Comparison · Barber & beautyBobby vs Booksy
A fair look at how each platform charges a shop. The Booksy figures come from its own pricing page; Bobby is pre-launch, so its side describes the model it plans to run. They are different models, so the right choice comes down to what you want.
Pricing sourced July 2026 · Pre-launch comparison
In short
Booksy charges a monthly subscription that grows with the team; Bobby's plan is a flat $1 per booking with no subscription. Booksy suits a shop that wants its own booking software, while Bobby is a marketplace that only charges when a client books.
Booksy vs a flat fee, side by side
| Booksy | Bobby (pre-launch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee model | Monthly subscription per business | Flat fee per booking |
| Base cost | $29.99 per month | None |
| Each extra staff member | +$20 per month | No per-seat cost |
| Cost in a quiet month | The subscription still bills | Nothing |
The math at different sizes
For that same three-chair shop, the subscription is a flat $69.99 a month ($29.99 plus $20 for each of the two extra chairs) no matter the volume, while a flat $1 per booking climbs with the bookings. Pack the calendar and the subscription spreads thin, so a very busy shop can come out ahead.
| Bookings per month | Booksy | Bobby (flat) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 bookings | $69.99 fixed | $20 ($1 each) |
| 70 bookings | $69.99 fixed | $70 ($1 each) |
| 150 bookings | $69.99 fixed | $150 ($1 each) |
Booksy is subscription software: $29.99 a month plus $20 per extra staff member, a fixed cost that buys a full booking and calendar system. Bobby's plan is a marketplace charging a flat $1 per booking, no monthly fee, aimed at bringing in clients rather than replacing your calendar.
If your shop is busy and wants deep scheduling tools, the subscription can earn its keep. If you would rather pay only when a client books, a flat per-booking fee costs nothing in a quiet week and stays tiny per client in a busy one.