Nextro vs Booksy
Booksy is a marketplace platform built for the beauty and barbershop industry, with a consumer-facing app that helps clients discover local businesses. Nextro is a direct booking and payment tool for independent operators who already have their clientele and want a simple, commission-free way to manage appointments and get paid upfront.
Nextro
Nextro is a flat-rate booking and payment platform at £29/month. Independent operators get a branded booking page, full upfront card payment via Stripe, automatic scheduling, prepaid credit packs, and 24-hour email reminders — with no commission on any booking, ever.
Booksy
Booksy is a well-established UK marketplace platform for beauty professionals and barbershops. Monthly subscriptions start at around £40/month with additional charges per team member, and Booksy takes a commission percentage on new clients who find your business through its consumer discovery app.
Key differences
Marketplace commission on new clients
Booksy charges a commission on clients who book via the Booksy consumer app for the first time — that is, new clients acquired through their marketplace. Nextro has no commission whatsoever. Every booking generates 100% of its value to your business, regardless of how the client found you.
Monthly subscription cost
Booksy starts at around £40/month for a single calendar, with additional charges for each extra team member. Nextro is £29/month flat, with no per-staff pricing — though Nextro is designed for solo operators and does not include multi-staff scheduling.
Client discovery vs direct booking
Booksy operates a consumer app where clients can search for nearby salons and barbers. This can help new businesses gain visibility. Nextro does not have a marketplace — your booking page lives at nextroapp.com/book/yourname and clients reach it via your own channels (Instagram, WhatsApp, Google profile). Nextro is better suited for businesses that have already built their clientele.
Upfront payment at the time of booking
Nextro takes the full appointment fee via Stripe at the moment a client books, eliminating unpaid no-shows entirely. Booksy supports deposits and card-on-file options, but pay-at-appointment workflows are also common on the platform.
Solo focus vs team scheduling
Booksy is built for teams as well as individuals, with multi-staff calendars, rota management, and a client reviews system tied to its marketplace profile. Nextro is built exclusively for solo operators — there is no team scheduling, but the tradeoff is a leaner, simpler setup that takes minutes rather than hours.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Nextro | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | £29/month flat | From ~£40/month |
| Per-staff pricing | N/A (solo only) | ~£5/month per extra team member |
| Commission on new marketplace clients | None | Yes — percentage on new clients |
| Your own branded booking page | ||
| Consumer marketplace discovery app | ||
| Upfront full payment at booking | Deposit option available | |
| Booking credit packs (prepaid sessions) | ||
| Automatic forward-scheduling | ||
| 24-hour appointment reminders | SMS + Email | |
| Multi-staff scheduling | ||
| Client marketplace reviews system | ||
| 3-day free trial |
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Common questions
Common questions
Answers about booking, payments, and getting started with Nextro.
Is Nextro cheaper than Booksy?
For a solo operator, Nextro's £29/month flat fee is lower than Booksy's starting price of around £40/month. The difference is more significant if you are also paying Booksy's commission on new marketplace clients — those fees add up over a full diary. However, if you rely on Booksy's consumer app to acquire new clients, the marketplace visibility may offset its cost.
Does Nextro have a Booksy-style marketplace?
No. Nextro does not have a consumer discovery app. Clients reach your Nextro booking page via a direct link — from your Instagram bio, your Google Business profile, a WhatsApp message, or anywhere else you share it. This means Nextro works best for businesses that already have a following or regular clients, rather than those just starting out and needing new client discovery.
Can I switch from Booksy to Nextro without losing my clients?
Yes. Your clients belong to you, not to Booksy. You can set up your Nextro booking page, then share the new link with your existing clients via social media, direct message, or email. Most operators complete the switch in a single afternoon. There is no minimum contract on Nextro, so you are not locked in.
Does Nextro have SMS reminders like Booksy?
Nextro currently sends 24-hour appointment reminders by email rather than SMS. Booksy offers both SMS and email reminders as part of its paid plans. If SMS reminders are important to your workflow, that is worth factoring into your comparison.
What does Booksy offer that Nextro does not?
Booksy has features that Nextro does not: a consumer marketplace for client discovery, an SMS reminder system, multi-staff calendar management, and a public review system tied to your marketplace profile. If you manage a team, rely on Booksy for new client acquisition, or value SMS reminders, Booksy may be the better fit for your business.