Booksy alternative for barbershops and salons
Two salons had the same $612 day.
Same clients, same services, same eleven appointments. The only difference is what happens to the money after the last chair is swept.
prices verified Jul 14, 2026 · US pricing, in USD · Booksy’s pricing page · part of our salon software comparison
the short version
Who should switch — and who shouldn't.
Switch to DaySync if
per-staff fees are stacking — at three staff Booksy is $69.99/month before Boost fees. DaySync is $25 flat at any team size, and nobody takes 30% of a new client.
Stay on Booksy if
the Booksy marketplace fills your chairs. Its barber audience is real, Boost only charges when it delivers a new client, and built-in payments plus SMS work today.
19:00 · both salons
The same day, rendered twice.
The day on Booksy
Booksy charges $29.99/month plus $20/month for each staff member after the first. Boost is free to switch on but takes a one-time 30% of a new client’s first-visit total; card processing (2.49–2.69% + fixed fees) runs on top. Rates verified on Booksy’s pricing page.
The day on DaySync
Pro is $25/month flat — the same on a $200 day and an $840 day. The Free plan is $0 for one person, with up to 5 services on the booking page.
No cherry-picking: on a slow month, a small percentage can cost less than $25 — the pricing table lays out both sides.
side by side
The conventional table, kept honest.
| Booksy | DaySync | |
|---|---|---|
| Price · 1 person | $29.99/mo | $0 — the Free plan |
| Price · 3 team members | $69.99/mo | $25/mo flat |
| Price · 5 team members | $109.99/mo | $25/mo flat — same at any size |
| Pricing model | $29.99/mo + tax, + $20/mo per additional staff; optional Boost (one-time 30% of a new client's first visit) | Free to start · Pro $25/month flat — the price never rides your revenue |
| Online booking | Yes — via the Booksy app and marketplace | Yes — your own link, no client app or account needed |
| Shared team calendar | Yes | Yes — with roles: admin, receptionist, team member |
| Team size | $20/month per staff member after the first | Free: 1 · Pro: unlimited |
| Takings & commission | Yes, with built-in POS | Per-member percentages, counted from booked work |
| Client notifications | Email + SMS reminders included | Email confirmations + reminders, automatic — no SMS |
| Card payments | Built in | Not built in — you keep your existing terminal |
| Marketplace audience | Yes — a strong barber audience | No marketplace — your clients come from your own link, and stay yours |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android — one set of data, always in sync |
Where Booksy is genuinely stronger today, the table says so. Competitor figures verified Jul 14, 2026 against their pricing page; re-checked quarterly.
DaySync is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Booksy. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners.
the product
What you'd actually be looking at.
Schedule — the whole floor in one timeline
Online presence — your booking page, live
the honest part
What you give up by switching.
- A marketplace. DaySync has none — if Booksy sends you brand-new clients, that discovery channel doesn't come with you. Your bookings come from your own link, bio and QR code — there's no marketplace fee, because there's no marketplace.
- SMS reminders. DaySync confirmations and reminders go out by email automatically — there is no SMS. If your clients only answer texts, that's a real difference.
- Built-in card payments. DaySync records payments and counts takings and commission, but doesn't process cards — you keep your existing terminal.
the move
Switching is a week of overlap, not a leap.
- Export your client list from Booksy — that data is yours, and you should own a copy whatever you decide.
- Set up DaySync: services, team, working hours. It takes minutes, not an afternoon — and the Free plan means no card and no clock while you evaluate.
- Put your new booking link in your Instagram bio and Google profile. Old bookings keep their dates on Booksy; new ones arrive on DaySync, and every client card fills itself from the first visit.
- Run both for a week. When the last old appointment is done, close the old account — nothing is lost in between. Moving a big client book? Write to us and we'll help you bring it over.
questions
Before you switch.
- How much does Booksy cost per month?
- As of July 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.
- Does DaySync take a cut like Booksy's Boost?
- No. DaySync has no marketplace — Pro is $25/month flat for the whole team, and bookings come from your own page, bio link and QR code.
- Can a walk-in barbershop run on DaySync?
- Yes. The day timeline shows every gap — tap one and the walk-in is booked into it in seconds, while the regulars keep their exact times.
- What do I give up by leaving Booksy?
- The marketplace and built-in payments. If walk-in discovery through the Booksy app matters to your shop, DaySync doesn't replace it. Booksy's SMS reminders are also included; DaySync reminders are email.
- Can I move my Booksy client list to DaySync?
- Export your client list from Booksy so you own a copy. Adding a client takes seconds, and the card fills itself from the first visit. Moving a big book? Reach us via the contact page and we'll help you bring it over.
Also comparing: Vagaro · Altegio · all ten on the comparison page · full cost table on salon software pricing
19:00
Keep the day. Lose the cut.
free to start, no card · Pro is a flat $25/month, no per-seat pricing · also runs in the browser