Booking apps for barbers and hairdressers: the 2026 comparison
Salon booking apps fall into three families: marketplaces that bring new clients in exchange for commissions, subscription software and free tools. Here we compare them on the same points, with data from the official pages.
Comparison written by Saloria, one of the products compared. Data checked on 8 November 2026; Booksy and Fresha pricing varies by country.
The comparison in one table
| App | Model | Cost to start | Commissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booksy | Marketplace + subscription | Monthly subscription; 14-day trial | 30% of the first visit of Boost clients (US pricing) |
| Calendix | Subscription software | From €19/month (annual) + €100 setup (Italy) | Zero commissions |
| Fresha | Marketplace + subscription per team member | Subscription; 7-day trial | One-time fee on new marketplace clients |
| Saloria | Free and all-in-one | $0, no expiry | None |
| Treatwell | Marketplace | Starter and Advanced plans | 25% on new clients; 0% on repeat clients; 2% on prepayments |
| ZetaBarber | Subscription software for barbershops | €24.99/month (annual); first month free (Italy) | On in-app payments: from 2.5% + €0.15 |
Official sources checked on 8 November 2026
Marketplaces: Booksy, Fresha and Treatwell
They bring new clients from a public app and charge a commission on their first visit. Treatwell in Italy states 25% on new marketplace clients, 0% on repeat bookings and 2% on online prepayments. Booksy and Fresha charge a subscription per team member and a one-time fee on new marketplace clients; amounts and currency vary by country.
Subscription software: Calendix and ZetaBarber
They don’t earn from booking commissions but from a subscription. Calendix, in Italy, starts at €19 a month plus a €100 setup fee and focuses on WhatsApp; ZetaBarber starts at €24.99 a month with the first month free, with fees on in-app payments.
Free and all-in-one: Saloria
Saloria has no marketplace and no commissions and starts with a Free plan with no expiry: calendar, booking page, client records, a one-page website and a product showcase are connected. The guided consultation, face and hair analysis, reports, matching and indicative AI previews are included in every plan; Free includes 10 consultations a month.
How to choose
If you need new clients, a marketplace can help, but every new client costs a percentage. If clients already find you, the fixed cost is what counts: a free tool avoids subscriptions and commissions. Also weigh WhatsApp, payments and how many team members need to receive bookings.
How to get started
- Write down where your new clients come from today.
- Count bookings and team members in a typical month.
- Work out a year’s cost for each option, commissions included.
- Try the free option with the clients who find you on their own.
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Frequently asked questions
Which booking app is free for hairdressers?
Saloria has a Free plan with no expiry that includes calendar, online booking, client records, website and showcase, with no commissions. The limits are 200 appointments a month and 200 visible clients.
Which app takes no commission?
According to the official pages, Calendix states zero commissions on its subscription, and Saloria charges no commission, even on the Free plan. Marketplaces charge commissions on new clients.
Which app sends WhatsApp reminders?
Calendix and ZetaBarber list them in their price lists. Saloria sends confirmations and reminders by email.
Why are the tables in alphabetical order?
So that Saloria isn’t put first by default: Saloria is one of the products compared.
Saloria editorial team. Data checked on 8 November 2026 on the official pages listed. Features not described in those sources are not assumed to be missing.