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Fill Your Calendar
Instant booking via website, Google, and more. Stop losing clients to the 11pm booking window.
Comparison Overview
Booksy: High fees for visibility in a packed marketplace.
The optional 30% Boost fee reduces margin on eligible first appointments.
The fine print, compared
| Feature | Askie | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base fee | $29/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 | ~$29 | $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. |
Pricing verified 2026-07-29 from official Booksy pricing
What Booksy really costs your salon
Let's run the numbers on their pricing model.
At $5,000/mo Revenue
$447/mo
$69.99 sub (3 staff) + $225 boost commission + $152.50 add-ons & fees.
At $10,000/mo Revenue
$715/mo
$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
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The optional 30% Boost fee reduces margin on eligible first appointments.
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A marketplace-first profile can make price, reviews, and platform visibility more central to competition.
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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.
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Meet Clients Anywhere
Let clients book from your website, Google profile, Instagram, and direct links. WhatsApp booking is in beta.
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Remember Every Client
Detailed client profiles, formulas, and history automatically saved and easily accessible.
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Build Your Reputation
Consistent post-appointment prompts for honest Google reviews, with owner-approved response drafts in early access.
Common Questions
Do I have to use Booksy Boost?
Boost is optional. If you opt into Boost, Booksy charges a commission on eligible first appointments from promoted new clients.
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.
The door is open
Ready to leave Booksy? Start with a direct booking path.
Try Askie free for 1 month and move your repeat customers toward a booking flow you control.
No commission. No marketplace. Your customer data stays yours.