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Booksy pricing and fees vs Calendefy

Prices checked November 2026 · Sources

Pick Booksy if

you want new clients from the Booksy marketplace, a client app, built-in SMS marketing and a card reader.

Pick Calendefy if

your clients already know you, you don't need a marketplace, and you'd rather pay $0 or $5 a month than $29.99 plus $20 per extra staff member.

Plans and features

PlansCalendefyFree, Pro, Annual (Pro and Annual have the same features)BooksyOne plan with all features
Monthly priceCalendefy$0; Pro $5 per month; Annual $49 per yearBooksy$29.99/mo + tax for the first user; $20/mo for each additional staff member
Free plan or trialCalendefyFree plan, no credit cardBooksy14-day free trial; no free plan listed
Booking fees or commissionCalendefyNo booking commission from Calendefy; Stripe processing fees applyBooksyNone unless you turn on Boost: a one-time 30% of a Boost client's first visit, up to $100
Card processingCalendefyStripe's rates on your own Stripe account (Pro or Annual)Booksy2.69% + $0.30 mobile and keyed-in; 2.49% + $0.10 Booksy Card Reader; 2.49% + $0.20 Tap to Pay; 1.5% for 30-minute payouts
Deposits and no-show protectionCalendefyPer-service deposit, cancellation window, late-cancel fee and separate no-show fee. Deposits need Pro or Annual and your own Stripe account; fees are sent to the client as a payable invoice link, not charged to a saved cardBooksyNo-show protection included (deposits at booking, card-on-file cancellation fees); processing fees apply
Client self-rescheduleCalendefyYes, from the client's own booking link, inside the windows you setBooksySee Booksy's site
Staff calendarsCalendefyOwner, provider and front desk roles, each provider with their own hours; multiple service calendars on Pro and AnnualBooksy$20/mo per additional staff member
InvoicesCalendefyInvoices and proposals sent as private links; clients pay by card once Stripe is connectedBooksyNot listed on the pricing page
Marketplace listingCalendefyNo marketplace; optional opt-in discovery profileBooksyFree marketplace listing and client app; optional Boost for more visibility
AppCalendefyiPhone app on the App Store; web app on any deviceBooksyWeb, iOS and Android; free client app

Where Booksy is stronger

  • A free marketplace listing and a free client app, with Boost for more visibility.
  • 2,000 free SMS marketing messages a month, plus email marketing.
  • No-show protection with deposits and card-on-file cancellation fees.
  • The Booksy Card Reader and Tap to Pay.
  • Forms and waivers, waitlists, memberships, packages and Reserve with Google.

Where Calendefy fits

  • A free plan, then $5 a month or $49 a year, without a per-staff fee.
  • No booking commission from Calendefy. Booksy charges only with Boost on, but it's 30% of a new client's first visit (up to $100).
  • Separate late-cancel and no-show fees on each service, and self-reschedule links.
  • Invoices and proposals sent as private links.

What Calendefy doesn't do

  • Calendefy doesn't charge a saved card automatically (fees go out as an invoice link), has no POS hardware, no client CSV import, no memberships or gift cards, and no marketplace beyond an opt-in profile. Reminders are sent by email once email delivery is set up; Calendefy doesn't send text messages.

Switching from Booksy

  1. Save your client list and upcoming appointments from Booksy before you change anything.
  2. Create a free Calendefy account and add your services with prices, lengths, deposits and fee rules.
  3. Add your staff and their hours.
  4. Add clients by hand. There's no CSV import yet, so start with clients who have upcoming bookings.
  5. Re-create upcoming appointments on the Calendefy calendar.
  6. To take deposits or card payments, upgrade to Pro or Annual and connect your Stripe account. Set up email reminders.
  7. Share your new booking link. Keep Booksy until your existing bookings are done, then cancel under their terms.

Questions

How much does Booksy cost?

On November 1, 2026, Booksy's US pricing page listed $29.99 a month plus tax for the first user and $20 a month for each additional staff member, with a 14-day trial and no long-term commitment.

Does Booksy take a commission?

Only with Boost turned on. Booksy charges a one-time 30% of a Boost client's first visit, up to $100, and says it charges no commission when Boost is off.

Does Calendefy have a marketplace like Booksy?

No. Calendefy offers an opt-in discovery profile, not a marketplace or lead source. It suits businesses that bring their own clients.

Can I move my Booksy clients into Calendefy?

Not by file import yet. Add clients by hand, starting with those who have upcoming bookings.

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