Comparison
SalonBook vs Booksy (2026): Pricing, Fees & Features Compared
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Booksy is a booking platform built around its consumer app and marketplace: your business profile lives on booksy.com, the software costs $29.99/mo plus tax for one user and $20/mo for each additional user, and the optional Boost program charges a one-time 30% commission on a new client's first visit. SalonBook is a booking and business platform with no marketplace: you pay a flat plan price, keep 100% of every booking, and run your own branded website on your own domain.
Every Booksy price on this page was taken from biz.booksy.com/en-us/pricing on September 6, 2026. Details we could only find in search snippets or third-party reviews are labelled as such. SalonBook prices are our own published plans as of the same date.
The short version: Booksy wins on solo price, 24/7 chat support and marketplace discovery. SalonBook wins on flat team pricing, zero commissions, annual billing, and a website with custom domain included.
Feature comparison
| Feature | SalonBook | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: $0/mo for 1 staff and 5 services, with online booking, calendar, client list, email confirmations and a public website with theme studio (better) | None; the single plan is $29.99/mo plus tax |
| Solo paid plan | Pro $39/mo, or $348/yr (~$29/mo billed annually) | $29.99/mo plus tax, all features included (better) |
| Annual billing | Yes: Pro $348/yr (~$29/mo), Enterprise $828/yr (~$69/mo) (better) | Not offered |
| Price for 3 staff | Pro $39/mo or ~$29/mo billed annually (covers up to 3 staff) (better) | $29.99 + 2 x $20 = $69.99/mo plus tax |
| Price for 6+ staff | Enterprise $89/mo or $828/yr (~$69/mo), unlimited staff (better) | $29.99 + 5 x $20 = $129.99/mo plus tax for 6 users; +$20/mo for each additional user |
| Free trialTie | 14 days, no contract | 14 days, no card required |
| ContractTie | None; cancel anytime, no setup fee | No commitment |
| Marketplace / new-client commissionTie | None. SalonBook has no marketplace, so there are no commission, per-booking or per-client fees | Marketplace listing is free; the optional Boost program charges a one-time 30% commission on a new client's first visit (search snippets cite a $10 minimum and $100 maximum, not verified on Booksy's page) |
| Payment processingTie | Use Stripe, Square or PayPal at their published rates; SalonBook adds no markup | Card reader 2.49% + $0.10; Tap to Pay 2.49% + $0.20; mobile/keyed 2.69% + $0.30; fast payouts +1.5%; online rate not published |
| Online bookingTie | Included on every plan, including Free | Included; clients book through your Booksy profile and the Booksy app |
| Deposits and no-show feesTie | Pro: deposits plus cancellation and no-show fees | Not verified on official pages; third-party reviewers report no card-on-file option for charging cancellation fees |
| WaitlistTie | Pro: waitlist with auto-book when a slot opens | Not verified in our September 2026 review |
| SMS reminders and marketing | Pro: SMS + email reminders at 24h and 1h, plus follow-ups | 2,000 free SMS marketing messages per month included; reminder details not verified (better) |
| Intake and consent formsTie | Pro: intake and consent forms with e-signature | Not verified in our September 2026 review |
| Loyalty, memberships and gift cardsTie | Pro: loyalty, referrals, gift certificates and memberships included | Not verified in our September 2026 review |
| Branded website | Included on Free (public website + theme studio); Pro adds all 10 templates and custom CSS (better) | Your profile lives on booksy.com; a standalone branded website is not offered per Booksy's published materials |
| Custom domain | Pro: custom domain with automatic SSL, no add-on (better) | Not offered per Booksy's published materials |
| Support | In-app chat + email (support@ocmpro.com); replies within 24 hours | 24/7 in-app live chat and email; no published phone line (better) |
Green cells mark the stronger option for that row. Rows marked "Tie" are effectively equivalent.
Pricing
Pricing side by side
| Scenario | Booksy | SalonBook |
|---|---|---|
| Solo (1 staff) | $29.99/mo plus tax | $0/mo on Free (1 staff, 5 services), or Pro $39/mo / ~$29/mo billed annually |
| 3 staff | $29.99 + 2 x $20 = $69.99/mo plus tax | Pro $39/mo, or $348/yr (~$29/mo) |
| 6 staff | $29.99 + 5 x $20 = $129.99/mo plus tax | Enterprise $89/mo, or $828/yr (~$69/mo), unlimited staff |
| Plus 10 new marketplace clients at $80 avg ticket | $0 with the standard free listing; 10 x 30% x $80 = $240 one-time if all 10 came through Boost (a $10 minimum and $100 maximum per client are cited in search snippets, not verified on Booksy's page) | $0 commission; SalonBook has no marketplace |
Booksy charges $20/mo for every user after the first, so the price gap widens with team size. A solo pays less on Booksy ($29.99 vs SalonBook Pro at $39). From 2 users up, SalonBook Pro is cheaper: 2 users cost $49.99/mo on Booksy against $39/mo, and 3 users cost $69.99/mo against $39/mo. At 6 users Booksy is $129.99/mo against SalonBook Enterprise at $89/mo, and every additional Booksy user adds $20/mo while SalonBook Enterprise stays at $89/mo for unlimited staff. Booksy prices are quoted before tax; SalonBook prices are as published.
Payment processing is separate for both. Booksy publishes 2.49% + $0.10 on its card reader and 2.69% + $0.30 for mobile or keyed entry. SalonBook connects to Stripe, Square or PayPal and you pay their published rates directly; SalonBook adds no processing markup.
Verdict
Choose SalonBook if…
- You want a free plan to start: SalonBook Free is $0/mo for 1 staff and 5 services, with online booking and a public website. Booksy has no free tier.
- You never want a 30% commission attached to a new client's first visit. SalonBook has no marketplace, no Boost-style program and no per-client fees.
- You have a team of 2 or more: SalonBook Pro is $39/mo for up to 3 staff against $49.99 to $69.99/mo on Booksy, and Enterprise is $89/mo for unlimited staff against $129.99/mo for 6 Booksy users.
- You want an annual discount: Booksy bills monthly only; SalonBook Pro is $348/yr (~$29/mo) and Enterprise $828/yr (~$69/mo).
- You want your own branded website on your own domain with automatic SSL. A Booksy profile lives on booksy.com and Booksy does not offer a custom domain per its published materials.
Choose Booksy if…
- You are a solo who wants the lowest paid entry price: $29.99/mo plus tax is less than SalonBook Pro at $39/mo or ~$29/mo billed annually.
- You want 24/7 live chat support. SalonBook offers in-app chat and email with replies within 24 hours, not round-the-clock coverage.
- You want new clients to discover you through the Booksy consumer app with a free listing, paying the 30% Boost commission only when you opt in. SalonBook has no marketplace and does not send you clients.
- You send a lot of promotional texts: Booksy includes 2,000 free SMS marketing messages per month.
Bottom line: Booksy is the lower-priced option for a solo who values marketplace exposure and 24/7 chat. SalonBook is the lower-priced option for any team of 2 or more, for anyone who wants annual billing, and for salons that want their own website and domain with no commission on any booking.
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Start free with SalonBookFrequently asked questions
Is Booksy free?
No. As of September 6, 2026, biz.booksy.com/en-us/pricing lists a single plan at $29.99/mo plus tax for one user, $20/mo for each additional user, and a 14-day free trial with no card required. SalonBook offers a permanent Free plan for 1 staff and 5 services.
Does Booksy charge commission?
Not on the standard listing. Booksy's marketplace listing is free, but its optional Boost program charges a one-time 30% commission on a new client's first visit. SalonBook has no marketplace and charges no commission on any booking.
Can I use my own domain with Booksy?
No, per Booksy's published materials as of September 2026: your business profile lives on booksy.com and Booksy does not offer a standalone website or custom domain. SalonBook Pro includes a branded website and a custom domain with automatic SSL.
How much does Booksy cost for 3 staff?
Booksy costs $29.99/mo for the first user plus $20/mo for each additional user, so 3 users are $29.99 + 2 x $20 = $69.99/mo plus tax, before processing and any Boost commission. SalonBook Pro covers up to 3 staff for $39/mo or $348/yr (~$29/mo).
Can I switch from Booksy to SalonBook?
Yes. Export your client list and services from Booksy as CSV, import or recreate them in SalonBook, and run both systems during a 2-week overlap so existing appointments finish cleanly. Then update your booking links on Google Business Profile and Instagram to point to your SalonBook site.
Which is better for a solo stylist, Booksy or SalonBook?
Booksy is cheaper for a solo on a paid plan ($29.99/mo plus tax vs SalonBook Pro at $39/mo) and offers marketplace discovery plus 24/7 chat. SalonBook costs less if the Free plan covers you (1 staff, 5 services), gives you a website on your own domain, and never charges a commission.
Booksy is a trademark of its respective owner. SalonBook is not affiliated with or endorsed by Booksy. Information about Booksy comes from its public website as of September 6, 2026; please verify current details with the vendor.