vs Booksy
Booksy takes a cut.
We don't.
Booksy charges $29.99/mo plus $20/mo per extra staff member, and adds a one-time 30% fee on every first-time Boost client. Mane is $19/mo flat. Zero commission. Forever.
Side by side.
| Mane (Pro $19/mo) | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base | $19/mo · cancel anytime | $29.99/mo + tax |
| Per additional staff | $0 — Shop ($79/mo) covers up to 6 | +$20/mo each |
| Commission on bookings | 0% — always | 30% of a Boost client's first visit |
| Payment processing | Card fees only — Mane adds 0% | from 2.49% + $0.10 (card reader) |
| Client app required | No — opens in any browser | Yes — Booksy app |
| Client booking fee | $0 | Varies |
| Who owns your client list | Yours — full export whenever you ask. | Locked. Cannot export. |
| SMS reminders | Included | Add-on |
| Texts clients who stopped booking | Included | Not available |
| Sends you new clients | No — bring your own clients | Yes — at 30% commission |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
The receipt
10 new Boost clients/mo. Avg first visit $80.
Booksy Boost: 30% × $800 = $240/mo.
Plus $29.99 base = $270/mo.
Mane Pro: $19/mo. Full stop.
Common questions.
- Is Boost required on Booksy?No. But without it, Booksy doesn't send you new clients. With Boost, every first booking costs you 30%.
- Can I export my client list?Not from Booksy. With Mane, your data is yours — ask and we send the full export, in a format you can actually use.
- Do my clients need an app?No. Your Mane page opens in any browser. Nothing to download, nothing to sign up for.
- What if Mane raises prices?Existing customers get notice and the option to lock in current rates. No surprises.