A Free Booksy Alternative for Barbers and Salons
Booksy charges a monthly subscription plus a fee for each extra staff member, and its Boost marketplace takes a commission on new clients it sends you. Bookin' Cloud has a free plan with every feature, unlimited staff, and no commission on any booking.
Bookin' Cloud
- Free: $0, 30 appointments/month
- Growth: $29/month, 300 appointments/month
- Business: $79/month, 900 appointments/month
- Every feature on every plan, including Free
- Unlimited staff and locations at no extra cost
- SMS and email confirmations and reminders
- Add-ons and size-based pricing (e.g. SUV vs. sedan)
- Mobile / at-home bookings with the customer's address
- Custom booking questions
- No commission on any booking
Booksy
- $29.99/month plus tax, all features included
- $20/month for each additional staff member
- 14-day free trial
- Boost (optional): 30% of a new client's first visit, up to $100
- Appointment confirmations and reminders are free; 2,000 marketing texts/month are included.
- Card payments from 2.49% + $0.10 per transaction.
From Booksy's published pricing, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm on their site.
When Booksy is the better choice
Booksy is the better choice if you want its consumer app and marketplace to bring you new clients, or you want to take card payments through the same app.
Bookin' Cloud is honest about what it doesn't do yet:
- No online payments, deposits, or no-show fees yet
- No marketplace that sends you new customers
- No point-of-sale or invoicing
When Bookin' Cloud is the better choice
If what you need is for customers to book themselves online, get reminders, and show up, without paying per staff member, per location, or a commission on new clients, Bookin' Cloud covers that on the Free plan. Paid plans only raise how many appointments you can take each month.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bookin' Cloud really free compared to Booksy?
Yes. The Free plan includes every feature for up to 30 appointments a month. Paid plans only raise the monthly appointment limit.
Can I move from Booksy to Bookin' Cloud?
Yes. Add your services, staff, and hours (or use the one-click starter services), then share your new booking link. Most businesses are set up in a few minutes.
When should I stay with Booksy?
Booksy is the better choice if you want its consumer app and marketplace to bring you new clients, or you want to take card payments through the same app.
Try Bookin' Cloud free
Set up your booking page in a few minutes. No credit card.
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