AppBuild vs Booksy
Looking for a Booksy alternative? Booksy is a booking software + consumer marketplace app. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Booksy is best for barbershops and nail salons businesses that want booking software + consumer marketplace app (Unlimited bookings, calendar, marketing tools, client management, 500 free SMS/mo (UK)).
AppBuild is best for barbershops businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
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Booksy vs AppBuild for barbershops
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Booking software + consumer marketplace app |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | US: $29.99/mo + tax, extra users $20/mo each. UK: £40/mo, extra team members £5/mo each (plus VAT) |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Shared (clients use the Booksy customer app) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Boost: one-time 30% fee on first visit (US max $100; UK minimum £5). Card fees US 2.69% + $0.30 mobile; UK 1.29% + 20p + VAT mobile |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | No commitment, cancel anytime. Trial: US 14 days, UK 7 days, no card |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Unlimited bookings, calendar, marketing tools, client management, 500 free SMS/mo (UK) |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US, UK |
Sources: biz.booksy.com, biz.booksy.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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| Consideration | AppBuild.diy | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Booking software + consumer marketplace app |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | US $29.99/mo + tax (+$20/mo per extra user); UK £40/mo (+£5/mo per extra team member, plus VAT) |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Shared (Booksy customer app) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Boost: 30% one-time on first visit (US max $100; UK min £5) |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | No commitment; trial US 14 days, UK 7 days |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Unlimited bookings, marketing tools, calendar |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US, UK |
Sources: biz.booksy.com, biz.booksy.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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| Consideration | AppBuild.diy | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Booking software + consumer marketplace app |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | US $29.99/mo + tax; UK £40/mo (plus VAT) |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Shared (Booksy customer app) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Boost: 30% one-time on first visit (US max $100; UK min £5) |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | No commitment; trial US 14 days, UK 7 days |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Booking, deposits/no-show tools, marketing |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US, UK |
Sources: biz.booksy.com, biz.booksy.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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| Consideration | AppBuild.diy | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Booking app + marketplace |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | $29.99/mo + tax; extra team members $20/mo |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Shared (Booksy marketplace app) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Boost: 30% one-time fee on first visit of a new client (max $100); card 2.49 to 2.69% + per-transaction fee |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | 14-day free trial, no card; no commitment |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Booking, client management, reminders, gift cards, marketing |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US, UK |
Sources: biz.booksy.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
Compare all booking & appointments providersAppBuild pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
Choose Booksy if…
- you want booking software + consumer marketplace app.
- you need what it highlights: Unlimited bookings, calendar, marketing tools, client management, 500 free SMS/mo (UK).
- its terms suit you: No commitment, cancel anytime. Trial: US 14 days, UK 7 days, no card.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Booksy: Shared (clients use the Booksy customer app)).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Booksy: US: $29.99/mo + tax, extra users $20/mo each. UK: £40/mo, extra team members £5/mo each (plus VAT)).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (Booksy fees: Boost: one-time 30% fee on first visit (US max $100; UK minimum £5). Card fees US 2.69% + $0.30 mobile; UK 1.29% + 20p + VAT mobile).
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from Booksy
- Booksy clients book inside the shared Booksy app and Boost charges 30% on first visits; AppBuild gives the shop its own app listing and takes zero commission.
- Booksy clients use the shared Booksy app; AppBuild clients install the salon's own app with its own loyalty stamp card.
- Booksy's Boost takes 30% on first visits; AppBuild takes 0% on deposits and bookings.
- Booksy Boost takes 30% of a new client's first visit (up to $100); AppBuild takes zero commission.
Questions
AppBuild.diy is an alternative to Booksy for barbershops and nail salons businesses that want booking software + consumer marketplace app (Unlimited bookings, calendar, marketing tools, client management, 500 free SMS/mo (UK)) who would rather have their own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web. AppBuild starts free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99 a month. Other options compared here include SQUIRE, theCut, Fresha, Vagaro.
Booksy's published pricing, checked 7 October 2026: US: $29.99/mo + tax, extra users $20/mo each. UK: £40/mo, extra team members £5/mo each (plus VAT). AppBuild: Free for up to 10 users, Business $49/month or $299/year, Business Pro $99/month or $499/year, with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
It depends on what you need. Choose Booksy if you want booking software + consumer marketplace app. Choose AppBuild if you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.