Side by side
The numbers that matter
| Feature | Booksy | Pronto |
|---|---|---|
| Marketplace commission | 30% via optional Boost (min $10, max $100) | 0% — always |
| Monthly price | $29.99/mo (Biz, 1 user) | Free forever, or $19–79/mo |
| Per-staff fees | +$10/mo per additional staff | None — flat pricing |
| Self-hosted option | Not available | Yes — MIT license |
| WhatsApp / Telegram reminders | Not available natively | Both included, free |
| Free plan | No — 14-day trial only | Yes — free forever |
Verify current rates at booksy.com/pricing — updated regularly by Booksy.
Real numbers
What you actually pay per month
Pronto
Starting at $0/month
✓ Free plan: $0/month — 1 staff, 100 clients
✓ Starter: $19/month — 5 staff, unlimited clients
✓ Pro: $39/month — 15 staff, unlimited
✓ Agency: $79/month — multi-location
✓ 0% commission, always
✓ Self-hosted: free forever
Booksy
From $29.99/month
→ Biz: $29.99/month for 1 user
→ Each additional staff member: +$10/month
→ Boost add-on: +$49.99/month
→ Boost commission: 30% of new client's first visit (max $100)
→ Payment processing: 2.49% + $0.15/transaction
→ No free plan — 14-day trial only
Verify current rates at booksy.com/pricing
A 3-person barbershop on Booksy pays $29.99 + $20 in staff fees ≈ $50/month, plus payment processing on every transaction. The equivalent Pronto Starter plan costs $19/month flat — no per-staff fees, no transaction fees, no commission.
Common frustrations
What business owners
say about Booksy
Staff fees add up fast
Booksy
Charges $29.99/month for the Biz plan (1 user) plus $10/month for each additional staff member — a 5-person team runs about $70/month before any add-ons.
Pronto
The Pro plan covers up to 15 staff for $39/month flat — no per-staff fees, ever.
Boost commission surprises growing businesses
Booksy
Boost is optional, but turning it on for marketplace visibility costs 30% of each new client's first visit (min $10, max $100). At 20 new clients a month, that's up to $2,000 in commissions.
Pronto
Charges zero commission, always — no Boost, no per-client fee, no surprises.
Your clients see your competitors
Booksy
Every time a client opens the app to rebook with you, the same marketplace that brought them to you also shows them other businesses nearby.
Pronto
Clients book directly through your own page — they only see you, never a competitor.
No WhatsApp or Telegram reminders
Booksy
Sends reminders by SMS and email only — no native WhatsApp or Telegram support.
Pronto
Sends free reminders via WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and Email — all four included.
Being fair
Where Booksy has
a real advantage
The marketplace is Booksy's strongest asset
Booksy has 35+ million registered consumers and is the largest beauty-focused consumer marketplace in the US and several European markets. For a new business that needs organic client discovery, being listed on Booksy can genuinely fill your calendar faster than any other channel. Pronto does not have a marketplace — clients find you through your own channels.
Built-in payments and no-show protection
Booksy includes integrated card payments and no-show deposit features out of the box. Pronto's POS accepts cash, card and bank transfer — but Pronto does not process card payments directly and does not have a built-in deposit system. You will need a separate payment terminal.
Questions
Got questions?
Is Pronto a free alternative to Booksy?
Yes. Pronto has a free plan with no monthly fee and no commission on bookings. Booksy does not offer a free plan — the Biz plan starts at $29.99/month, plus $10/month for each additional staff member.
Does Pronto charge a commission like Booksy's Boost?
No. Pronto charges zero commission on bookings, memberships or products, regardless of plan. Booksy's optional Boost feature charges 30% of a new client's first visit, with a minimum of $10 and a maximum of $100 per client.
Can I send WhatsApp reminders with Pronto, unlike Booksy?
Yes. Pronto sends automated reminders via WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and Email at no extra cost. Booksy's native reminders are limited to SMS and email.
Does Pronto charge extra per staff member like Booksy?
No. Pronto's plans are flat-rate regardless of team size within the plan's limit — the Pro plan covers up to 15 staff for $39/month. Booksy charges $29.99/month for one user plus $10/month for each additional staff member.
Is Booksy's marketplace better for finding new clients?
Yes, honestly — Booksy has over 35 million registered consumers and is one of the largest beauty-focused marketplaces in the US and Europe. Pronto does not offer a marketplace; it is built for businesses that already have or are building their own client base.
Can I self-host instead of using Booksy's cloud?
Yes. Pronto can be installed on your own server under the MIT license, giving you full control over your data. Booksy is cloud-only with no self-hosted option.