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Hair salon booking software without commission (2026 alternatives to Booksy)

Booksy takes 20% on new-client bookings. StyleSeat takes similar. On $10,000/month bookings: $2,000 in commission. Here are the true zero-commission alternatives for hair salons in 2026.

The real cost of Booksy and StyleSeat

Popular salon booking apps charge:

  • Booksy — $29.90/month base + 20% commission on new-client bookings
  • StyleSeat — free base + 50% commission on first-time clients (yes, half)
  • Fresha — free base + 20% commission on marketplace bookings + payment processing fees

Real math for a 3-stylist salon doing $10,000/month:

~30% new clients: $3,000/month
Booksy commission on new clients (20%): $600/month lost
StyleSeat commission (50%): $1,500/month lost

Annual cost: $7,200 (Booksy) to $18,000 (StyleSeat). A Voxtya Pro subscription at $708/year saves 10-25x that.

What Voxtya offers for salons

  • Zero commission — ever. Flat $59/month, unlimited bookings.
  • Custom brand-colored booking page at yoursalon.voxtya.com or embedded on your own site.
  • Stylist-specific calendars — each stylist manages their availability, services, prices.
  • Service catalog with durations + prices — cuts, colors, treatments, styling packages.
  • Google Reserve integration — book directly from your Google Business Profile (partnership requested 2026, pending).
  • SMS + email reminders — reduce no-shows by 40-60%.
  • Deposit/prepayment optional — via Stripe Connect (2.9% + 30¢ standard rates).
  • Google reviews automation — post-appointment SMS asks for review, wheel of fortune for gamification.

Comparison for hair salons

ToolBase priceNew-client commissionBookings/mo included
Voxtya Pro$59/mo0%Unlimited
Booksy$29.90/mo20%Unlimited
StyleSeatFree base50%Unlimited
FreshaFree base20% marketplaceUnlimited
Vagaro$25-85/mo0% direct bookingsUnlimited
Squire$60/mo0%Unlimited

Voxtya and Squire are the only 2 truly zero-commission options at that price point. Voxtya adds Google reviews automation, website, and social AI included.

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Zero commission from day 1. Custom booking page in 20 minutes. No card required.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I import my Booksy clients?
Yes — CSV import from Booksy dashboard, one-time migration. Voxtya's team handles the import for free during the 14-day trial.
Do clients need to create an account to book?
No — guest bookings supported (email + phone only). Account creation optional for repeat bookings + booking history.
Can I keep Booksy in parallel for marketplace visibility?
Yes. Voxtya doesn't block other platforms. Many salons keep Booksy lightly for new-client marketplace visibility while running all repeat bookings through Voxtya (0-commission).
Does Voxtya handle deposits/prepayment?
Yes via Stripe Connect integration. You keep 100% minus Stripe's standard payment processing fee (2.9% + 30¢). No Voxtya commission on top.