Fresha & Booksy alternative · South Africa
Keep your new clients' money. Pay one price for the whole team.
Blyssbook takes no commission on any booking, new client or not, and one plan covers up to 5 people. Online and WhatsApp booking, reminders and a till, in rand.
- No commission
- Up to 5 staff on Starter
- WhatsApp booking
- Import your clients
- Cash, card & SnapScan
- VAT invoices
- 14-day free trial
- No card needed
- No commission, ever
Blyssbook vs Booksy, Simple Salon and Fresha
What each one charges a South African salon, from their own pages.
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| What | Blyssbook | Booksy ZA | Simple Salon | Fresha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | About R183 (Starter), R350 (Professional) | R399 + tax | R499 | Not shown in rand on its pricing page |
| Extra staff | Included: up to 5 on Starter, 15 on Professional | R89 a month each | Not stated | Team plan priced per team member |
| Fee on new clients | None, ever | 40% of a Boost client's first visit, up to R1,500 | None stated | One-time fee on new clients from its marketplace |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days | 30-day demo | 7 days |
Read on Booksy's South African pricing page, simplesalon.co.za and fresha.com/pricing on 31 October 2026. They change their prices, so check their pages before you decide. The plans don't include the same things.
What you get with Blyssbook
Everything you use every day, without a cut of your bookings.
No commission, ever
Clients who find you on Google or Instagram book on your own page, and you keep the full price.
One price for the team
Starter covers up to 5 staff and Professional up to 15, with no charge per extra person.
Your own booking page
Your services, team and free times on one link, with no app for the client to download.
Booking on WhatsApp
A booking menu on every plan, and an AI assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger on Professional.
Reminders
Email reminders on every plan and WhatsApp reminders on Professional.
Long services, real lengths
A five-hour braiding install blocks five hours, on the right person's column.
When Fresha, Booksy or Simple Salon may suit you better
We sell Blyssbook, so here it is plainly.
You want new clients from a marketplace app. Fresha and Booksy list your salon in big consumer apps where people search for a braider or nail tech nearby. Blyssbook has no app like that: your clients come from your own link, Google and social media.
You send lots of SMS marketing. Booksy ZA includes 500 marketing SMS a month. Blyssbook has no SMS bundle: it reaches clients by email and WhatsApp.
You want a long free demo. Simple Salon gives a 30-day demo site. Blyssbook's trial is 14 days.
You want the card payment inside the booking app. Blyssbook records the payment from your own card machine; it doesn't take card payments online for South African salons yet.
How to switch
Move over in an afternoon
Step 1: Export your clients
Download your client list as a CSV file from Fresha or Booksy.
Step 2: Upload it to Blyssbook
The import recognises Fresha and Booksy files and brings in names, phone numbers, emails and notes.
Step 3: Share your new booking link
Put it in your Instagram bio, on Google and in your WhatsApp status.
One monthly price. No commission.
Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial. No card needed.
Starter
R183/month
For working alone or a small salon
- Online booking page
- Calendar for up to 5 staff
- Till, tips & invoices
- Client records
- WhatsApp booking menu
- Stock & reports
No card needed
Professional
R350/month
For a busy salon with a team
- Everything in Starter
- Automatic WhatsApp reminders
- AI on WhatsApp, Instagram & Messenger
- Packages, memberships & loyalty
- Commissions & payroll
- Up to 15 staff
No card needed
Enterprise
R817/month
For more than one branch
- Everything in Professional
- Up to 10 branches
- Unlimited staff
- Waitlist & QR check-in
- AI phone receptionist (beta)
No card needed
Questions about switching
How much is Blyssbook compared with Fresha and Booksy?
Blyssbook Starter is about R183 a month for up to 5 staff, and Professional about R350 for up to 15. Booksy ZA lists R399 a month plus tax, and R89 for each extra user. Fresha doesn't show rand prices on its pricing page, so check its site for your salon.
Does Blyssbook take commission on new clients?
No. Blyssbook charges one monthly price and nothing per booking, whether the client is new or has been coming for years.
Can I move my clients from Fresha or Booksy?
Yes. Export your client list as a CSV file and upload it in Blyssbook. The import recognises Fresha and Booksy exports. It brings in names, phone numbers, emails, birthdays and notes, plus visit counts and last visit if your file has them. It doesn't copy each past appointment, so keep your old export for your records.
Do my clients need to download an app?
No. They book on your booking page in their phone's browser, or message you on WhatsApp.
Will I lose the clients who find me on Fresha or Booksy?
You may, if those apps send you a lot of new clients: Blyssbook has no consumer app with that reach. You can keep your listing there while you move your regulars to your own Blyssbook link.
Try Blyssbook free for 14 days
Upload your clients, share your link and take your first commission-free booking today.
No card needed. Cancel any time.
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