Booksy vs Treatwell: What’s the difference?
New clients shouldn’t come at a cost
With Booksy, attracting new clients shouldn't be a hidden cost baked into every booking. We believe new clients should be a reward, not a fee.
Booksy gives you the power to grow your business without demanding a cut of your earnings. You only pay commission if you choose to activate our optional Boost feature
Independent Business Owner
Compare the price between Booksy and Treatwell for a similar set of features and inclusions.
+ VAT monthly
No new client fees (unless using optional Boost Feature)
All features included
+ VAT monthly
+ 35% commission on bookings made by new clients
Is it time to switch from Treatwell to Booksy?
Comparison based on data in October 2025
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Boost
Profile Promotion
Automatic Text Message Reminders
New Client Fee
Payment Processing
Mandatory Contract
Free Custom Forms
Built-in Social Media Post Creator
The all-inclusive solution for the modern salon owner.
Unlock more features to promote and grow your business
From the start, you get powerful tools like Custom Forms/Waivers, a Built-in Social Media Post Creator, and all 50+ business reports, all included in your monthly subscription.
Better booking site and marketplace visibility
Build trust with clients through a professional booking site that showcases your portfolio and verified reviews. List your business for free on our trusted marketplace to drive new customer acquisition.
Straightforward, all-inclusive pricing
Booksy offers consistent, straightforward, all-inclusive pricing. All of our features are available to every provider with our base subscription fee.
Free data transfer and 1:1 onboarding support
- Services
- Client database
- Future appointments
- Reviews
- Photos
“Absolutely love how smooth and well Booksy helps me run my schedule! Client booking is made so simple! My clients love being able to easily book their hair appointments”
Amanda Mahan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trustpilot review
Every feature included
+£5 per additional user
Free Marketplace bookings
No commitment, cancel anytime
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** All services are subject to VAT, which will be added to the final price.
Frequently asked questions
The biggest difference is the new client fee. Treatwell charges a mandatory 35% commission on bookings made by new clients. With Booksy, attracting new clients should be a reward, not a fee. You only pay a one time commission if you choose to activate our optional Boost marketing feature.
No, Booksy does not charge mandatory new client fees. You only pay a one time commission if you enable our optional Boost feature to promote your profile and get new clients through the marketplace. Clients that book you directly through your link, Google, or social media are always free.
No commitment, cancel anytime. Booksy gives you the flexibility to grow on your own terms. Treatwell requires a 1 month notice for cancellation.
Yes, Booksy is cheaper and offers better value. Booksy's plan is £40 monthly with all features included. Treatwell charges a mandatory 35% commission on new client bookings, which can quickly add up and is entirely avoided with Booksy.
Booksy offers significantly lower payment fees: 0.99% + 20p + VAT per transaction for in person card payments (Tap to Pay). Treatwell's online payment rate is 2.5% + VAT per transaction.
Treatwell is a registered trademark of Treatwell.
Comparison based on data as of 8/10/2025.
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