Your clients shouldn't be browsing your competitors while booking with you.
Booksy's marketplace puts your salon next to every competitor in your area. Every time a client opens Booksy to rebook, they see alternatives. OpenChair keeps the booking experience inside your brand.
Our Take
Booksy is the dominant platform in the barbershop market — strong mobile UX, good no-show protection, and a marketplace that delivers real traffic. The trade-off is client ownership: your regulars book through a marketplace that shows them your competitors every time. OpenChair doesn't have Booksy's marketplace, but it gives you a branded booking page, AI-powered marketing to re-engage lapsed clients, and team tools Booksy lacks at depth. If marketplace discovery is central to your growth, evaluate honestly. If your clients already know you, you're paying for a channel you don't need.
Feature Comparison
The Honest Truth about Booksy
They are a solid platform, but here is where they fall short for modern growth-focused venues.
- Marketplace model puts your competitors next to your listing
- Client loyalty is diluted — they book 'a barber', not your barber
- Per-staff pricing with no cap, plus Boost fees for visibility
- Strong barbershop community presence and consumer recognition
- Excellent mobile app for service providers
- Marketplace drives genuine new client discovery
Make the Switch
Switch from Booksy — Your Clients, Your Brand
60 days free when you switch from Booksy. Build direct client relationships with a branded booking page, your domain, and marketing tools that keep clients coming back to you.
Claim OfferLimited time offer for verified Booksy customers.
Making the Switch from Booksy
Switching software feels daunting — but it doesn't have to be. Here's exactly how the transition works.
Export your client list from Booksy
Download your client data from Booksy's account settings. You can export names, contact details, and appointment history.
Import into OpenChair
Upload your Booksy export or use AI Booking Link Import. OpenChair maps your services and team automatically — review before going live.
Set up your branded booking page
On OpenChair Pro, your booking page uses your brand colours, logo, and custom domain. Clients book directly with you — not through a marketplace.
Redirect your regulars
Share your new booking link with your regulars via SMS or email from OpenChair. Most barbershops complete the transition within a week.