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Pronto vs Booksy — no per-staff fees, self-hosted

Booksy charges $29.99/month plus $10 for every additional staff member. A 3-chair barbershop pays ~$50/month before payment processing. Pronto’s Starter covers 3 staff for $19/month flat — no per-seat fees, ever.

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TL;DR — which one should you choose?

Choose Pronto if…

✓ You want a free plan with no monthly fee
✓ You don’t want per-staff pricing as your team grows
✓ You want WhatsApp and Telegram notifications included
✓ You want your data on your own server
✓ You don’t need a US consumer marketplace

Choose Booksy if…

→ You want access to Booksy’s 35M+ consumer marketplace
→ You’re a new barbershop in a major US city needing client discovery
→ You want built-in payment processing and no-show deposit features

Feature by feature comparison

Feature Pronto Booksy
Base monthly fee$0 free plan$29.99/month (no free plan)
Per-staff pricingNone — fixed price+$10/month per additional staff
3-person team monthly cost$19/month~$50/month
Commission on bookings0% always0% standard; 30% first visit w/Boost
Max Boost commission/clientNone$100 per new client
Self-hosted option✓ Docker, MIT✗ Cloud only
Open source✓ MIT license✗ Proprietary
WhatsApp notifications✓ Native, included✗ Not available
Telegram notifications✓ Native, included✗ Not available
SMS reminders✓ Via Viber✓ 2,000 free/month
Email reminders✓ Included✓ Included
Offline POS✓ PWA offline✗ Requires internet
Client books without account✓ Name + phone⚠️ Booksy account encouraged
Consumer marketplace✗✓ 35M+ consumers
Built-in payment processing✗✓ 2.49% + $0.15/transaction
No-show deposits✓✓ Boost+ plan
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Prices based on publicly available information as of May 2026. Verify current rates at biz.booksy.com/pricing.

What business owners say about Booksy

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Per-staff pricing adds up fast

Booksy charges $10/month for each additional staff member. A barbershop with 4 chairs pays $29.99 + $30 = ~$60/month on subscription alone, before payment processing fees. A 10-person salon hits $119.99/month for unlimited staff. With Pronto, the Pro plan covers up to 15 staff for $39/month flat.

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Boost commission surprises growing businesses

Booksy Boost is optional — but if you enable it for more marketplace visibility, you pay 30% of each new client’s first visit, up to $100 per client. At 20 new clients a month through Boost, that’s up to $2,000 in commissions on top of your subscription. Pronto charges zero commission, always.

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Your clients see your competitors every time they rebook

Every time a client opens the Booksy app to rebook with you, they see other businesses listed nearby. The marketplace that brought them to you is also showing them alternatives. With Pronto, clients book through your own page — they only ever see you.

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No WhatsApp or Telegram reminders

Booksy sends SMS and email reminders — but WhatsApp and Telegram are not available natively. For businesses outside the US where WhatsApp is the primary communication channel, this is a meaningful gap. Pronto includes WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and Email at no extra cost.

Where Booksy has a real advantage

An honest look at where Booksy genuinely beats Pronto.

The marketplace is Booksy’s strongest asset

Booksy has 35M+ registered consumers and is the largest beauty-focused consumer marketplace in the US. For a new barbershop in Chicago or New York, being listed on Booksy can genuinely fill your calendar faster than other channels. Pronto does not have a marketplace — clients find you through your own channels.

Built-in payments and no-show protection

Booksy includes integrated card payments and deposit/no-show features. Pronto’s POS accepts cash, card and bank transfer — but Pronto does not process card payments directly. You will need a separate terminal.

What you actually pay per month

Pronto
Starting at $0/month
  • ✓ Free: $0/month — 1 staff, 100 clients
  • ✓ Starter: $19/month — 3 staff, unlimited clients
  • ✓ Pro: $39/month — 15 staff, unlimited
  • ✓ Agency: $79/month — multiple locations
  • ✓ 0% commission, always
  • ✓ Self-hosted: free forever
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Booksy
From $29.99/month
  • → Biz: $29.99/month for 1 user
  • → Each additional staff: +$10/month
  • → Boost add-on: +$49.99/month
  • → 10+ staff: $119.99/month unlimited
  • → Boost commission: 30% first visit, max $100/client
  • → Payment processing: 2.49% + $0.15/transaction
  • → No free plan — 14-day trial only

Verify current rates at biz.booksy.com/pricing

Real-world example

A 3-person barbershop on Booksy pays: $29.99 + $20 in staff fees = ~$50/month, plus 2.49% on every card transaction. The equivalent Pronto Starter plan costs $19/month flat — no per-staff fees, no transaction fees, zero commission.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pronto a free alternative to Booksy?
Yes. Pronto has a free plan with no monthly fee and no commission. Booksy does not offer a free plan — Booksy Biz starts at $29.99/month plus $10/month for each additional staff member. Booksy offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Does Booksy charge commission?
Booksy does not charge commission on standard bookings. If you enable Booksy Boost — their optional marketplace visibility add-on — you pay 30% of each new client’s first visit, with a minimum of $10 and a maximum of $100 per client. Without Boost, there is no commission. Pronto charges zero commission in any case.
How much does Booksy cost for a team?
Booksy Biz starts at $29.99/month for one user. Each additional staff member costs $10/month. A 3-person team pays approximately $50/month; a 10-person team pays $119.99/month for unlimited staff. Pronto’s Starter plan covers 3 staff for $19/month; Pro covers 15 staff for $39/month — no per-seat pricing.
Does Pronto have WhatsApp notifications like Booksy?
Booksy does not offer native WhatsApp or Telegram notifications — it includes SMS (2,000 free/month) and email reminders. Pronto includes native WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and Email notifications at no extra cost: booking confirmation, 24h reminder, 1h reminder, post-visit message and client reactivation.
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Booksy?
Yes. Pronto is the only open-source, self-hosted alternative to Booksy. Install it with one command on your own server: docker compose up -d. Your client data stays on your server — not in Booksy’s cloud. Pronto is licensed under MIT.
Can clients book without creating a Booksy account?
With Pronto, clients book with just a name and phone number — no account required. With Booksy, clients are encouraged to create a Booksy account to use the full platform and receive reminders. This keeps the client relationship within Booksy’s ecosystem rather than your own business.
Where does Booksy have an advantage over Pronto?
Booksy has 35M+ registered consumers — the largest beauty-focused consumer marketplace in the US. For new barbershops and salons in major cities, this marketplace can genuinely fill your calendar. Booksy also includes built-in card payment processing and no-show deposit features. Pronto does not have a marketplace or built-in card processing.
Can I switch from Booksy to Pronto?
Yes. Export your client list from Booksy and import it into Pronto’s CRM. You can run both in parallel during the transition. The Pronto SaaS at trypronto.app takes minutes to set up, or self-host on your own server with one command.

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