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Studioloop vs Booksy
The marketplace-driven platform with per-member pricing and paid Boost visibility.
Flat pricing
Per location, cap at $249/mo
Branded app + loyalty
Built-in, not an add-on
No marketplace tax
No feature gating
The short version
“Booksy adds $20/mo for every team member and relies on marketplace discovery with paid Boost features. StudioLoop is flat per location with your own branded client experience.”
Feature by feature
How they compare
15 metrics that matter when choosing salon software. Every row shows what you get with Studioloop versus Booksy.
Studioloop
Booksy
Studioloop
$99/mo flat, per location. Price caps at $249/mo for 4+ locations. Every feature included.
Booksy
$29.99/mo. +$20/mo per additional team member. All features included at base.
Studioloop
Stripe-powered. Cards, wallets, and pay-later where available. Direct deposits to your bank.
Booksy
Integrated payments: 2.49% + $0.10 (card reader), 2.69% + $0.30 (keyed). Tap to Pay supported.
Studioloop
Embeddable widget with 6 themes. Guest-first booking (no login required). QR codes and link sharing.
Booksy
24/7 online booking. Website widget. Marketplace profile. 2,000 free SMS/mo included.
Studioloop
No marketplace. Clients book through your channels only. No competitor listings inside the app.
Booksy
Marketplace listing included. Boost feature takes 30% commission on first-time client visits.
Studioloop
Configurable per service. Full prepay or percentage deposits. Card on file.
Booksy
Deposits configurable by service and cost.
Studioloop
Card-on-file enforcement. Automated no-show and late cancellation fees.
Booksy
Cancellation policy + fees. Card on file with optional auto-charge.
Studioloop
Push notifications, email, and SMS reminders included in every plan, subject to fair use and anti-abuse protections.
Booksy
Text + email marketing messages included in plan.
Studioloop
Built-in loyalty program with points and tiers. Custom rewards. Branded app drives retention.
Booksy
Built-in marketing tools included. Boost for paid marketplace visibility.
Studioloop
Gift cards (email, SMS, print), service packages, and memberships. All included.
Booksy
Gift cards and memberships supported.
Studioloop
Retail POS, inventory tracking, barcode scanning, and cash drawer management.
Booksy
Cash register tooling. Inventory management less prominent.
Studioloop
Staff scheduling, roles, permissions, automated commissions. No per-staff fees.
Booksy
$20/mo per additional team member. Calendar + client management included.
Studioloop
Multi-location with shared clients, central reporting, and a price cap at $249/mo total.
Booksy
Used by multi-provider shops. Multi-location pricing not always transparent.
Studioloop
Revenue analytics, staff performance, retention metrics, and booking insights.
Booksy
16 revenue and cashflow report types.
Studioloop
Stripe Connect, embeddable booking widget, QR codes. API access.
Booksy
All-in-one focus. Limited public API documentation.
Studioloop
Free migration assistance. Full data export anytime. Email and chat support.
Booksy
Help center with data export. Support via help center and contact.
Why salons switch
Common reasons salons move
to Studioloop
Per-member costs scale quickly
At $20/mo per additional team member, a 6-person salon pays $130/mo+ before any extras. StudioLoop caps at $249/mo regardless of team size.
Boost takes 30% on first visits
Booksy's Boost feature takes a 30% commission on each boosted client's first visit. StudioLoop drives retention through your branded app, not paid marketplace placement.
Marketplace dependency for client acquisition
Booksy's value proposition is marketplace discovery. StudioLoop focuses on keeping the clients you already have through loyalty and a branded experience.
Who it's for
Which one is right for you?
Booksy is best for
Barbershops and solo providers who want marketplace discovery and are comfortable with per-member scaling costs.
Studioloop is best for
Salon teams who want predictable costs, no marketplace dependency, and a branded app with built-in loyalty.
Common questions
Studioloop vs Booksy FAQ
Is Booksy cheaper than StudioLoop?
Booksy starts at $29.99/mo for one user, but each additional team member costs $20/mo. A 5-person team pays $110/mo. StudioLoop is $99/mo flat per location with unlimited staff at no extra cost.
Does Booksy charge marketplace fees?
Booksy includes a marketplace listing. Their Boost feature increases your visibility in the marketplace and charges a fee on each boosted client's first visit. StudioLoop has no marketplace and no visibility fees.
Does Booksy have a branded app?
Booksy has a consumer marketplace app where clients can browse and compare providers. StudioLoop's app shows only your salon with your branding and loyalty program.
Can I migrate from Booksy to StudioLoop?
Yes. Booksy has data export options. StudioLoop offers free migration assistance to help transfer your client data and service catalog.
Ready to switch?
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Flat-rate pricing. Every feature included. No marketplace. No per-staff fees. Free migration.
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