We don’t play those tricks — because we’ve suffered from them too. Built by a third-generation hairdresser and barber — award-winning salon and spa manager who still works on the floor.
30-day free trial on every plan
Booksy is built around the diary. Appointica runs the whole salon — website, commissions, expenses, and academy in one system (see all features).
Monthly subscription
Appointica
Solo £17 · Salon £35 (2–3 staff) · Unlimited £49 (4+) — after 30-day trial, on our website
Booksy
Monthly subscription plus a monthly fee for each additional team member
Locations
Appointica
Unlimited included
Booksy
Not compared
Online booking & salon website
Appointica
Your own branded booking page and salon website — 10 templates, included
Booksy
Online booking and a free marketplace listing are included in the subscription
Staff commission tools
Appointica
Included
Booksy
Not compared
Just tell the software
Appointica
Build rota in plain English — 9 shifts added, booking synced in seconds
Booksy
Not compared
Business coaching
Appointica
Included — Business Academy
Booksy
Not compared
Marketplace fee on your bookings
Appointica
None on direct bookings
Booksy
Optional Boost feature: a one-time commission on a new client’s first visit; no commission on clients you bring yourself
| Feature | Appointica | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | Solo £17 · Salon £35 (2–3 staff) · Unlimited £49 (4+) — after 30-day trial, on our website | Monthly subscription plus a monthly fee for each additional team member |
| Locations | Unlimited included | Not compared |
| Online booking & salon website | Your own branded booking page and salon website — 10 templates, included | Online booking and a free marketplace listing are included in the subscription |
| Staff commission tools | Included | Not compared |
| Just tell the software | Build rota in plain English — 9 shifts added, booking synced in seconds | Not compared |
| Business coaching | Included — Business Academy | Not compared |
| Marketplace fee on your bookings | None on direct bookings | Optional Boost feature: a one-time commission on a new client’s first visit; no commission on clients you bring yourself |
Your booking page, services, and brand — live in minutes. Included on every plan.
Start building yoursTry Appointica free for 30 days. Build next week's rota in plain English — 9 shifts added, booking synced. Keep your clients, add the tools that help you earn more (see all features).
Then Solo £17, Salon £35 (2–3), or Unlimited £49 (4+). Stripe + 0.5% on card payments.
Appointica pricing: 30-day free trial, then Solo £17 · Salon £35 (2–3 staff) · Unlimited £49 (4+). Same toolkit on every plan. No marketplace commission on direct bookings. Card payments incur Stripe processing fees plus a 0.5% Appointica platform fee.
What UK salons charge for 21 services, from the websites of 29,266 salons. Updated October 2026.
