Scheduling · head to head
Appointy vs Booksy
The short version
- Only Appointy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Appointy free plan limited to 100 appointments per month; Booksy the Boost marketplace feature charges a one time 30% fee on the first visit cost for each client it brings in
- They diverge on capability: Appointy covers Staff scheduling, Booksy covers Calendar management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Appointy and Booksy actually diverge.
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Scheduling).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Appointy
- Staff scheduling
- Resource management
- Email & SMS reminders
- Payment collection
- Gift cards
- Social booking
- Analytics
- Outlook
Only in Booksy
- Calendar management
- Client database
- Automated reminders
- Marketing tools
- Reviews management
- Mobile apps
- Analytics dashboard
- Apple Calendar
Both cover
- Online booking
- Google Calendar
- Stripe
- SSL encryption
- GDPR compliant
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Appointy
- Salon and spa appointment bookingnot Booksy
- Medical practice schedulingnot Booksy
- Personal training and fitness classesnot Booksy
- Tutoring and educational servicesnot Booksy
- Tour and activity reservationsnot Booksy
Booksy
- Appointment booking and client management for salons and barbersnot Appointy
- Taking payments and deposits against bookingsnot Appointy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Appointy
- Free plan limited to 100 appointments per month
- Fair usage policy caps daily bookings at 2,000 appointments
- Highest tier at $99.99/month includes minimal staff count without additional fees specified
Booksy
- The Boost marketplace feature charges a one time 30% fee on the first visit cost for each client it brings in
- Additional team members are $20 a month each on top of the $29.99 base
- Card processing runs from 2.49% plus $0.10 to 2.69% plus $0.30 depending on how the payment is taken
- Getting paid out within 30 minutes costs a further 1.5%
- Card readers are bought separately at $53.10 or $219.85 plus shipping
Pricing, plan by plan
Appointy
Free- FreeFree
- 1 staff, 5 services
- 100 appointments per month
- Website integration
- Growth$19.99/month
- 1 staff included
- Unlimited services
- Live chat/email support
- Professional$49.99/month
- 5 staff included
- Resource scheduling
- Staff login
- Enterprise$79.99/month
- Multi-location (2 included)
- SMS text customization
- Dedicated relationship manager
Booksy
$29.99/month- Solo$29.99/month
- Unlimited bookings
- Client management
- Mobile app
- Team$49.99/month
- Everything in Solo
- Multiple staff
- Staff scheduling
- Business$79.99/month
- Everything in Team
- Multi-location
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Appointy if
- You need staff scheduling.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want resource management.
Choose Booksy if
- You need calendar management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want client database.
Questions people ask
- Is Appointy or Booksy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Appointy starts at Free and Booksy at $29.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Appointy or Booksy?
- Appointy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Appointy and $29.99/month for Booksy.
- Does Appointy or Booksy run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Appointy for free?
- Yes. Appointy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Booksy starts at $29.99/month.
- What is Appointy best used for?
- Appointy is most often used for salon and spa appointment booking, medical practice scheduling, personal training and fitness classes, tutoring and educational services. Of those, salon and spa appointment booking and medical practice scheduling are not what Booksy is typically brought in for.
- What can Appointy do that Booksy cannot?
- Appointy covers Staff scheduling, Resource management, Email & SMS reminders, Payment collection. Booksy covers Calendar management, Client database, Automated reminders, Marketing tools. Both handle Online booking, Google Calendar, Stripe, SSL encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Appointy: What payment methods does Appointy accept?
Appointy accepts MasterCard, Visa, Visa Debit, American Express and PayPal for subscription payments.
SourceBooksy: How much does Booksy cost?
Booksy pricing information is not available on their public website. Contact Booksy directly for pricing on appointment scheduling and booking management solutions.
SourceAppointy: Can I cancel my Appointy subscription anytime?
Yes, Appointy has no contracts or cancellation fees. You can cancel whenever you want and will be billed for the current month only.
SourceBooksy: Does Booksy offer a free plan?
Free plan details for Booksy are not publicly documented. Reach out to Booksy sales for information on free trial or freemium plan options.
SourceAppointy: Does the Free tier require a credit card?
No, the 14-day paid plan trials require a credit card, but the free tier does not require any credit card information.
SourceAppointy: Can I switch Appointy plans later?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade between paid plans anytime, and Appointy will adjust your billing accordingly.
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