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Square Appointments pairs scheduling with Square’s payment ecosystem. BookWave keeps the same booking-plus-POS combination but lets you connect your own Stripe account, or take cash on delivery entirely.
BookWave asks you to connect your own Stripe account. Customer payments land in your Stripe balance directly — BookWave never holds your money and takes no cut of your sales. Cash on delivery is supported natively for markets where cards are not the norm.
In many markets COD is how sales actually close. BookWave supports it out of the box rather than treating it as an edge case.
The drag-and-drop builder gives you real pages — about, gallery, FAQ, contact — around your booking and shop, on your own domain.
| Capability | Square Appointments | BookWave |
|---|---|---|
| Payment processing | Built around Square’s own payment ecosystem | Connect your own Stripe account; funds go straight to you |
| Cash on delivery | Card-first product design | Cash on delivery supported natively |
| Commission on sales | Payment processing fees apply per transaction | Flat plan fee; no BookWave commission on your sales |
| Website builder | Booking site tied to the platform | Drag-and-drop builder with custom domain and SEO metadata |
| Stay bookings | Appointment-oriented | Multi-night stays for hotels, guesthouses, and rentals |
Comparison reflects how each product is architecturally positioned and is kept to durable, structural differences rather than pricing or plan limits, which change frequently. Square Appointments is a trademark of its respective owner; check their site for current details.
Yes. BookWave uses your own Stripe account for storefront payments, so money goes directly into your Stripe balance and you keep your existing processor relationship.
No. You pay a flat monthly plan fee. When you connect Stripe, only Stripe’s standard processing fees apply — BookWave does not take a commission.
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