Booksy costs £29.99/month plus add-ons. Tavix is £29/month flat — everything included, with WhatsApp built in.
Compare pricing, features, WhatsApp messaging, and UK-specific advantages between Tavix and Booksy.
Booksy is a well-known booking platform, especially in the US and barber market. In the UK, it starts at around £29.99/month before add-ons — and still relies on SMS and email for client messaging. Tavix is one flat £29/month with everything included — WhatsApp reminders, deposits, AI Follow-ups, loyalty and more, no per-staff fees and no add-on charges — zero commission, and features built specifically for UK beauty professionals.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Tavix | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | £29/mo flat — everything included | From £29.99/mo |
| Commission | 0% — always | Commission on marketplace bookings |
| WhatsApp messaging | Confirmations, reminders, re-engagement, birthday marketing — included | Not available — SMS/email only |
| Client reviews | Sent to Google Business Profile | Kept inside Booksy app |
| Re-engagement | AI-drafted Follow-ups for lapsed clients — you approve | Basic reminders only |
| Birthday marketing | Birthday offers via WhatsApp, sent when you approve — included | Not available |
| Post-visit follow-ups | Thank-you & Google review request you approve — included | Not available |
| UK focus | Built for the UK market | Global / US-focused |
| Competitor visibility | Your own branded booking page | Competitors shown in marketplace |
| Data ownership | Full ownership — no marketplace | Tied to Booksy platform |
| Setup time | Under 10 minutes | 15–30 minutes |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card required | 14-day free trial |
| Payment processing | Stripe (standard rates) | Booksy Payments |
Feature-by-feature breakdown
£ Pricing
✉ WhatsApp vs SMS
★ Reviews
🇬🇧 UK focus vs global
🔄 Smart re-engagement
Which one is right for you?
Booksy might be better if you...
- Run a barbershop and want strong marketplace discovery in the US
- Need POS hardware integration built into the app
- Prefer an established global brand with a large user base
- Don't need WhatsApp messaging or Follow-ups
- Are comfortable with the £29.99+ monthly cost
Tavix is better if you...
- Want to save money — Tavix is a fraction of the price of Booksy
- Want to message clients on WhatsApp instead of SMS
- Want Follow-ups, birthday offers and Google review requests — all approved by you
- Want reviews on Google, not locked inside an app
- Want a platform built specifically for UK beauty professionals
- Want zero commission on every booking
The verdict
For UK beauty professionals, Tavix is the smarter choice
Booksy is a solid platform if you're a barber in the US looking for marketplace traffic. But for UK-based beauty professionals — hairdressers, nail techs, lash artists, aestheticians — Tavix offers more value.
WhatsApp messaging alone is a game-changer. In the UK, WhatsApp is how people communicate. Sending appointment reminders, Follow-ups and birthday offers through WhatsApp (instead of SMS that gets ignored) means higher open rates, fewer no-shows, and more repeat bookings.
Booksy charges £29.99/month before extras. Tavix is one flat £29/month with everything included — WhatsApp reminders, client engagement, birthday marketing, and Google reviews all built in, with zero commission and no add-ons or per-staff fees to worry about.
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