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MyTime vs StyleSeat

MyTime logo

MyTime

Beauty

Online booking and appointment scheduling platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
StyleSeat logo

StyleSeat

Beauty

Book beauty appointments instantly

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents; StyleSeat single tier pricing model with no lower-cost options
  • They diverge on capability: MyTime covers Appointment scheduling, StyleSeat covers Professional profiles.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyTime and StyleSeat actually diverge.

Attributes where MyTime and StyleSeat differ
AttributeMyTimeStyleSeat
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20102011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty).

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 MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Custom branding
  • Reporting
  • Mobile-responsive support
  • English language support

Only in StyleSeat

  • Professional profiles
  • Client management
  • Reviews & ratings
  • Mobile app
  • Calendar management
  • Apple Calendar
  • PayPal
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Payment processing
  • Marketing tools
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • PCI DSS
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot StyleSeat
  • Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot StyleSeat
  • Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot StyleSeat
  • Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot StyleSeat
  • Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot StyleSeat
  • Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot StyleSeat

StyleSeat

  • Client acquisitionnot MyTime
  • Online bookingnot MyTime
  • Personal brandingnot MyTime
  • Payment collectionnot MyTime
  • Client retentionnot MyTime

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

MyTime

  • Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • Pricing is not published

StyleSeat

  • Single tier pricing model with no lower-cost options
  • No published information on free trial length

Pricing, plan by plan

MyTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Email reminders
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Custom branding
    • Marketing tools

StyleSeat

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Professional profile
  • Pro$35/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Smart pricing
    • No-show protection

Which should you pick?

Choose MyTime if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want client database.
MyTime review

Choose StyleSeat if

  • You need professional profiles.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client management.
StyleSeat review

Questions people ask

Is MyTime or StyleSeat better?
Neither clearly leads. MyTime starts at Free and StyleSeat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyTime or StyleSeat?
MyTime starts at Free and StyleSeat at Free.
Does MyTime or StyleSeat run on more platforms?
MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. StyleSeat runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use MyTime for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is MyTime best used for?
MyTime is most often used for appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations, point of sale and integrated payments at the counter, staff scheduling and labour forecasting, email, sms and push marketing to clients. Of those, appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations and point of sale and integrated payments at the counter are not what StyleSeat is typically brought in for.
What can MyTime do that StyleSeat cannot?
MyTime covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders, Custom branding. StyleSeat covers Professional profiles, Client management, Reviews & ratings, Mobile app. Both handle Online booking, Payment processing, Marketing tools, Google Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MyTime: How much does MyTime cost?

Specific pricing information is not displayed on the MyTime homepage. Customers must navigate to the Pricing Packages section to view rates for the scheduling and POS system.

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StyleSeat: How much does StyleSeat cost?

StyleSeat costs $35 per month flat with no hidden fees or add-ons included.

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StyleSeat: What is included in the StyleSeat subscription?

The $35 monthly fee includes advanced booking features, marketing automation with automated reminders, a booking page, promotions, secure payment processing, and client management tools.

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StyleSeat: Is there a free trial?

Yes, StyleSeat offers a free trial, though the specific trial duration is not published on the pricing page.

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