Boeked vs. the alternatives
Looking for a booking app for your salon, studio, or solo service business? Here's how Boeked compares to Booksy, Fresha, Square Appointments, Calendly, Acuity Scheduling, Treatwell, Setmore, Vagaro, and other tools — and why solo professionals across Europe switch to one integrated app.
All Boeked features
| Feature group | Boeked | Separate or basic tools |
|---|---|---|
| Booking page & calendar | Branded 24/7 page, durations, buffers, recurring and group bookings, waiting list and Google Calendar sync | Usually spread across booking and calendar tools |
| Clients & client portal | CRM with appointment and treatment history, notes, preferences and a multilingual client portal | Basic contact list or separate CRM |
| Intake & treatment records | Custom forms, consent, signatures and treatment photos linked to each client | Paper forms or separate storage |
| Team management | Staff calendars, hours, services, leave, blocked time, commissions and reports | Often requires a higher plan |
| Messages & no-show protection | Automatic confirmations, email/SMS reminders, deposits and cancellation information | SMS or deposits often cost extra |
| Payments & gift cards | Optional Stripe deposits and payments without a Boeked booking commission, plus gift cards | Transaction or booking commissions are common |
| Invoices & accountant export | Branded PDF VAT invoices and spreadsheet export of bookings, payments and shop sales | Separate invoicing or bookkeeping tool |
| Checkout, stock & suppliers | Checkout, retail sales, payment methods, stock movements, low-stock alerts and suppliers | Often a paid add-on; no physical hardware included |
| Marketing & audiences | Email and SMS campaigns, birthdays and audiences inactive for 3 or 6 months | Usually requires a separate marketing tool |
| Reviews & client loyalty | Review invitations, public reviews, gallery, loyalty points and referrals | Several separate tools |
| Analytics | Revenue and service insights, busiest times, occupancy, cancellations and client retention | Advanced reports often depend on the plan |
| AI assistance | Planning suggestions, marketing copy, follow-ups and revenue forecasts | Rarely included |
| Languages & devices | App, booking page, emails and portal in EN, NL, FR, DE and ES on every device | Often one language or limited communication |
| Privacy & data | GDPR export and deletion tools; your client data remains yours | Often handled only on request |
| Switching & price | Free CSV import, 30-day trial and flat €19/month, VAT included without setup fees | Tiered pricing, setup work or locked data |
Why solo professionals pick Boeked
One subscription, one login
Replace 5–10 tools (calendar, CRM, marketing, invoicing, POS) with a single mobile-first app.
No per-booking commission
Pay a flat €19/month, VAT included. Online card processing uses your own Stripe account at Stripe's standard fees.
Built for Europe
EU-hosted, GDPR-compliant, multilingual interface, client emails and public booking page.
AI that helps, not annoys
Smart scheduling suggestions, follow-up writer, marketing copy, and revenue forecasts — all included.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boeked cheaper than Fresha or Booksy?
Boeked is a flat €19/month, VAT included with no per-booking fees. Fresha is free at entry but takes per-transaction fees; Booksy starts around $29.99/month per staff. For solo and small teams Boeked is usually cheaper at scale. This covers the owner plus up to 2 staff (max. 3 separate calendars); larger teams get an all-in quote with Boeked Pro+ based on the number of staff.
Can I switch from Calendly or Acuity?
Yes. Boeked imports clients via CSV and syncs with Google Calendar. Unlike Calendly, you also get CRM, payments, invoicing and marketing — not just scheduling.
Does Boeked work for salons with multiple staff?
Yes. Add team members with individual working hours, services, and commission rates. The calendar shows everyone in one view.
Do I need a credit card for the free trial?
No. The 30-day free trial requires no card. You only pay if you keep using Boeked after the trial.
Run your whole business from one app
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