You're Switching from Square.
Here's Why Personal Trainers Choose Helix.

Square
$29/mo
$348/year — every year, forever
Helix
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 9.6 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from Square after the last price increase. Helix does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified personal trainer, former Square customer

What Square Is Costing You

The Damage

Square monthly $29/mo
Annual drain $348/yr
Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $388
Year 3 $432
3-year total $1,168

That's $1,168 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your Square subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Personal Trainers Leave Square

Processing fees add up (2.6-3.5% per transaction)
2025 price increase: in-person went from $0.10 to $0.15 per transaction
Online fees jumped to 3.3% on Free plan
Add-ons like payroll, loyalty, marketing stack up
Account stability risk - surprise fund holds
Personal Trainers are leaving Square every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Personal Trainers

You train 6 clients today at three different locations. Your 7am client bought a 10-pack and you think this is session 8 but you're not sure. Your 9am wants to switch from in-person to virtual this week. Your noon client's package expired and you need to invoice for renewal, but you're between sessions in a parking lot. Mindbody charges you $139/month for features designed for yoga studios with 30 employees.

Personal Trainers face unique challenges: Mindbody costs $139+/month and is designed for gyms, not independent trainers. Clients cancelling last-minute when you blocked off your schedule for them. Managing package sessions (10-pack, 20-pack) and tracking remaining sessions. Collecting payment upfront vs per-session — no good system for session packages. Scheduling across multiple locations (gym, park, client's home, online). On top of all that, Square charges $29/month ($348/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median personal trainer earns $42,000/year. Software at $348/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Resistance bands and TRX straps is yours. You bought it once. Helix works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

Square is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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Your exact Square cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.

"I was paying Square $29/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $1,168 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Helix was $279. Once. Done."
— Personal trainer business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Square Helix
Invoicing
Scheduling
CRM
Time Tracking
Full Accounting ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
Price $29/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $1,168 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most personal trainers are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Square Dashboard → Customers → Export. Also export transactions and item library.

2

Set up Helix

15-minute setup. Import your customer list and service/product catalog.

3

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks. Test invoicing and booking through Helix.

4

Cancel Square

Cancel paid subscriptions. Keep free account for records access.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Square when you're confident. Zero risk.

FAQ

Is Helix really a Square replacement for personal trainers?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Square may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Square is $29/month — that's $1,168 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Helix is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Helix is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Helix doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my Square data?

Export your data from Square as CSV, import into Helix in about 5 minutes.

"Square raised prices again and I was done. Found Helix — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Personal trainer, switched from Square

Stop Losing $348/Year to Square

$1,168 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Helix — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

Still want Square?

We think Helix is the better deal at $279 once vs $29/mo. But if you've decided on Square, here's the link. No hard feelings.

Square — $29/mo →

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