US comparison · reviewed September 21, 2026
Strandly vs Booksy
Booking software with a consumer marketplace and an optional client-acquisition program.
The short version
Booksy combines a broad subscription with marketplace discovery. Strandly provides your own booking link and a connected client record, without a discovery marketplace. Choose based on whether finding new clients or managing an established book is your immediate need.
| Cost | Strandly | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | $29/month per stylist | $29.99/month plus $20 for each additional team member, before tax |
| Priced per | Per stylist: one is $29; three are $87/month | Base subscription plus additional users |
| Commission / new-client fees | No Strandly marketplace or service commission | Optional Boost charges 30% of a Boost client’s first visit; review eligibility and limits |
| Card processing | Stripe card processing fees apply separately; check your connected account’s rates | Reader: 2.49% + $0.10; Tap to Pay: 2.49% + $0.20; mobile/keyed: 2.69% + $0.30 |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card required | 14 days, no card required |
Public pricing checked September 21. Booksy was researched through documentation, not an authenticated trial. Prices exclude tax unless stated. Verify your current offer and complete costs before choosing.
Where Booksy shines
- Forms, marketing, reminders and marketplace access are included in its subscription.
- Integrated card readers and Tap to Pay are available.
Where Strandly is different
- Three Booksy users cost $69.99/month before tax; three Strandly stylists cost $87. Compare payment and optional acquisition costs separately.
- Strandly has no marketplace acquisition commission. Its card fees still apply, and it does not offer Tap to Pay or an SMS inbox.
What Strandly does not include
- Waitlist notifications are sent by staff; automatic matching and offers are not included.
- Consultation quotes support a specific visit; general intake forms and signed waivers are not included.
- The full appointment duration is reserved. Booking another client inside processing time and two-way external calendar sync are not supported.
- Tap to Pay, card-reader hardware, payroll, inventory and memberships are not included.
- History import supports notes, formulas and past visits. Photos transfer separately; a complete client-history export is not yet available.
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Frequently asked
Does every Booksy appointment incur a Boost fee?
No. The published fee applies to the first visit of a client acquired through the optional Boost program. Do not treat it as a fee on every booking.
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