Booksy Pricing for Salon Owners: What You Actually Pay in 2026

1. What Is Booksy?

Booksy is a booking and business management platform that launched in Poland in 2014 and has since expanded to the United States, United Kingdom, and more than 30 countries globally. Unlike purely standalone scheduling tools, Booksy operates a dual model: it's both a business management app (Booksy Biz) and a consumer marketplace where clients can discover and book local salons directly.

That marketplace element is central to understanding Booksy's pricing. When a client finds your salon through the Booksy app or website and books with you, Booksy can facilitate that lead — and that's where optional visibility tools like Booksy Boost come in, adding a commission layer on top of the flat subscription fee.

The platform is popular across hair salons, barbershops, nail studios, beauty salons, and wellness businesses. It's particularly strong in the US and UK and retains a dominant market position in Poland, where it originated. As of 2026, Booksy serves over 40 million consumers globally.

2. Booksy Pricing Plans

Booksy Biz uses a straightforward per-user pricing model. There is a single subscription tier — no feature-limited entry plan or premium tier to upgrade to — with all core features included from day one.

Booksy Biz — Single User

• Monthly price: $29.99 per month
• Annual billing: No annual discount currently offered
• Commitment: Month-to-month, cancel anytime
• Free trial: 14 days, no credit card required

The single-user plan gives a solo stylist or independent professional access to all of Booksy's core features: online booking, client management, appointment reminders, marketing tools, payment processing, and marketplace listing.

Additional Staff Members

• Each additional staff member: $20 per month

Multi-staff salons pay $29.99 for the first seat and $20 for every additional team member. A three-person salon pays $29.99 + $40 = $69.99/month before any transaction fees or Boost commissions. A five-person salon pays $29.99 + $80 = $109.99/month.

What This Looks Like by Team Size

Note: Unlike many competitors, Booksy does not currently offer a discounted annual billing option in the US. This means the per-seat cost stays fixed regardless of how long you've been subscribed.

3. Booksy Boost & Marketplace Fees

This is the part of Booksy's pricing that surprises the most salon owners. The subscription fee alone doesn't tell the full story — if you use Booksy's optional visibility and lead-generation tools, you'll also pay a commission on new clients acquired through them.

Booksy Boost — Commission Model

Booksy Boost is a free-to-activate marketing feature that gives your salon higher visibility within the Booksy marketplace app. It's optional, but many businesses enable it to attract new clients through Booksy's consumer platform. Here's how it works:

• Activation cost: Free (no monthly fee to turn on)
• Commission on first visit: 30% of the service value from each new client acquired through Boost
• Minimum commission: $10 per new client first visit
• Maximum commission: $100 per new client first visit
• Subsequent visits: Zero commission — after the first visit, that client is yours and you keep 100% of future revenue

In practice, this means: if a new client books a $60 haircut through Booksy Boost, you owe Booksy $18 (30% of $60). If they book a $200 colour appointment, the cap kicks in and you owe $100. If the commission would be less than $10, you still pay $10 minimum.

What Does Boost Actually Cost?

The real monthly cost of Boost depends on how many new clients it delivers and what services they book. Here's what it looks like at different acquisition volumes:

Boost can deliver strong ROI if those new clients become regulars — the commission is only on the first visit. But for high-ticket services, 30% is a significant slice of the first appointment's revenue.

Booksy Boost+ (Optional Premium Add-on)

• Monthly fee: $49.99/month

Boost+ is an optional premium marketing add-on that includes priority marketplace placement, advanced marketing campaign tools, enhanced analytics, and no-show deposit collection capabilities. This is in addition to the base subscription and any commission fees.

4. Transaction Fees & Payment Processing

Beyond the subscription and any Boost commissions, Booksy charges processing fees on every card payment taken through the platform. The rate varies by how the card is accepted:

Fast Payout Fee

Standard payouts go to your bank account on the next business day at no extra charge. If you want faster access to your funds, Booksy offers a 30-minute payout option at an additional 1.5% fee on top of the standard processing rate.

Chargeback Fee

If a client disputes a payment and the chargeback is filed, Booksy charges a $20 fee per chargeback. This is standard across most payment processors but worth factoring in if you have a no-show problem in your business.

What Processing Fees Cost in Practice

Using the card reader rate (2.49% + $0.10) as a baseline:

Assumes 30 transactions/month at $0.10 each. Actual per-transaction cents will vary by volume.

5. What's Included vs. What Costs Extra

One of Booksy's genuine strengths is that it doesn't tier its features. The $29.99/month subscription includes everything — there's no feature wall that forces you to upgrade.

Included in the monthly subscription

• 24/7 online booking (via your profile and the Booksy marketplace)
• Unlimited appointments
• Client management (history, notes, contact info)
• Appointment confirmations and reminders (email and SMS)
• 2,000 free SMS messages per month for marketing
• Custom forms and digital liability waivers
• Waitlists, gift cards, memberships, and packages
• No-show protection features
• Basic marketplace listing (clients can find you on the Booksy app)
• Payment processing capability
• Stats and reporting dashboard
• Mobile app (iOS and Android) for you and your clients

Costs extra

Additional staff members

Every team member beyond the first costs $20/month. For a five-person team, that's an extra $80/month on top of the base fee.

Payment processing fees

2.49%–2.69% plus a per-transaction fee on every card payment, as detailed above.

Booksy Boost commissions

If you activate Boost to attract new clients through Booksy's marketplace, you pay a 30% commission (min $10, max $100) on each new client's first visit. This is optional but can add significantly to monthly costs if you're relying on Booksy for new client acquisition.

Booksy Boost+ add-on

$49.99/month for priority placement and advanced marketing tools.

Card reader hardware

Booksy sells card readers for in-person payments. Depending on the model, hardware costs range from approximately $53 to $220 as a one-time purchase. This isn't included in the subscription.

Fast payouts

An extra 1.5% fee applies if you want your earnings deposited within 30 minutes rather than the next business day.

6. Booksy Pros & Cons

Pros

• Flat-fee subscription with no feature tiers. You get all core features from day one — no nickel-and-diming on capabilities.
• Consumer marketplace included. Your salon listing appears on the Booksy app and website, where clients are actively searching for local services. Basic marketplace access is included in the subscription.
• No Boost commission after first visit. Once a new client books through Boost, they're yours — all future visits are commission-free.
• Wide international availability. Booksy operates in 30+ countries including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and across Europe — making it one of the few platforms with genuine global reach.
• 14-day free trial. No credit card required, with full feature access during the trial period.
• 2,000 free SMS credits monthly. A meaningful marketing allowance included in the base plan.
• Strong mobile app. The Booksy Biz app is well-reviewed for day-to-day salon management on mobile.

Cons

• Boost commission model is expensive for high-ticket services. A 30% commission on a $300 colour and highlights appointment means $90 goes to Booksy for that one new client's first visit. For premium salons, the economics can be harsh.
• No annual discount. Many competitors offer 10–20% savings for annual billing. Booksy's month-to-month-only structure means there's no reward for long-term commitment.
• Per-staff pricing adds up quickly. A five-person salon pays $110/month in subscription alone before any processing fees — comparable to or more expensive than flat-rate competitors.
• Per-transaction fees. The extra $0.10–$0.30 per transaction on top of the percentage fee adds up for high-volume businesses doing many small transactions.
• Boost+ is an additional monthly cost. Priority marketplace placement requires $49.99/month on top of everything else.
• Marketplace dependency risk. If your business grows through Booksy's marketplace, you're building on rented land — commission structures or terms could change.

7. How Booksy Compares

To put Booksy's pricing in context, here's how it stacks up against comparable salon booking platforms:

The key distinction is the marketplace model. Fresha and Booksy both operate consumer marketplaces with commission structures on new client acquisition — Booksy at 30% (capped at $100) and Fresha at 20%. If you want standalone booking software without marketplace commissions, platforms like Vagaro, GlossGenius, or DoTheBeauty take a different approach.

8. Is Booksy Worth It?

Booksy is a good fit if:

• You're in the US or UK and want a platform with strong local brand recognition among consumers
• You're a solo stylist or small team (1–3 people) where the per-seat cost is manageable
• New client acquisition through a marketplace is a priority — Booksy's consumer app has genuine reach
• Your average service ticket is lower (under $70), keeping Boost commissions in a reasonable range
• You want all features without paying more as your business grows in capabilities

You might want to look elsewhere if:

• You run a high-ticket salon where 30% commission on new client first visits adds up to hundreds per month
• Your team is larger (5+ staff) — the per-seat model at $20/person makes the subscription expensive quickly
• You want to own your client relationships without depending on a third-party marketplace
• You process high volumes of small transactions where per-transaction cents compound significantly
• You're in a market where Booksy's consumer app has limited presence — the marketplace value proposition depends on local usage

Real-cost example: solo stylist using Boost

Here's the realistic monthly total for a solo stylist taking $5,000/month in card payments, using Booksy Boost and gaining 8 new clients per month at an average $70 first service:

• Subscription: $29.99
• Payment processing (2.49% on $5,000 + $0.10 × 40 transactions): ~$128.50
• Boost commissions (8 new clients × $21 average): ~$168
• Total monthly cost: ~$326

Whether those 8 new clients justify $168 in commission depends on their lifetime value. If 50% become regulars spending $70/month, the LTV maths work in your favour — but only once you're past that first visit. In year one, with high churn, the commissions can feel punishing.

Real-cost example: five-person salon using Boost

• Subscription (5 staff): $109.99
• Payment processing (2.49% on $20,000 + $0.10 × 200 transactions): ~$518
• Boost commissions (20 new clients × $24 average): ~$480
• Boost+: $49.99
• Total monthly cost: ~$1,158

For a five-person salon turning over $20,000/month, that's roughly 5.8% of gross revenue going to Booksy. Whether that's worth it depends on what share of your new clients come through their marketplace and how well they retain.

9. DoTheBeauty: A Transparent Alternative for EU & Indonesian Salons

If you're running a salon in the EU or Indonesia, Booksy's marketplace is less developed in your market — and you're paying for infrastructure that doesn't deliver the same new-client volume it does in the US or UK. That changes the value proposition significantly.

DoTheBeauty is a salon booking platform built specifically for EU and Indonesian salons. It takes a fundamentally different approach to pricing: no marketplace commissions, no per-seat fees, and a flat transaction rate that decreases as you grow. Here's how it compares on what matters most:

The biggest financial difference at scale is the commission model. With DoTheBeauty, there's no commission on any booking — ever. The transaction fee on card payments is 1% at the Growth tier, versus Booksy's 2.49% plus a per-transaction charge. On €5,000/month in card revenue, that's roughly €75 per month saved on processing alone.

DoTheBeauty also includes an AI-powered website builder that creates a full salon website — not just a booking widget — and custom domain support so your booking lives at your own URL rather than on the Booksy marketplace. For salons building their own brand and direct booking flow, this matters.

You can also read our guide to the best salon booking systems to compare more options side by side.

Booksy's marketplace model is genuinely valuable if you're in a market where Booksy has strong consumer adoption and you want new clients to find you. If you're in the EU or Indonesia, or if you'd rather own your client relationships and keep more of each booking, DoTheBeauty is worth comparing. Try DoTheBeauty free for 7 days and run the numbers against your actual revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Booksy cost per month?

Booksy Biz starts at $29.99 per month for a single user. Each additional staff member costs $20 per month. A three-person salon pays $69.99/month and a five-person salon pays $109.99/month in subscription fees alone. Payment processing fees (2.49%–2.69% per transaction plus a per-transaction fee) and optional Boost commissions add to the total monthly cost.

What are Booksy fees for salon owners?

Booksy charges three main types of fees: the monthly subscription ($29.99 base + $20 per additional staff), payment processing fees (2.49% + $0.10 per transaction via card reader, or 2.69% + $0.30 for keyed-in payments), and — if you use Booksy Boost — a 30% commission on the first visit from each new client acquired through the feature (minimum $10, maximum $100 per booking).

What is Booksy Biz pricing?

Booksy Biz is $29.99 per month for the first staff member, with $20/month for each additional team member. There is no annual billing discount and no tiered feature structure — all features are included in the base subscription. The 14-day free trial gives you full access with no credit card required.

What is Booksy Boost and how much does it cost?

Booksy Boost is an optional marketing feature that promotes your salon within the Booksy consumer marketplace. It's free to activate — there's no monthly fee to turn it on. However, when a new client books with you for the first time through Boost, Booksy takes 30% of that service value (minimum $10, maximum $100). After that first visit, you keep 100% of all future revenue from that client. The optional Boost+ add-on costs an additional $49.99/month and includes priority placement and advanced marketing tools.

What is Booksy's monthly cost for a solo stylist?

A solo stylist on Booksy pays $29.99/month in subscription fees. Add payment processing costs on top — approximately $75–$130 per month for a stylist taking $3,000–$5,000/month in card payments — and the total comes to around $105–$160/month before any Boost commissions. If you're using Boost to attract new clients, the commission on first visits adds further to the monthly total.

Is Booksy available in the UK?

Yes. Booksy is available in the United Kingdom, United States, Poland, and 30+ countries globally. The pricing structure is consistent across markets, though Booksy's marketplace (and therefore Boost's effectiveness) varies by location — it has stronger consumer adoption in the US and UK than in some other markets.

Does Booksy take a commission on every booking?

No — Booksy does not charge commission on every booking. The Boost commission (30%) only applies to the first visit from clients who found you through the optional Boost feature. Regular bookings from your existing clients, or direct bookings, carry no commission. You only pay the monthly subscription and payment processing fees on those transactions.