Software · head to head
Booksy vs DelightChat
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Booksy the Boost marketplace feature charges a one time 30% fee on the first visit cost for each client it brings in; DelightChat startup plan at $29/month has limited features compared to competitors
- They diverge on capability: Booksy covers Online booking, DelightChat covers Unified inbox.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Booksy and DelightChat actually diverge.
| Attribute | Booksy | DelightChat |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29.99/month | $29/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Founded | 2014 | 2020 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Booksy
- Online booking
- Calendar management
- Client database
- Automated reminders
- Marketing tools
- Reviews management
- Mobile apps
- Analytics dashboard
Only in DelightChat
- Unified inbox
- WhatsApp integration
- Instagram DM
- Facebook Messenger
- Order management
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Booksy
- Appointment booking and client management for salons and barbersnot DelightChat
- Taking payments and deposits against bookingsnot DelightChat
DelightChat
- E-commerce supportnot Booksy
- WhatsApp marketingnot Booksy
- Order inquiriesnot Booksy
- Social commercenot Booksy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
DelightChat
- Startup plan at $29/month has limited features compared to competitors
- WhatsApp integration requires the official WhatsApp Business API approval process
- Limited customization options for workflow automation compared to enterprise alternatives
Pricing, plan by plan
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
DelightChat
$29/month- Startup$29/month
- Scale$99/month
- Growth$299/month
Which should you pick?
Choose Booksy if
- You need online booking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want calendar management.
Choose DelightChat if
- You need unified inbox.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want whatsapp integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Booksy or DelightChat better?
- Neither clearly leads. Booksy starts at $29.99/month and DelightChat at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Booksy or DelightChat?
- Booksy starts at $29.99/month and DelightChat at $29/month.
- Does Booksy or DelightChat run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Booksy best used for?
- Booksy is most often used for appointment booking and client management for salons and barbers, taking payments and deposits against bookings. Of those, appointment booking and client management for salons and barbers and taking payments and deposits against bookings are not what DelightChat is typically brought in for.
- What can Booksy do that DelightChat cannot?
- Booksy covers Online booking, Calendar management, Client database, Automated reminders. DelightChat covers Unified inbox, WhatsApp integration, Instagram DM, Facebook Messenger. Both handle Web support, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
DelightChat: What channels does DelightChat support for customer communication?
DelightChat unifies WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, Facebook Messenger, email, and live website chat into a single inbox for managing customer conversations.
SourceDelightChat: Does DelightChat work with Shopify?
Yes, DelightChat has deep Shopify integration allowing you to view and modify order data while responding to customers, with automatic contact creation for new orders.
SourceDelightChat: Does DelightChat include WhatsApp marketing beyond support?
Yes, DelightChat includes a WhatsApp Marketing suite for sending broadcasts, automating abandoned cart recovery, and sending order tracking notifications.
SourceRelated pages
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