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Booksy vs Peloton

Booksy logo

Booksy

Scheduling & Booking

Book local beauty services

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peloton logo

Peloton

Sports & Recreation

At-home fitness with live and on-demand classes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peloton has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Peloton monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features
  • They diverge on capability: Booksy covers Online booking, Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Booksy and Peloton actually diverge.

Attributes where Booksy and Peloton differ
AttributeBooksyPeloton
Starting price$29.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
CategoryScheduling & BookingSports & Recreation
Founded20142012

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Peloton

  • Live and on-demand classes
  • Real-time performance metrics
  • Community leaderboard
  • Music-driven workouts
  • Celebrity instructor content
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Fitbit

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 Peloton
  • Taking payments and deposits against bookingsnot Peloton

Peloton

  • Workout trackingnot Booksy
  • Nutrition managementnot Booksy
  • Health monitoringnot Booksy
  • Fitness coachingnot Booksy
  • Wellness improvementnot 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

Peloton

  • Monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features
  • Hardware equipment expensive and requires dedicated space in home
  • All-Access membership only works optimally with Peloton hardware, limiting flexibility
  • Price increases made in October 2025 have reduced affordability

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

Peloton

Free
  • App One$15.99/month
    • Explore class library
    • Limited access to instructors
  • App+$28.99/month
    • Full class library
    • Live classes
    • Performance tracking
  • All-Access$49.99/month
    • Full class library
    • Live classes
    • On-screen metrics

Which should you pick?

Choose Booksy if

  • You need online booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want calendar management.
Booksy review

Choose Peloton if

  • You need live and on-demand classes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want real-time performance metrics.
Peloton review

Questions people ask

Is Booksy or Peloton better?
Neither clearly leads. Booksy starts at $29.99/month and Peloton at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Booksy or Peloton?
Peloton has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.99/month for Booksy and Free for Peloton.
Does Booksy or Peloton run on more platforms?
Booksy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Peloton runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Peloton for free?
Yes. Peloton has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Booksy starts at $29.99/month.
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 Peloton is typically brought in for.
What can Booksy do that Peloton cannot?
Booksy covers Online booking, Calendar management, Client database, Automated reminders. Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes, Real-time performance metrics, Community leaderboard, Music-driven workouts. Both handle Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Peloton: How much is Peloton membership in 2026?

Peloton offers three membership tiers: All-Access at $49.99 per month, App+ at $28.99 per month, and App One at $15.99 per month (prices as of October 2025).

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Peloton: What is included in All-Access vs App+ membership?

All-Access integrates with Peloton hardware with on-screen performance metrics and leaderboard features. App+ provides access to full class library, live classes, tracking, and community features for use with your own equipment.

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Peloton: Is there a free trial for Peloton?

Yes, Peloton offers a 30-day free trial for new members. You can cancel anytime during the trial without being charged, but payment method is required at signup.

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Peloton: What is Peloton IQ?

Peloton IQ is an AI system deployed across all connected fitness equipment providing real-time workout feedback and form correction during classes.

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