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Quick answer: Calendly is built for scheduling meetings: its free plan allows only one type of appointment. A salon needs several services of different lengths, several staff members and reminders. Square Appointments (free for a solo professional), Fresha, Booksy and Voxtya (€29 a month, no commission) are built for that.
Many independents start with Calendly because it is simple and free. For a hairdresser or beautician, the limits come quickly: a cut does not last as long as a colour, two stylists do not offer the same services, and clients want a reminder the day before. Here are the alternatives built for salons, with prices published as of 17 October 2026.
Calendly and its alternatives for a salon: the table
| Tool | Public price | Free plan | Trial | Services and staff | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calendly | Standard $10 per seat/month, Teams $16 (yearly) | 1 event type, 1 calendar | Not stated | Event types; teams on paid plans | None |
| Square Appointments | Paid Plus and Premium plans (price not checked) | Yes, for a solo professional | Yes (Plus, Premium) | Unlimited staff calendars; multi-staff bookings on Plus | Payment processing fees |
| Fresha | €14.95/month (independent), €9.95 per member (team) | No | 7 days | Services, team, payments | One-time fee on new marketplace clients |
| Booksy | $29.99/month + $20 per staff member (US pricing) | No | 14 days | Services, team, client app | Optional Boost: 30% of 1st visit (max $100) |
| Voxtya | Bookings €29/month (€23 yearly) | No | 30 days free (card required) | Duration + buffer per service, staff, “no preference” | €0 |
Updated 17 October 2026. Public prices checked on 17 October 2026 on each vendor’s official website (they can change: check before you sign). “Our comparison”: figure taken from our Voxtya vs that tool page, updated 14 October 2026. “Not listed”: the vendor does not publish a price and works through a demo or a quote.
Why Calendly is not enough for a salon
Calendly does exactly what it was built for: finding a slot for a call or a meeting. A salon has different needs:
- Many services, from 15 minutes to several hours. Calendly’s free plan allows only one event type.
- Several staff members, each with their own services and hours.
- Buffer time between clients (processing time, cleaning).
- A client file to see history and habits.
The Calendly alternatives for salons, one by one
Square Appointments: free for a solo pro
Square Appointments has a free plan for a solo professional (online booking, reminders, calendars), and Plus and Premium plans for teams (cancellation policy, multi-staff bookings, waitlist). Best for: an independent who already takes payments with Square.
Fresha: calendar and checkout
Fresha costs €14.95 a month for an independent, €9.95 per team member, with a 7-day trial and built-in payments. Best for: a salon that wants deposits or online payment.
Booksy: visibility through the app
Booksy lists $29.99 a month in the US, $20 per extra staff member and a 14-day trial; its optional Boost takes 30% of a new client’s first visit. Best for: a barber or salon that wants to be found in an app.
Voxtya: flat price, website and reviews in the same offer
Voxtya Bookings handles services (duration, price, buffer time), staff and the “no preference” option, with email confirmation and a reminder the day before. €29 a month, no commission; €49 with the website. Best for: a salon or beauty institute that wants a simple flat-price calendar and a website in its own name.
Which tool for which business?
- You work alone and want free: Square Appointments, or Calendly if you only have one service.
- You want to take payments online: Fresha or Square.
- You want to be found in an app: Booksy.
- You want a flat price, no commission, with a website and Google reviews: Voxtya.
Voxtya, in plain terms
Voxtya does not take online payments or deposits: clients pay at the salon. Reminders are sent by email. There is no consumer app where clients browse salons: bookings come from your website, your Google listing or your direct link. €29 a month, 30-day trial, no commitment.
Moving from Calendly to a salon calendar
- List your services with their real duration and buffer time.
- Add your staff and what each one does.
- Set your appointment hours, day by day.
- Replace the Calendly link on Instagram, Google and your website.
- Keep Calendly active until the last appointment already booked.
Further reading
- Hair salon booking software, no commission
- Booking software for beauty salons
- Online booking for hair salons
- Planity alternatives
- Guide: commission-free online booking
- Guide: a hair salon website
- Voxtya for salons
- Try bookings free for 30 days
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