Comparison
BookFade vs Booksy
Flat pricing vs marketplace commissions
Booksy is one of the biggest names in barber booking, and its marketplace can send you new clients. The trade-off is how you pay for it: per-team-member fees and a 30% Boost commission on a new client's first visit. BookFade takes the opposite approach: a flat subscription, your own booking page, and every dollar from every client stays yours.
| Feature | BookFade | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | $29.99/mo solo (or $99.99/yr), $59.99/mo for a shop (or $199.99/yr) | $29.99/mo for one user |
| Team members | Included in the Shop plan | +$20/mo per team member |
| New-client commission | None, ever | Boost takes 30% of a new client's first visit |
| Your own booking page | Yes, yours and brandable | Profile inside the Booksy marketplace |
| Reminders (SMS + email) | Included | Included |
| Client notes and history | Included | Included |
Booksy starts at $29.99/mo for one user, adds $20/mo per additional team member, and its optional Boost marketplace takes 30% of a new client's first visit. Card processing starts at 2.49% + 10 cents. Competitor pricing checked July 2026 from public pricing pages; always confirm current rates with the vendor.
Which should you pick?
If you want a marketplace to hand you walk-ins and you accept the 30% first-visit cut, Booksy is built for that. If you already have clients from Instagram, referrals, and your chair, and you want to keep 100% of every booking at a flat price, BookFade is the better fit.
FAQ
Common questions
Is BookFade cheaper than Booksy?
For a solo barber, BookFade is $29.99/mo (or $99.99/yr, which works out to $8.33/mo). Booksy is $29.99/mo, then $20/mo for each extra team member, and 30% of a new client's first visit if you use Boost. With a team or with Boost active, BookFade typically costs less.
Does BookFade take a cut of my bookings?
No. BookFade is a flat subscription. There is no per-booking fee and no new-client commission.
Can I move my clients from Booksy to BookFade?
Yes. Set up your services and hours, share your BookFade booking link with your clients, and they book you directly from then on.
Keep every dollar from every chair
Flat pricing, your own booking page, reminders that kill no-shows. Free trial, no card required.
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