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loci vs Booksy
Booksy suits a solo barber or stylist who wants marketplace bookings and Tap to Pay. loci costs less once you add a team, and never takes a share of a new guest.
What you pay each month.
| Your salon | loci | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| One stylist | $19 | $29.99 |
| Five stylists | $49 | $109.99 ($29.99 + $20 a stylist) |
List prices, month to month, before card processing. Booksy prices read from its own pricing page, October 11, 2026.
Side by side.
| loci | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|
| New clients from the marketplace | No fee, ever | With limits: Boost: 30% of the first visit, up to $100 |
| Card on a reader | 2.7% + 5¢ | 2.49% + 10¢ |
| Card online or typed in | 2.9% + 30¢ | 2.69% + 30¢ |
| Tap to Pay on a phone | No: Not yet. Requested from Apple | Yes, 2.49% + 20¢ |
| Marketing texts a month | 250 solo, 1,000 team, 2,500 a location | 2,000 |
| Added stylists | Yes: Unlimited on Team | With limits: $20 a month each |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days, no card |
Which one fits.
Stay with Booksy if
- You work alone and want Booksy’s marketplace to send you new clients.
- Card fees matter most: Booksy’s reader rate is lower than Stripe’s.
- You want to take payment on your phone today.
Move to loci if
- You have a team. Five stylists cost $49 on loci and $109.99 on Booksy.
- You don’t want to give up 30% of a new guest’s first visit.
- You run more than one location and want them under one login.
Moving over.
How do I move my clients over from Booksy?
Export your client list from Booksy as a CSV and upload it in loci. The import has a Booksy preset that maps the columns and shows you anything it could not place before it saves.
Is Boost required on Booksy?
No. Boost is optional and free to turn on. You pay 30% of a new client’s first visit, up to $100, only when Boost brings them in.
Can I try loci before I leave Booksy?
Yes. The trial is 14 days with no card. Run both side by side, and only move your booking link when you are ready.
Try loci on your own book.
14 days free, no card. The import reads your Booksy export.