Booksy alternatives
Barbershops and salons usually look beyond Booksy when the team grows and $20 per extra staff member adds up, or when Boost fees eat into new clients.
Why owners look beyond Booksy
- Each extra staff member is $20 a month on top of $29.99.
- Boost charges 30% of a new client's first visit, up to $100.
- Payments in the app or keyed in carry 2.69% + 30¢.
The alternatives
Belcome is our product, so it comes first. Each entry says who it fits best, including the ones that fit better than we do.
1. Belcome
Best for: shops with several barbers or stylists that want a lower price per person and no commission.
No client app or marketplace; clients book on your own page.
Price: $25 a month per location, with one person taking bookings
2. Square Appointments
Best for: shops that want unlimited staff calendars on a $0 plan.
Deposits and the waitlist need Plus at $49 a month per location.
Price: Free plan at $0; Plus $49 and Premium $149 a month per location
Belcome vs Square Appointments
3. Vagaro
Best for: shops that still want a marketplace.
$10 per extra calendar, up to seven licenses.
Price: $30 a month for one location, $23.99 for the first 6 months
4. GlossGenius
Best for: a team of up to nine on one flat price.
Gold is $56 a month for up to 9 staff, with a flat 2.6% card rate.
Price: Standard $28 a month, or $24 billed yearly
5. Fresha
Best for: solo barbers who want the lowest subscription.
$19.95 a month, plus 20% on new marketplace clients.
Price: $19.95 a month for a one-person business
How to choose
- Multiply your team size by the price per extra person on each option.
- Add up what Boost cost you last year before deciding you need a marketplace.
- Share your new booking link with regulars before you switch off Booksy.
What this page says about Booksy was read on Booksy's own pages on October 10, 2026. If something changed, tell us in the support chat and we will fix the page.