Booksy alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Booksy: extra charge for every additional team member, and focused on beauty and grooming businesses. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Booksy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fresha currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Setmore	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +2	4 of 4	59.6

1. SetmoreTop pick
Best for: Small service businesses that want free online booking for a few staff
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Booksy
Free for up to four staff, without beauty-specific lock-in.
Pros
Free plan covers up to four users with unlimited appointments
Low per-user price on Pro
Phone, chat and email support on all plans
Cons
Text reminders and two-way calendar sync require Pro
Free plan carries Setmore branding
Reporting is basic for multi-location businesses
Visit Setmore Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Setmore a good Booksy alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Up to 4 users
Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$5 per user/month, billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile apps
iOS and Android
Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
Live receptionist add-on
$99/month, US only
Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Booksy alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Booksy alternative for most people

Fresha

Larger marketplace and broader salon tools, priced per team member.

Best Booksy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Square Appointments

Free plan plus Square's payment hardware for in-person checkout.

Best Booksy alternative for Mac

Setmore

Free for up to four staff, without beauty-specific lock-in.

Best Booksy alternative for Windows

Setmore

Free for up to four staff, without beauty-specific lock-in.

Best Booksy alternative for iPhone and Android

Picktime

Very low per-user pricing for small shops on a budget.

Best Booksy alternative for working in the browser

SimplyBook.me

More flexible modules and a free tier for mixed services.

Booksy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Booksy?

Fresha ranks first right now. Larger marketplace and broader salon tools, priced per team member. Square Appointments and Setmore follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Booksy?

Yes. Square Appointments (free plan + paid), Setmore (free plan + paid), Picktime (free plan + paid) and SimplyBook.me (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Booksy?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Booksy?

The complaints we hear most: extra charge for every additional team member; focused on beauty and grooming businesses; no free plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Booksy, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.