Comparison Overview
Booksy: High fees for visibility in a packed marketplace.
The 30% Boost fee severely cuts your margins.
The fine print, compared
| Feature | Askie | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base fee | $49/mo flat (all staff) | $29.99/moUS base is $29.99; UK base is £40.00. |
| Commission on new bookings | 0% | 30%30% commission only if optional "Boost" is enabled; min $10/£5, max $100 per client. |
| Est. monthly cost at $5k revenue | ~$49 | $447 |
| Your customer data | You own it 100% | Client list exportable; full history may require support assistance. |
| Google Reviews integration | Included free | Basic review collection; not Google Reviews direct integration. |
| Marketplace dependency | None ✓ | Yes — clients visible to competitors |
| Payment processing | BYOD — you control the rate | US: 2.49% - 2.69% + $0.10-$0.30. |
| Cancel anytime | Month-to-month; cancel anytime. |
What Booksy really costs your salon
Let's run the numbers on their pricing model.
At $5,000/mo Revenue
$69.99 sub (3 staff) + $225 boost commission + $152.50 add-ons & fees.
At $10,000/mo Revenue
$109.99 sub (5 staff) + $300 boost commission + $305.00 add-ons & fees.
The full picture on Booksy
What it does well
Strong brand presence in the barbershop and hair category.
Boost can meaningfully accelerate new client acquisition for new businesses.
Thousands of active Booksy app users actively searching for new salons.
Why salons leave
- 1
The 30% Boost fee severely cuts your margins.
- 2
Heavy marketplace focus forces you to compete purely on price and discounting.
- 3
Your loyal customers are exposed to marketing messages from competing businesses on the Booksy app.
What changes with Askie
We replace marketplace commissions with powerful tools to help you run a better, more profitable salon.
Fill Your Calendar
Instant booking via website, Google, and more. Stop losing clients to the 11pm booking window.
Meet Clients Anywhere
Let your clients book directly from Instagram and WhatsApp, where they already live.
Remember Every Client
Detailed client profiles, formulas, and history automatically saved and easily accessible.
Build Your Reputation
Automated post-appointment reminders to gather 5-star Google Reviews on autopilot.
Common Questions
Do I have to use Booksy Boost?
It's optional, but Booksy's marketplace algorithm heavily punishes salons that don't enable Boost by hiding them pages deep. To get visibility, you essentially have to pay the 30% commission.
How is Askie different from Booksy?
Askie isn't a marketplace. Askie is pure business software designed to turn your own website and social media into powerful booking channels, without stealing your margins or exposing clients to rivals.
Does Booksy charge per staff member?
Yes. In the US, Booksy charges a steep $20.00 per month for every additional staff member you add to the calendar. Your fixed overhead scales quickly as you grow.
Ready to leave Booksy?
Apply before spots fill.
Just a demo and an honest conversation. Coffee is on us.
Pick a planNo credit card. No commitment. No commission. Ever.