Bookwick vs Booksy
All the booking power, without the marketplace and the per-extra-staff add-ons.
What is Booksy? Booksy is a booking app built around a consumer marketplace, popular with barbers and beauty businesses who want to be discovered by new clients in the Booksy app. It pairs that marketplace with a subscription and per-extra-staff pricing. It is a strong choice for businesses that want to be found by new customers browsing the Booksy marketplace.
Side by side
| Bookwick | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free forever (1 staff, 50 bookings/mo) | |
| Pricing model | Flat £5 per staff / month | Subscription + per-extra-staff |
| Cut of your bookings | None - you keep 100% | Card-processing fees |
| Your own brand (no marketplace) | Listed on the Booksy marketplace | |
| Team calendars (multi-staff) | ||
| Multiple locations | Unlimited, included | Add-on |
| Deposits & card payments | Via your own Stripe | |
| Packages & memberships | ||
| In-person POS | Limited | |
| Automated workflows | Marketing add-ons |
Booksy details reflect its publicly described model as of 2026 and can change - always check their current site for the latest pricing and features.
Why businesses choose Bookwick
- Flat £5 per staff member - no climbing per-seat add-ons
- Your own branded page and domain, not a profile on a shared marketplace
- Card payments settle to your own Stripe, with no cut of your bookings
- A free plan to start, with no card required
When Booksy might suit you better
We would rather you picked the right tool. Booksy could be the better fit if:
- You want a consumer marketplace to send you new clients
- You rely on the Booksy mobile app brand and its existing audience
Bookwick vs Booksy: FAQ
Is Bookwick cheaper than Booksy?+
Bookwick is a flat £5 per staff member per month with no add-ons, and a free plan to start. Booksy uses a subscription plus charges for extra staff. The more your team grows, the more Bookwick’s flat per-staff price tends to favour you - but always check Booksy’s current pricing for your exact setup.
What is the main difference?+
Booksy is built around its consumer marketplace; Bookwick is built around your own brand. With Bookwick clients book on your page and your domain, and you are not listed alongside competitors on a shared marketplace.
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