Comparison
Wynkie vs Booksy
Booksy is built for multi-staff shops and charges accordingly. Here’s how Wynkie’s solo-first, free-to-start pricing compares.
Free. No card. No expiration.
The catch with Booksy
No free plan, +$20 for every extra staff member, and the Booksy Boost marketplace takes a 30% commission on new clients.
Wynkie vs Booksy, side by side
| Wynkie | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free Essentials | No free tier |
| Entry paid plan | $14.95/mo | $29.99/mo |
| Extra staff | Solo — no per-seat fee | +$20 / staff |
| Commission on new clients | None | 30% (Boost) |
| Auto-keep deposit on no-show | ||
| Venmo / Zelle / cash tracking | ||
| AI service-menu import |
Where Wynkie wins
Solo-first, no per-seat fee
Wynkie is priced for one chair, one price — no per-staff charges. Booksy starts at $29.99/mo and adds $20 for each extra staff member.
No commission on new clients
Booksy’s Boost marketplace takes 30% of new-client bookings. Wynkie never takes a cut of your bookings — the clients you bring are 100% yours.
Free to start
Run your chair on Wynkie’s free Essentials plan. Booksy has no free tier — you pay from the first month.
Switching from Booksy takes minutes
Export your clients from Booksy as a CSV and import them into Wynkie in a couple of taps. Because Essentials is free, you can set Wynkie up and run it alongside Booksy before you switch for good.
Free. No card. No expiration.
Wynkie vs Booksy — common questions
Does Booksy charge commission?
Booksy’s optional Boost marketplace charges a 30% commission on new clients it sends you. Wynkie never charges a commission on your bookings — you keep what you charge.
Is Wynkie cheaper than Booksy for a solo pro?
Yes. Wynkie’s entry plan is $14.95/mo vs. Booksy at $29.99/mo, Booksy adds $20 per extra staff member, and Wynkie has a free Essentials plan Booksy doesn’t offer.
Is it hard to switch?
No. Export your client list as a CSV from your current app and import it into Wynkie in a couple of taps. Your booking link, services, and hours take a few minutes to set up — most pros are live the same day. Wynkie’s free Essentials plan means you can set it up and run alongside your current app before you commit.
Pricing and feature data verified June 2026 against each app’s published pricing pages and support documentation. Features and prices may vary by plan and are subject to change.