Booksy alternative for barbershops and salons
Compare Booksy and DaySync for an independent barber or small salon team. Consider team subscriptions, client discovery and payment tools separately. Booksy Boost is optional, and its fee applies only to new clients it brings, not to every booking.
Which one fits your business?
Switch to DaySync if
per-staff fees are adding up: with three staff, Booksy is $69.99/month plus tax, before any Boost fees. DaySync Pro is $12/month for up to 5 people and Business is $25/month with no limit. DaySync has no client marketplace or marketplace booking fee; review Booksy's optional Boost terms separately from its subscription.
Stay on Booksy if
the Booksy marketplace fills your chairs. Its barber audience is real, Boost only charges when it brings you a new client, and built-in payments and text reminders work today.
What a month costs, by team size.
| Team | DaySync | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $0, Free | $29.99/mo |
| 3 people | $12/month, Pro | $69.99/mo |
| 5 people | $12/month, Pro | $109.99/mo |
| How it’s priced | Per business, not per person: Free for up to 2 people, Pro $12/month for up to 5, Business $25/month with no limit | $29.99/mo + tax, + $20/mo per additional staff; optional Boost (one-time 30% of a new client's first visit, up to $100) |
US prices in US dollars; other countries may differ. Software subscriptions only; people limits on DaySync include the owner. Prices checked Oct 8, 2026 on Booksy’s pricing page, opens in a new tab. Payment processing fees are separate on every platform; DaySync takes no cut of client payments.
DaySync and Booksy compared
| DaySync | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking | Yes, from your own link; clients need no app or account | Yes — via the Booksy app and marketplace |
| Sales and commission | Sales records and reports on every plan; payroll and commission calculations on Business | Yes, with built-in payments and card readers |
| Marketplace | No marketplace: clients book through a link you share | Yes — a strong barber audience |
DaySync is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Booksy. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners.
Features to check before switching
- A marketplace. DaySync has none. If Booksy sends you brand-new clients, that channel doesn’t come with you; your bookings come from your own link, bio and QR code, with no marketplace fee.
- SMS reminders. DaySync sends confirmations and reminders by email and WhatsApp, for online bookings and appointments you add in the app, and sends no SMS. If your clients only answer SMS texts, that’s a real difference.
- Built-in card payments. DaySync records how each visit was paid and adds up the day, but in-person card payments stay on your own terminal. Online booking deposits are coming soon.
Moving from Booksy. Check the export options in Booksy. Save the client details and upcoming appointments you need, and see which notes, photos and histories come with them. Full checklist: Switching to DaySync →
Before you switch.
- How much does Booksy cost per month?
- As of October 2026: $29.99/month plus tax for the first staff member, plus $20/month for each additional one. A 3-person shop pays $69.99/month before Boost marketplace fees and card processing.
- Can a walk-in barbershop run on DaySync?
- Yes. You can add walk-ins and see available time in your calendar. Check existing appointments and service durations before adding a walk-in to an available slot.
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Try DaySync alongside Booksy.
Start on Free and move your clients when you’re ready.
Free for up to 2 people, including the owner. No credit card required for the Free plan.