Head-to-head · Appointment Scheduling Software
Booksy vs GlossGenius
Booksy leads on 0 checks, GlossGenius on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBooksy · 8.1/10
- Lowest starting priceGlossGenius · $24/mo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresGlossGenius · 3 of 5
Booksy scores higher on our rubric for appointment scheduling software: 8.1 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #30.
GlossGenius is cheaper to start at $24/user/mo against $29.99/user/mo.
Booksy is the better fit for beauty and wellness businesses. GlossGenius is the better fit for beauty professionals needing booking and POS.
- Booksy fits best
Beauty and wellness businesses
- GlossGenius fits best
Beauty professionals needing booking and POS
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Side by side
| Feature | Booksy 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | GlossGenius 6.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 6.0 |
| Ranking | #10 in Appointment Scheduling Software | #30 in Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Beauty and wellness businesses | Beauty professionals needing booking and POS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29.99/mo | $24/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Booksy 0/5 · GlossGenius 3/5 | ||
| Booking pages | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Group booking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Round-robin scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Automated reminders | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Payment collection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Calendar sync | Not checked yet | Two-way |
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| Our verdict | Booksy is an appointment scheduling and business management platform for barbers, stylists, salon owners, and other beauty and wellness professionals. It combines 24/7 online booking with calendar management, automated confirmations and… Read the review → |
GlossGenius is an all-in-one business management platform for beauty, wellness, and health businesses, including salons, spas, medspas, and independent professionals. Its scope extends beyond appointment scheduling: clients can book… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Booksy — where it wins
- 24/7 booking with confirmations, reminders, waitlists, and client history
- Staff schedules, time off, resources, forms, and liability waivers
- Payments, memberships, packages, gift cards, and marketing tools included
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $29.99 per month, with no free plan
- Each additional team member costs $20 per user per month
- Pricing varies by region, and the US price excludes tax
GlossGenius — where it wins
- Login-free booking with two-way Google, iCal, and Outlook sync
- Payments, POS, deposits, card-on-file, and cancellation policies
- Client records, marketing, inventory, staff tools, and analytics
Where it doesn't
- No ongoing free plan after the 14-day trial
- Annual-billing prices start at $24 per month
- Not suited to teams requiring group or round-robin scheduling
- Booksy8.1/10 · 14-day trial
A broad scheduling and client-management platform for beauty and wellness teams.
Visit BooksyFull verdict → - GlossGenius6.0/10 · 14-day trial
A broad booking and POS platform for beauty professionals, starting at $24 per month billed annually.
Visit GlossGeniusFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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