Booksy
Online Booking & Scheduling
Booking app for barbers and beauty pros with one plan, a consumer marketplace and integrated card readers.
From $29.99 / month + $20 per extra userFree trialBuilt for beauty
Booking Marketplaces & New Clients Software
How Much Do Booksy, StyleSeat, Fresha and Mindbody Charge for New Clients?
Booksy Boost charges a one-time 30% of a new client's first visit, up to $100. StyleSeat's optional New Client Connection takes 30%, up to $50. Mindbody charges 20% of an app client's first purchase, up to $30. Fresha charges a one-time 50% commission on brand-new marketplace clients. Return visits carry no such fee.
Marketplace apps put your profile in front of people searching for a stylist nearby. That visibility has a price: a one-time cut of the first booking from each new client the app sends. It can be worth it for a new chair, but the fee comes off your first, often discounted, appointment.
Quick Shortlist
- Lowest published plan: Booksy, $29.99 / month + $20 per extra user
- 1 of 5 show no verified price: ask for a written quote.
Compare 5 Products
| Tool | Lowest Published Price | Pricing Model | Free Option | Built For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booksy | From $29.99 / month + $20 per extra user | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
| Fresha | Price not verified | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
| Mindbody | From $79 / month | Subscription | None stated | Beauty |
| StyleSeat | From $35 / month | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
| Vagaro | From $30 / month (one location) | Subscription | Free trial | Beauty |
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Fresha
Online Booking & Scheduling
Booking, payments and team software for beauty and wellness, tied to a large consumer marketplace that charges a one-time fee for each brand-new client it sends.
Price not verifiedFree trialBuilt for beauty
Mindbody
Online Booking & Scheduling
Business software for fitness, wellness and beauty, including spas and salons, with a branded app and an AI front desk.
From $79 / monthNone statedBuilt for beauty
StyleSeat
Online Booking & Scheduling
Booking and marketplace app for independent stylists and beauty pros, with one plan and optional new-client fees.
From $35 / monthFree trialBuilt for beauty
Vagaro
Online Booking & Scheduling
All-in-one booking, payments and marketing software for salons, spas and barbers, with a consumer marketplace and a long list of paid add-ons.
From $30 / month (one location)Free trialBuilt for beauty
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What to Look For
- The exact new-client fee and any cap
- Whether the fee is optional
- What counts as a "new" client
- Fees on your existing clients (should be none)
Risks to Check
- A 20% to 50% cut of a first visit can wipe out its profit
- Clients you bring yourself must not be charged as new
- Your profile and reviews live on someone else's platform
Questions to Ask a Vendor
- How do you decide a client is new to me?
- Can I turn marketplace fees off and still use the software?
- Can I dispute a fee for a client I already had?
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