Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Booksy alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Booksy 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.
Booksy compared with 7 alternatives: Fresha, Vagaro, GlossGenius, Square Appointments, Boulevard and 2 more.
Booksy is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member. 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BooksyThis tool | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | 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 |
| GlossGenius | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Square Appointments | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Boulevard | From $143/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mangomint | Free trial · from $120/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shore | Free trial · from $49.90/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
Booksy starts at $29.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 7 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Fresha.
Square Appointments and Boulevard score higher without starting lower. Vagaro and GlossGenius start lower without scoring higher.
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 Booksy
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 covers shift scheduling, inventory and review collection.
- Fresha does not cover forms and sMS marketing, which Booksy 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 covers payroll, inventory and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover sMS marketing, which Booksy does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
GlossGenius
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- GlossGenius starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($28 billed monthly).
- GlossGenius also covers payroll, clinical notes and review collection.
Suits: Solo stylists and small salons that want booking and payments in one app
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 Booksy lacks.
- Square Appointments also covers booking links, invoicing and reports.
- Square Appointments does not cover forms, email campaigns, appointment booking and sMS marketing, which Booksy does.
Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system
Boulevard
Booking, checkout and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- Boulevard starts at $143 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($159 billed monthly).
- Boulevard also covers marketing automation and business texting.
- Boulevard does not cover sMS marketing, which Booksy does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbershops with several providers or locations
Mangomint
Salon, spa and medspa software priced per location and user
- Mangomint starts at $120 per location / month, plus $10 per user.
- Mangomint also covers marketing automation, payroll, business phone line, business texting and inventory.
- Mangomint does not cover email campaigns and sMS marketing, which Booksy does.
Suits: Salons and spas with several providers and a front desk
Shore
German-made booking and marketing software for salons and studios
- Shore starts at $49.90 per month, billed annually ($59.90 billed monthly).
- Shore lists no Android app, which Booksy has.
- Shore also covers marketing automation, whatsApp messaging and review collection.
- Shore does not cover forms and sMS marketing, which Booksy does.
Suits: Hair and beauty salons that want online booking without a marketplace
Limits worth knowing in Booksy
- Each team member beyond the first adds $20 a month to the $29.99 base, plus tax.
- Card fees: 2.69% + $0.30 for mobile and keyed-in payments, 2.49% + $0.10 on the card reader, and 2.49% + $0.20 with Tap to Pay. Payouts in 30 minutes cost 1.5%.
- Card readers are bought separately: the Stripe Reader M2 for $53.10 and the S710 for $299, plus shipping.
- Boost charges 30% of a new client's first visit, up to $100; clients from your own link or marketing carry no commission.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Booksy?
The alternatives to Booksy in this directory are Fresha, Vagaro, GlossGenius, Square Appointments, Boulevard, Mangomint and Shore. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Booksy.
Is there a free alternative to Booksy?
Yes. Square Appointments has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.