Tilavon vs Square Appointments

Yes. Square is a general-purpose POS designed for retail stores and restaurants, not salons. It lacks commission tracking, turn management, color tracking, Vietnamese support, and 20+ other nail-specific features Tilavon includes. For salons needing more than basic card processing, Tilavon is purpose-built and saves approximately $2,370/year.

No. Square does not offer commission tracking at any tier. This is a fundamental need for nail salons where technicians are paid on commission. Tilavon includes full commission tracking with customizable splits, tip pooling, and built-in payroll with W-2/1099 classification on every plan.

Square is great for simple retail, but nail salons need specialized tools. Tilavon offers commission tracking, turn management for walk-ins, color and formula tracking, Vietnamese language support, automated multi-channel reminders, AI business assistant, and 50+ more features Square lacks. Plus, Tilavon's interchange-plus processing saves you on every transaction.

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Yes. Tilavon offers 20+ exclusive features that Square Appointments lacks, including color and formula tracking, live service timers, smart tip suggestions, turn management, AI business assistant, and win-back automation. Plus, switching from Square Appointments to Tilavon saves approximately $2,370/year based on a salon processing $15,000/month.

Tilavon includes nail-salon-specific features no competitor offers: color and formula tracking per client per visit, live service timers for efficiency tracking, smart tip suggestion screens, fair turn management for walk-ins, QR code check-in, dynamic pricing rules, floor control dashboard, payroll tracking with export to QuickBooks/ADP/Gusto/Paychex, win-back automation, AI business assistant, and a client-facing mobile PWA.

Tilavon Pro costs $69/month with all features included. By comparison, Square Appointments often costs significantly more once you factor in add-ons, premium features, and hidden fees. Based on total cost of ownership for a salon doing $15k/month, you save approximately $2,370/year by switching to Tilavon.

Yes. Tilavon offers free data migration assistance to import your client records, appointment history, and inventory from Square Appointments. Most salons complete the transition in under a week with zero downtime. Our team guides you through every step.

Yes. Tilavon is the only salon software with built-in color and formula tracking. Record exact polish colors, gel brands, and formulas for each client on every visit. Technicians can instantly look up what was used last time — ensuring consistency and saving time.

No. Square Appointments does not offer Vietnamese language support. Tilavon is fully translated in Vietnamese, English, Spanish, and Chinese — built specifically for the US nail salon industry where over 50% of salons are Vietnamese-owned.

Square Appointments has several fees beyond their advertised price, including add-on charges, per-message SMS fees, and premium feature surcharges. Tilavon includes all 60+ features in every plan with no setup fees, no contracts, and no hidden charges.

Yes. Tilavon includes payroll tracking with commission calculations, tip distributions, hours worked, and W-2/1099 classification tracking. You can export payroll data to QuickBooks, Paychex, Gusto, or ADP in CSV, Excel, or PDF formats. You can also auto-sync payroll journal entries with QuickBooks and email reports to your accountant. Most competitors either lack payroll tracking entirely or charge $39-50+/month extra for a basic payroll add-on.