Booksy vs Hairware and Beautyware
Booksy
biz.booksy.comHairware and Beautyware
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| Figure | Booksy | Hairware and Beautyware |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29.99/mo | A$129.57/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Salon Commission Management Software | 8.5 (#9) | 8.0 (#26) |
| Founded | 2014 | 1986 |
| Integrations | The maker lists booking integrations with Google, Instagram, and Facebook. | The maker lists Xero integration for financial records and timesheets, and Mailchimp integration on its pricing page. |
| Payments | Booksy supports Tap to Pay, its card reader, and card-on-file payments, with next-business-day payouts listed as free. | HB Pay integrates payment transactions directly with Hairware Beautyware, and the maker says it has no lock-in contracts. |
| Security | Booksy states that it uses bank-grade encryption and is PCI-compliant. | The maker describes individual operator passwords and PINs, configurable access controls, and cloud backups performed multiple times daily. |
| Support | The app listing says Booksy offers 24/7 support, live chat in under 30 seconds, phone and email support during business hours, and personal onboarding. | The maker offers Australian phone support, more than 200 support videos, setup guides, and remote troubleshooting or training using TeamViewer. |
Plans
Hairware and Beautyware
- Single SoftwareA$129.57 a month
- Mini SoftwareA$185.90 a month
- Elite SoftwareA$237.90 a month
In their own words
Booksy
Booksy is a booking and business management app for beauty and barber professionals, including independent practitioners and salon or barbershop owners. Clients can book through a business profile, Instagram, Google, or the Booksy consumer app at any time. Businesses can set cancellation policies, send free SMS reminders, take deposits or cancellation fees, and use an automated waitlist. Payment options include Tap to Pay, a card reader, and card-on-file payments; next-business-day payouts are listed as free. Subscription tools include text and email marketing, rebooking reminders, loyalty stamp cards, packages, gift cards, and automatic review requests. Team features cover staff schedules, shifts and time off, commission and tip tracking, inventory, and access permissions. Booksy lists Android, iOS, and web access, and booking integrations with Google, Instagram, and Facebook. The Booksy plan is $29.99 a month plus tax; each additional user costs 20 USD per month. Payment processing and hardware are excluded. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial is available.
Hairware and Beautyware
Hairware and Beautyware has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.