Slot’d vs Booksy
A marketplace-free alternative to Booksy
Booksy puts you in a beauty marketplace alongside every other provider. Slot’d gives you your own branded link to share with the clients you already have — no marketplace, no competing for their attention.
Start free for 14 days| Slot’d | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking for personal-care services | ✓ | ✓ |
| Take deposits to cut no-shows | Built in (Stripe) | ✓ |
| Your own branded link (not a marketplace listing) | ✓ | Marketplace-first |
| Clients stay yours (no discovery of competitors) | ✓ | Shared marketplace |
| First-to-claim Slots for last-minute openings | ✓ | — |
| Works across trades, not just beauty | ✓ | Beauty-focused |
| Flat solo price | $19/mo + small per-booking fee | Tiered |
Your clients, not a marketplace’s
Slot’d never shows your clients a competitor. Your link is yours — share it and keep the relationship.
Fill last-minute gaps
Post a cancellation as a first-to-claim Slot and drop it in your story; the first to tap books and pays.
One tool for any trade
Beauty today, something else tomorrow — Slot’d spans coaching, tutoring, property, and personal care.
How it works
- 01
Post a Slot
Create a real opening — a service, a time, and a price. It becomes a Slot with its own shareable link.
- 02
Share the link
Drop it in your bio, a story, a DM, or a group chat. Your audience becomes your booking engine.
- 03
First to claim wins
The first person to tap it books and pays instantly. The Slot locks so no one double-books.
Choose Booksy if…
- •You want marketplace discovery — new clients finding you by searching Booksy.
- •You specifically need beauty-marketplace features like that ecosystem’s reviews and promotions.
- •Being listed in a directory of local providers is core to how you get booked.
Comparison reflects publicly available information as of July 2026. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Questions
Will I lose marketplace discovery with Slot’d?
Slot’d isn’t a marketplace — it’s your own link. If most of your business comes from people you already reach (social, referrals, repeat clients), that’s exactly who Slot’d is for.
Can clients pay a deposit?
Yes — take a deposit or full payment at booking via Stripe, which sharply cuts no-shows.
What does Slot’d cost?
One Solo plan at $19/mo with a 14-day free trial, plus a small per-booking fee. You keep your payouts.