Groomera vs Booksy — Why Are You Giving Away 30%?
Booksy Boost helps you get new clients — then charges you 30% of their first appointment. On a $60 service, that's $18 gone before you even pay for software. Groomera charges 0% commission. Ever.
Booksy Boost commission
30%
of every new client's first visit
Groomera commission
0%
on every client, always
Booksy 4-staff monthly cost
$90/mo
$30 base + $60 staff fees
Groomera unlimited staff
$29/mo
no per-staff fees
The Real Cost of Booksy
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Booksy Boost commission: New client via marketplace = 30% of first appointment revenue gone.
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On a $60 haircut: You hand $18 to Booksy. Every. Time.
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Per-staff pricing: $30 base + $20/month per additional team member. A 4-person shop = $90/month before processing a single payment.
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No e-commerce: Booksy is a booking tool, not a product storefront.
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No AI voice assistant: Missed calls go nowhere.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | Groomera | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓$9.99/mo | ⚠~$29.99/mo |
| Per-Staff Fee | ✓None (unlimited on most plans) | ✗+$20/month per staff |
| New Client Commission | ✓0% — always | ✗30% on first Boost booking |
| Client Booking Fee | ✓$0 | ✓$0 base |
| Consumer Marketplace | ✗No | ✓Yes — Booksy app |
| Storefront Included | ✓groomera.com/yourbusiness | ⚠Booksy profile only |
| AI Voice Receptionist | ✓Yes | ✗No |
| E-commerce + Shipping | ✓Full store + shipping labels | ✗No |
| Email Reminders | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| SMS Reminders | ✓Add-on per specialist | ✓Included |
| Loyalty Programs | ✗Not yet | ✓Digital stamp cards |
| Commission Tracking | ✓Yes | ✗No |
| Expense Tracking | ✓Yes | ✗No |
| Contract Management | ✓Yes | ✗No |
| Task Assigner | ✓Yes | ✗No |
| Pet Grooming Support | ✓Yes | ✗No |
| Free Trial | ✓14 days, no card | ✓14 days |
Where Booksy Wins (Honest)
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Massive marketplace: If you're brand new with zero existing clients, Booksy fills chairs fast.
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Discovery: Being listed locally helps new shops get found without paid ads.
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Loyalty stamps: Built-in digital punch cards clients love.
Where Groomera Wins
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0% commission on every client, new or returning.
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No per-staff pricing add unlimited specialists without paying $20/head.
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AI Voice Receptionist every call gets answered and converted automatically.
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Real e-commerce sell products online with shipping, not just an in-person register.
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Your own storefront clients book through YOUR branded page, not a Booksy profile that also shows your competitors.
The Math: 4-Chair Shop, 6 Months
Assuming 10 new clients/month at $60 average ticket via Booksy Boost.
| Cost Item | Groomera | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription (4 staff) | $29/mo | $30 + $60 = $90/mo |
| 6-month subscription total | $174 | $540 |
| 10 new clients/mo @ $60, 30% commission | $0 | $1,080 |
| Total 6-Month Cost | $174 | $1,620 |
Frequently Asked Questions
If I don't use Booksy Boost, do I still pay the 30%?
No — the commission only applies to new clients from the marketplace via Boost. Disable Boost and you just pay the subscription. But then you lose the discovery benefit too.
Does Groomera have a marketplace?
No. Groomera is a management platform. You bring clients to your Groomera storefront — we convert and retain them. Most shops that already have clients save far more by dropping commissions than they'd spend on their own marketing.
Can Groomera fully replace Booksy?
For management (booking, reminders, staff, CRM, analytics, e-commerce) — yes, completely. For marketplace discovery — you'd use your own marketing instead of Booksy's app.
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