Cheaper. And better.
A real free plan, no per-seat fees, and we never take a cut of your clients’ bookings. Here’s how Bookingaide stacks up against the tools you already know.
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| Feature | Bookingaide | Acuity | Square | Booksy | Fresha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Unlimited bookings | Trial only | Yes | Trial only | Ended 2026 |
| Starting paid price | $19.99/mo | $16/mo¹ | $49/mo² | $29.99/mo | $19.95/mo |
| Per-staff / per-seat fee | None | Calendar-capped | Per location | +$20 / staff | +$14.95 / member |
| Commission on your new clients | None | None | None | 30% first visit | 20% first visit |
| Rentals & inventory | Included free | — | Add-on | Limited | Limited |
| Classes & events | Included free | $34 tier | Limited | Limited | Yes |
| Text reminders | Included in Pro | $34 tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited staff calendars | $39.99 | 36 max ($61) | Per location | +$20 each | Per member |
| Multiple locations | $39.99 | $61 tier | Priced each | Priced each | Priced each |
| Public API | $39.99 | $61 tier | Limited | — | — |
| Custom branding / remove logo | Included in Pro | $61 tier | Higher tier | Limited | Limited |
Pricing accurate as of September 2026; verify current pricing on each provider’s site. ¹ Acuity annual billing ($20/mo monthly); text reminders require the $34/mo Standard plan. ² Square Appointments is priced per location.
Switching is easy
Coming from Acuity?
Text reminders, waitlist, and custom branding are spread across Acuity's $34 and $61 plans — and there's no free plan at all. On Bookingaide they're all in Pro at $19.99, and free is genuinely free.
Coming from Square?
Square charges per location — three locations on Plus is $147/mo before add-ons. Bookingaide is one flat plan with unlimited locations and unlimited staff calendars at $39.99.
Coming from Booksy?
Booksy adds $20/month for every extra staff member and takes 30% of a new client's first visit. We charge zero per-seat fees and never touch your clients' payments.
Coming from Fresha?
Fresha ended its free plan in 2026 and takes 20% of new marketplace clients. Bookingaide's free plan is still here, and we never take a commission on your bookings.
Aligned with your business, not against it
Acuity gets paid the same whether you book one client or a hundred. Our model is different by design.
We only win when you win
Instead of charging you per staff member, we take a small platform fee (as low as 0.25%) that's built right into your payments. If your bookings grow, we grow with you — so we're on your side, not billing you whether business is good or not.
No per-seat, no surprises
Add your whole team without watching the bill climb. Unlimited staff calendars are included — the same feature competitors charge $20 per person for.
Your success gets rewarded
The busiest businesses on Bookingaide earn more reach in our directory — because when we help you get booked, everyone wins. Our fee funds your growth, not just our margins.
Make the switch. Keep more of what you earn.
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