loci vs Booksy
Zero commissions, franchise-grade power. Booksy's marketplace takes 30% of new client revenue. loci gives you everything for $79/month — and you keep every dollar.
The hidden commission
What Booksy actually costs
Booksy's $29.99 sticker price hides a much bigger number. When you factor in the 30% commission on new clients from Boost, the real cost is dramatically higher.
Booksy actual cost
Subscription subtotal
$109.99/mo
Hidden commission cost (Boost)
10 new clients/month via Boost
× $80 average service
× 30% commission
$240/mo
Total effective cost
~$350/mo
Plus payment processing fees (2.49% + $0.15)
loci all-in-one
Everything included
$79
Zero commissions. Zero add-ons. Cancel anytime.
Feature by feature
The detailed comparison
We've broken down every feature that matters to salon owners. Here's the honest truth about how we stack up against Booksy.
| Feature | loci | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (5 staff) | $79/mo (all-in) | $109.99/mo + commissions |
| Payment processing fee | 2.6% flat | 2.49% + $0.15 |
| Marketplace commission | 0% — never | 30% on Boost clients |
| Calendar & scheduling | Full-featured | Yes |
| Client management | Complete CRM | Basic |
| Online booking page | SEO-optimized | Marketplace listing |
| Multi-location support | Native | Limited |
| Staff management | Advanced | Basic |
| Online payments | Yes | Yes |
| SMS messaging | 2-way included | 2,000 free/mo |
| Email marketing | Full suite | Basic |
| Forms & intake | AI-powered included | No |
| Loyalty program | Native | No |
| Gift cards | Full integration | No |
| Booth renter management | Complete suite | No |
| Service versioning | Yes (only loci) | No |
| AI intelligence | Deep insights | No |
| Reporting & analytics | Advanced | Basic |
| QuickBooks sync | Yes | No |
| Payroll integration | Included | No |
| Design quality | ★★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Mobile app | Staff app included | Yes |
| API access | Full | Limited |
| Contract required | No | No |
| Cancel anytime | Yes | Yes |
The honest breakdown
Where each platform shines
Zero commissions — ever
Booksy's Boost charges 30% commission on new clients from their marketplace. loci never takes a cut of your revenue — every dollar you earn is yours.
loci winsMulti-location management
loci has a unified dashboard for all your locations. Booksy was designed for single-shop operators and has limited multi-location support.
loci winsService versioning
Update a price in loci and historical data stays accurate. Change a price in Booksy and historical reports break. Only loci has this.
loci winsAI-powered features
loci includes AI intake forms, client intelligence, and staff recommendations. Booksy doesn't offer AI-powered tools.
loci winsDesign quality
loci was designed by salon owners with a warm, professional aesthetic. Booksy's interface is functional but generic.
loci winsZero booking friction
loci lets clients book directly on your branded page. Booksy funnels clients through their marketplace — training them to browse competitors.
loci wins38M+ user marketplace
Booksy has a massive consumer marketplace with 38 million+ users that can drive discovery and new client acquisition.
Booksy winsAll-in subscription pricing
Booksy bundles scheduling, payments, and marketing tools into one subscription (though commissions add hidden costs). No separate add-on fees for individual features.
Booksy winsBarbershop focus
Booksy has strong penetration in the barbershop market with features tailored for barbers, including walk-in management.
Booksy winsFree SMS credits
Booksy includes 2,000 free SMS messages per month. loci includes SMS but with usage-based pricing beyond the included allocation.
Booksy wins“I needed one dashboard where I could see both locations, manage my team, and not worry about hidden fees eating into my revenue. That's exactly what loci gave me.”
Trinity — Owner, Blonde Voyage Salon (Temecula & San Diego, CA)
Made for Booksy users
Switch in under 20 minutes
Export your data from Booksy and import it directly into loci. Your clients, services, and history come with you.
Export from Booksy
Download your client list and appointment history from Booksy's data export.
Import to loci
Upload your file and we'll automatically map your client data, services, and history.
Verify your data
Review your clients, services, and staff. Make any adjustments you need.
Go live
Activate your new booking page and start accepting appointments in loci.
No contract means you can try risk-free. If loci isn't right for you, cancel anytime. But we think you'll love it.
Questions?
Questions from Booksy switchers
Competitor pricing verified as of February 2026. Prices may change — visit each provider's website for current rates.
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