TimeToBook vs Booksy
Booksy is a US-based booking marketplace for salons and barbers. Here's how it stacks up against TimeToBook on price, features, and support.
The short version
Booksy is a marketplace-first platform popular with barbers in the US and UK. It charges US$29.99/month base plus US$20/month per additional staff, and takes a 30% commission on new clients acquired through its Boost feature. TimeToBook is simpler, cheaper, and doesn't take a cut of your bookings.
Pricing comparison
Monthly cost by team size.
| Team size | TimeToBook | Booksy | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 staff | Free | US$30/mo | ~£30/mo |
| 2 staff | £7/mo | US$50/mo | ~£43/mo |
| 3 staff | £14/mo | US$70/mo | ~£56/mo |
| 5 staff | £28/mo | US$110/mo | ~£82/mo |
| 10 staff | £63/mo | US$210/mo | ~£147/mo |
Booksy pricing in USD. TimeToBook pricing in GBP. Does not include Boost commission fees (30% on new client bookings).
Where they differ
No commission fees
Booksy's “Boost” feature charges a 30% commission on the first appointment for new clients acquired through the platform. TimeToBook never takes a percentage of your bookings. You keep 100% of every appointment, every time.
Support you can actually reach
Booksy has a 1.4-star rating on major review sites, with the most common complaint being unreachable customer support. TimeToBook is a small, responsive team. When you need help, you get a real person who can actually solve your problem.
Transparent billing
Booksy users report unexpected charges, billing that continues after cancellation, and fees above their subscription amount. TimeToBook billing is simple: one charge per month based on your staff count. Cancel anytime, no lock-in contracts.
Built for simplicity
Booksy is a marketplace platform with features designed around client discovery and acquisition. If you already have your client base and just need solid booking and reminder tools, TimeToBook gives you exactly what you need without the complexity.
Simple booking software, honestly priced
Free for solo stylists. £7/month per additional staff. No commission, no contracts.