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GlossGenius pricing vs Calendefy

Prices checked November 2026 · Sources

Pick GlossGenius if

you want a polished booking website, POS with card readers, text and email marketing, and payroll or booth-renter payouts in one app.

Pick Calendefy if

you want a free plan or $5 a month, separate late-cancel and no-show fees, self-reschedule links, and proposals as well as invoices.

Plans and features

PlansCalendefyFree, Pro, Annual (Pro and Annual have the same features)GlossGeniusStandard, Gold, Platinum (plus Practice plans for medspas)
Monthly priceCalendefy$0; Pro $5 per month; Annual $49 per yearGlossGeniusStandard $28, Gold $56, Platinum $168 per month; $24, $48 and $148 per month billed yearly
Free plan or trialCalendefyFree plan, no credit cardGlossGenius14-day free trial; no free plan
Booking fees or commissionCalendefyNo booking commission from Calendefy; Stripe processing fees applyGlossGeniusNone listed on the pricing page
Card processingCalendefyStripe's rates on your own Stripe account (Pro or Annual)GlossGeniusIn person 2.4% + $0.15; online invoicing 2.9% + $0.30; instant payouts 1.8%
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 cardGlossGeniusBuilt-in deposits, cancellation and no-show policies and card-on-file policies on Standard, Gold and Platinum
Client self-rescheduleCalendefyYes, from the client's own booking link, inside the windows you setGlossGeniusSee GlossGenius's site
Staff calendarsCalendefyOwner, provider and front desk roles, each provider with their own hours; multiple service calendars on Pro and AnnualGlossGeniusGold for up to 9 staff; Platinum for teams of 10+
InvoicesCalendefyInvoices and proposals sent as private links; clients pay by card once Stripe is connectedGlossGeniusListed in the feature table; online invoicing 2.9% + $0.30
Marketplace listingCalendefyNo marketplace; optional opt-in discovery profileGlossGeniusNone listed on the pricing page
AppCalendefyiPhone app on the App Store; web app on any deviceGlossGeniusWorks on desktop, phone or tablet

Where GlossGenius is stronger

  • Built-in deposits, cancellation and no-show policies, and card-on-file policies on every salon plan.
  • Point of sale, Tap to Pay, card readers, gift cards, memberships and packages.
  • Email and text marketing, Google Booking and reviews.
  • Separate bank accounts for booth renters and optional payroll.
  • Practice plans for medspas.

Where Calendefy fits

  • A free plan; GlossGenius has a 14-day trial and no free plan.
  • Pro at $5 a month or $49 a year, against $24 to $28 a month for GlossGenius Standard.
  • Clients reschedule or cancel from their own booking link.
  • Proposals that turn into invoices, for quote-first work.
  • No booking commission from Calendefy; Stripe processing fees apply.

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 GlossGenius

  1. Save your client list and upcoming appointments from GlossGenius 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 GlossGenius until your existing bookings are done, then cancel under their terms.

Questions

How much does GlossGenius cost?

On November 1, 2026, GlossGenius listed Standard at $28, Gold at $56 and Platinum at $168 a month, or $24, $48 and $148 a month billed yearly, with a 14-day trial.

Which GlossGenius plans include deposits?

GlossGenius's feature table marks built-in deposits and cancellation and no-show policies on Standard, Gold and Platinum.

Is there a free GlossGenius plan?

No. GlossGenius's FAQ says it doesn't offer a free plan. Calendefy does.

Can I move my GlossGenius clients into Calendefy?

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

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