Altegio vs Squadra

Altegio is a business management platform for appointment-based businesses, including beauty salons, service businesses, chains and franchises. It combines online booking, scheduling and client records with payments, inventory, payroll, finance reporting, analytics and loyalty programs. Clients can book around the clock through a widget connected to a business website, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp or Google Maps. The calendar and client records can hold visit history, preferences, notes and contact details. Appointment confirmations and reminders can be sent through WhatsApp, SMS or email. Integrations vary by region and can include payment systems, POS solutions, accounting software, websites, social media, API and webhooks. Plans include the full feature set; pricing depends on team size and license term, with no per-appointment fee or appointment cap. The seven-day trial includes every feature, needs no payment card and does not automatically charge when it ends. Listed prices are 7 490 Ft for 1 month, 22 470 Ft for 4 months, 44 940 Ft for 9 months, or 89 880 Ft for 1 year 9 months; VAT is excluded. Altegio is available on Android, iOS, web and API.

Squadra is a web-based workforce scheduling tool for shift-based businesses, including retail, restaurants, salons, pharmacies, and hotels. Managers can build weekly schedules in a grid, copy the previous week in one click, and share shifts through a link. Employees can view a shared schedule without an app download or account. Optional time tracking lets staff clock in and out on a phone or tablet, with hours totaled automatically. Attendance controls include tablet PINs, random verification photos, GPS checks at clock-in, and lunch-break management. Squadra lists live connectors for BambooHR, HiBob, Personio, Factorial HR, PayFit, and Lucca. The free plan covers up to 10 employees at one location; Pro is $29/month or $289/year and supports unlimited employees and locations. Enterprise pricing is custom. The product also offers availability and time-off management. Squadra says it hosts data in Europe, supports full export at any time, and retains data for 30 days after cancellation.