Ava PRO vs Booksy
Which is better, Ava PRO or Booksy?
It depends on where your clients come from. Booksy is a strong choice for barbers and solo pros who want one flat low price, a free profile on a busy consumer booking app, and promotion that is paid only when a new client books. Ava PRO does not have a marketplace or a retail point of sale with inventory yet, so if you rely on those, Booksy is the better fit.[1][4]
Ava PRO and Booksy, row by row
| Feature | Ava PRO | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $245/mo | One plan, $29.99 a month plus tax with all features included; each extra team member $20 a month. Billed monthly.[1] |
| Booking and new-client fees | Unlimited nudges · we’ll never charge you to fill your own calendar | No booking fees and no client fees; optional Boost charges a one-time 30% of a Boost client’s first visit, up to $100.[1] |
| Text and phone answering | Ava on voice · 24/7 calls | An automated receptionist in beta answers calls and completes the booking, in English and Spanish, free for at least 12 months for the first 500 providers (later price not published). SMS message blasts and free confirmations and reminders.[3][2] |
| Online booking | Unlimited texts, calls & bookings · no counts, no meters | 24/7 online booking through the Booksy profile link, Instagram, Facebook, Reserve with Google and a QR code.[2] |
| Payments and card processing | Stripe Connect · your bank account | Mobile payments and keyed entry 2.69% + $0.30; Booksy Card Reader 2.49% + $0.10; Tap to Pay 2.49% + $0.20; next-business-day payouts free, 30-minute fast payouts 1.5%.[1] |
| Memberships and packages | Packages, memberships, balances | Included in the subscription.[1][2] |
| Reminders and marketing | Reminders, campaigns, follow-ups | Confirmations and reminders always free; email marketing; 2,000 free SMS marketing messages a month; automated campaigns, social media marketing and a loyalty card program.[1][2] |
| Run the business by text | Owner commands · run by text or voice | Not compared yet |
| Consumer marketplace | No | Yes — a free listing on the Booksy marketplace (customer app and booksy.com); visibility can be turned off.[4] |
| Retail point of sale with inventory | No | Yes — checkout, cash register, card readers, and inventory management of products sold or used.[2] |
| Payroll | Not yet | Not published; the features page lists commissions and staff performance reports.[2] |
| Contract terms | $245/mo | Monthly subscription, no commitment, cancel anytime. Booksy offers a 14-day free trial, no card required.[1] |
Who should pick Booksy?
Booksy is the better pick for a barber or solo beauty pro who wants one low flat price, a free listing on a consumer booking app, and optional pay-per-result promotion to new clients.[1][4]
Who should pick Ava PRO?
Ava PRO is the better pick if you want:
- Unlimited texts, calls & bookings · no counts, no meters
- Ava on voice · 24/7 calls
- Ava on SMS
- Owner commands · run by text or voice
- Packages, memberships, balances
- Stripe Connect · your bank account
Questions about Booksy
How much does Booksy cost?
Booksy lists $29.99 a month plus tax, with all features included, and $20 a month for each additional team member.[1]
Does Booksy charge for new clients?
Booksy charges no booking fees. Only with its optional Boost feature turned on does it charge a one-time 30% of a new client’s first visit, capped at $100.[1]
Does Booksy answer phone calls?
Booksy offers an automated receptionist in beta that answers calls and completes the booking, in English or Spanish; it is free for at least 12 months for the first 500 providers who join.[3]
Is there a contract with Booksy?
Booksy is a monthly subscription with no commitment, and you can cancel anytime.[1]
Competitor details checked October 2026 from Booksy’s public pricing and feature pages.
Booksy is a trademark of its owner. Ava Intelligence LLC is not affiliated with Booksy.