Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Bookeo alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Bookeo alternative for most people is Square Appointments (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps. It's also the best free one.
Bookeo compared with 5 alternatives: Square Appointments, Fresha, Vagaro, Booksy and GlossGenius.
Bookeo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.95 per month for 1 consultant and up to 200 bookings. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BookeoThis tool | Free trial · from $14.95/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Square Appointments | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fresha | Free trial · from $19.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Booksy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| GlossGenius | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Bookeo starts at $14.95 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Square Appointments, Fresha, Vagaro, Booksy and GlossGenius score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Bookeo
Square Appointments
Booking, point of sale and payments for appointment businesses
- Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
- Square Appointments has a free plan, which Bookeo lacks.
- Square Appointments also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Square Appointments also covers booking links and invoicing.
- Square Appointments does not cover appointment booking, class booking and sMS marketing, which Bookeo does.
Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system
Fresha
Salon and spa booking with a consumer marketplace for new clients
- Fresha starts at $19.95 per month for one bookable team member (Independent).
- Fresha also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Fresha also covers email campaigns, shift scheduling, inventory and review collection.
- Fresha does not cover reports, class booking and sMS marketing, which Bookeo does.
Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Vagaro also covers forms, email campaigns, payroll and inventory.
- Vagaro does not cover reports and sMS marketing, which Bookeo does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
Booksy
Booking app and marketplace for barbers, salons and beauty pros
- Booksy starts at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member.
- Booksy also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Booksy also covers forms and email campaigns.
- Booksy does not cover reports and class booking, which Bookeo does.
Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone
GlossGenius
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- GlossGenius starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($28 billed monthly).
- GlossGenius also lists iOS and Android apps.
- GlossGenius also covers forms, email campaigns, payroll, clinical notes and review collection.
- GlossGenius does not cover reports and class booking, which Bookeo does.
Suits: Solo stylists and small salons that want booking and payments in one app
Limits worth knowing in Bookeo
- Prices are from the Appointments pricing page; Classes and Tours show the same price points, but their Solo and Small booking limits are not stated.
- Waivers, SMS and fax credits are paid add-ons.
- Plans above the listed sizes, and multi-branch companies, are quoted by contacting the vendor.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bookeo?
The alternatives to Bookeo in this directory are Square Appointments, Fresha, Vagaro, Booksy and GlossGenius. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bookeo.
Is there a free alternative to Bookeo?
Yes. Square Appointments has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Bookeo alternatives work on Android?
The Bookeo listing does not include an Android app. Square Appointments, Fresha, Vagaro, Booksy and GlossGenius list one.
Which Bookeo alternatives work on iOS?
The Bookeo listing does not include an iOS app. Square Appointments, Fresha, Vagaro, Booksy and GlossGenius list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.




