Booksy’s superpower is its consumer marketplace — a great way for barbers and stylists to get discovered. But it’s built around that marketplace and per-staff subscriptions. ChairPilot Pro focuses on running and owning your business end-to-end.
Plenty of barbers love Booksy for one reason: new clients find them on the marketplace. That reach is real, and ChairPilot doesn’t pretend to be a consumer marketplace.
What ChairPilot does is give you a business you own: your own branded booking page on your domain, your own Stripe or Square account, and a full back office — POS, retail, memberships, loyalty, marketing and reports — at a flat price that doesn’t climb with every staff member.
| Feature | ChairPilot Pro | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Salons, barbershops, spas & pet groomers | Barbers & beauty pros (marketplace-first) |
| Pricing | Flat $50–$249/mo by plan | ~$30/mo + ~$20 per staff; $119.99 unlimited |
| Client discovery | Your own branded booking page | Yes — consumer marketplace (core strength) |
| Payments | Bring your own Stripe or Square | Booksy payments (~2.49% + 10¢) |
| Commission / boosts | None | Paid “Boost” for new-client promotion |
| POS & retail | Yes — built in | Basic |
| Memberships & gift cards | Yes (Growth plan up) | Yes |
| Loyalty & reviews | Yes — included | Reviews via marketplace |
| Email + SMS marketing | Yes — included | Message blasts |
| Multi-location | Up to 3 / unlimited (Pro) | Limited |
Your booking page and client list are yours, on your own domain — not rented from a marketplace that can show competitors right next to you.
Bring your own Stripe or Square; there’s no platform cut of your sales and no pay-to-promote.
POS, retail, inventory, memberships, loyalty and reports in one place — not just a booking app bolted onto a marketplace.
Does ChairPilot have a marketplace like Booksy?
No. ChairPilot gives you your own branded booking page on your domain instead of a shared marketplace. You own the client relationship and pay no commission on the clients you bring in.
How does the pricing compare?
ChairPilot is a flat plan price ($50–$249/mo) regardless of team size within your plan’s limits, rather than a base fee plus a charge per staff member.
Can I switch from Booksy easily?
Yes — import your services and clients, connect your own processor, and your booking page can be live in minutes.
Start your free 14-day trial and put your shop on your own booking page.