals and teams.
Visit SalonBuilderFull verdict → - Squire7.6/10 · Open source
A strong fit for established barbershops needing branded booking and operations tools.
Visit SQUIREFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026