Considering Booksy for your salon?
Here's how Salonify compares — honest, factual, no fluff.
Quick verdict
Pricing: From ≈29.99 USD/month base + ≈10-20 USD per added staff member (US listings); ≈119.99 USD unlimited-staff tier; payment processing ≈2.49-2.69% + fee; optional 'Boost' marketing on top
Commission: Booksy charges a per-location subscription, plus optional 'Boost' marketing fees that act as commission on new-client bookings.
Best for salons that want a free entry tier, Stripe Connect payouts and 12 UI languages.
Side-by-side: Salonify vs Booksy
Every row is checked against the competitor's public pricing and product pages.
| Feature | Salonify | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Pricing model | Per-location | Per-staff seat |
| Starting price | 0 EUR | ≈29.99 USD/mo + per-staff |
| Per-booking commission | 0% | 0% (Boost optional) |
| Consumer marketplace SEO | EU + Asia network | Strongest in US/PL/BR |
| EU data residency | Hetzner Nürnberg | US-strong platform |
| UI languages | 12 | 9 |
| Loyalty points | Pro tier | |
| Referral program | ||
| Full POS system | ||
| TWINT (Switzerland) | ||
| Multi-location chain | Enterprise | |
| Gift cards |
Why salons switch to Salonify from Booksy
These are the most-cited reasons in our migration calls.
Salonify has a genuinely free Starter tier; Booksy is subscription-only.
Booksy's per-staff pricing adds up (each extra member is ≈10-20 USD/mo on top of the ≈29.99 USD base); Salonify is priced per location.
European data residency at Hetzner Nürnberg; Booksy is a US-strong platform.
12 languages including Asian markets; Booksy covers 9.
Salonify supports multiple locations on Enterprise without a separate per-location product.
Where Booksy still wins
We won't pretend we beat them on everything.
Strongest barber-shop community in the US.
Polished consumer app; high download rates and active client engagement.
Excellent waitlist + last-minute slot fill features.
We import your existing data
Migration difficulty: Medium. Typical migration: 4–8 days. Service catalog import is clean; client photos require manual export.
Talk to our migration teamPricing at a glance
Stripe Connect · 12 languages · TWINT, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Booksy charges a per-location subscription, plus optional 'Boost' marketing fees that act as commission on new-client bookings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salonify cheaper than Booksy?
For most independent salons, yes. Salonify has a genuinely free tier; Booksy's entry plan is From ≈29.99 USD/month base + ≈10-20 USD per added staff member (US listings); ≈119.99 USD unlimited-staff tier; payment processing ≈2.49-2.69% + fee; optional 'Boost' marketing on top. Heavy users with multi-location chains should still run the math against their booking volume.
How long does migration from Booksy take?
Migration difficulty is Medium — Typical migration: 4–8 days. Service catalog import is clean; client photos require manual export. Most teams are fully live within a week.
Does Salonify support multi-currency like Booksy?
Yes. Salonify uses Stripe Connect with payouts in EUR, CHF, GBP, USD, JPY, KRW, THB and more — your choice, into your own bank account.
Can I keep my Booksy reviews when I migrate?
Most platforms (including Booksy) treat reviews as platform-owned data and don't expose an export. We help you set up a review-collection campaign for your existing clients during the first 30 days, so you rebuild a 5-star reputation quickly.
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Try Salonify freeComparison based on publicly available information from https://booksy.com and the respective pricing page, as of June 2026. Booksy is a registered trademark of its respective owner. Features and pricing may have changed — verify directly with the provider if in doubt. Corrections welcome at [email protected].