Bontro vs Booksy
Booksy takes up to 30% of your first visit with a client. Bontro takes 0%.
Booksy charges a commission of up to 30% (minimum $10, maximum $100) on a new client's first visit sourced through its Boost marketplace feature. Bontro never takes a cut of any booking — ever, from any client.
Pricing, side by side
Booksy is $29.99/month flat with all features included, plus 2.49–2.69% card processing and a 1.5% surcharge for fast (30-minute) payouts. Bontro starts free (up to 35 bookings/month) and scales to $19/mo or $49/mo with no commission at any tier — you only ever pay standard Stripe processing.
Bontro vs Booksy, feature by feature
| Feature | Bontro | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Commission on bookings | 0%, always | Up to 30% on first visit (Boost) |
| Free plan | Yes — up to 35 bookings/mo | |
| Provider ID + selfie verification | Yes, enforced before going live | Not found |
| Walk-in kiosk mode | Yes (Business plan) | Not found |
| Multi-location enterprise kiosk | Not found | |
| SEO landing pages you don't pay to appear on | Yes, included | Visibility tied to paid Boost |
| Fast payout surcharge | None | 1.5% for 30-minute payout |
What real Booksy users report
From public reviews and complaint records — not Bontro's opinion.
BBB complaints describe Boost commission still being charged after the feature was deactivated
Reports of refund and cancellation friction when closing an account
A Trustpilot report of marketplace fraud (~£100 by a vendor) that Booksy reportedly declined to investigate
This comparison reflects Booksy's publicly published pricing and policies as of this writing. Pricing and policies change — always confirm current terms directly with Booksy before deciding.
Disclaimer: This page is based on Booksy's own published pricing and policies and public reviews/complaint records available at the time of writing, is provided for general informational purposes only, and is not legal, financial, or professional advice. It is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Booksy. Booksy's pricing, features, and policies may have changed since this page was last updated — independently verify all information directly with Booksy before making any decision. Bontro disclaims liability for decisions made in reliance on this page.
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