Hair salon booking software no commission 2026: alternatives to Booksy

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 subscription from $468/year saves 10-25x that.

What Voxtya offers for salons

Zero commission — ever. Flat $39/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).
Email reminders the day before — fewer no-shows.
Google reviews automation — post-appointment email asks for a review, wheel of fortune for gamification.

Comparison for hair salons

Tool	Base price	New-client commission	Bookings/mo included
Voxtya	$39/mo	0%	Unlimited
Booksy	$29.90/mo	20%	Unlimited
StyleSeat	Free base	50%	Unlimited
Fresha	Free base	20% marketplace	Unlimited
Vagaro	$25-85/mo	0% direct bookings	Unlimited
Squire	$60/mo	0%	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.

Try Voxtya free

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 free 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?

Not yet. Bookings are confirmed without prepayment; a configurable cancellation policy and day-before email reminders help limit no-shows. No Voxtya commission on bookings, ever.