Online booking, intake forms and reminders for massage therapists and clinics.
Our method explains how we check each of these on vendors' own pages.
Prices copied from each vendor's pricing page and checked November 5, 2026. Apps are listed alphabetically, not ranked.
Best for
The best booking software for barbershops, salons, spas, massage, tanning, fitness studios, padel clubs and other small businesses, with prices, card fees and catches from each vendor's pages, checked November 4 to 6, 2026. Plus our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 6, 2026 · Prices checked November 4, 2026
Reviews
Acuity Scheduling's prices, plan limits, card fees and refund rules for barbershops, salons, spas, massage and fitness, from its own pages (checked November 5, 2026), compared with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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Arketa's prices, fees and terms for fitness studios and massage, from its own pages (checked November 5, 2026), and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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Arketa vs Mindbody on price, card fees, contracts, reminders, spot booking, branded apps, marketplaces, support and switching, for small fitness studios, plus how our pick, MeetScarlet, compares. Checked November 5, 2026.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
Best for
Booking apps for massage therapists compared on intake forms, SOAP notes, no-show fees, reminders, packages, gift cards, price for one or two therapists, card rates and contracts. Plus where our pick, MeetScarlet, fits. From each vendor's pages, checked November 4, 2026.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 4, 2026
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Booksy's pricing, Boost fee, card rates, terms and ratings for barbers, spas, massage and tanning salons, from its own pages (checked November 4, 2026), and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 4, 2026
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Boulevard's pricing, card fees, contract terms and support for spas, massage businesses and barbershops, from its own pages (checked November 4, 2026), and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 4, 2026
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Fresha's prices, card fees, 20% new-client fee and terms for barbers, spas, massage and tanning, from its own pages (checked November 3, 2026), and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 3, 2026
Alternatives
Six Fresha alternatives for barbers, spas, massage and tanning, ordered by how many of Fresha's documented pain points each one fixes: the 20% new-client fee, marketplace-tied booking, per-person pricing and card fees, plus where our pick, MeetScarlet, fits. Checked November 4, 2026.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 4, 2026
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Fresha vs Square Appointments on price by team size, card fees, marketplace fees, rooms and beds, memberships, support and switching, for barbers, spas, massage and tanning, plus how our pick, MeetScarlet, compares. Checked November 5, 2026.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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GlossGenius's pricing, card fees, plan limits and terms for barbers, spas and massage businesses, from its own pages (checked November 4, 2026), and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 4, 2026
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Mangomint's one-plan pricing, add-ons, card rates and terms for salons, spas, barbershops and massage studios, from its own pages (checked November 5, 2026), compared with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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MassageBook's prices, directory fees, card rates and terms for massage therapists, checked November 5, 2026, and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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Mindbody's pricing, card fees and contract terms for fitness studios, spas, massage and salons, from its own pages (checked November 4, 2026), and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 4, 2026
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Setmore's free plan, Pro prices, card fees, refund rules and limits for barbers, salons, spas, massage and fitness, from its own pages (checked November 5, 2026), compared with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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SimplyBook.me's free and paid plans, monthly booking caps, feature slots, fees and terms, from its own pages (checked November 5, 2026), compared with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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Square Appointments' plans, card fees and limits for barbers, spas, massage, tanning and studios, from Square's pages (checked November 3, 2026), and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 3, 2026
Alternatives
Six Square Appointments alternatives for barbers, spas, massage and small studios, ordered by how many of Square's documented gaps each one fixes: room booking only on Premium, no waitlist or no-show fees on Free, Square-only payments and limited phone support, plus where our pick, MeetScarlet, fits. Checked November 5, 2026.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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Vagaro's pricing, card fees and contract terms for barbers, spas, massage, tanning and studios, from its own pages (checked November 3, 2026), and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 3, 2026
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Six Vagaro alternatives for barbers, spas, massage and tanning, ordered by how many of Vagaro's documented pain points each one fixes: the 6-month promotional price, Vagaro's own card processing, per-booking marketplace promotion fees and unpriced add-ons, plus where our pick, MeetScarlet, fits. Checked November 5, 2026.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 5, 2026
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Vagaro vs Fresha on price, card fees, marketplace fees, contracts, support and switching, for barbers, spas, massage and tanning, plus how our pick, MeetScarlet, compares. Checked November 3 and 4, 2026.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 3, 2026
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Vagaro vs Square Appointments on price, card fees, marketplaces, no-show fees, reminders, memberships, contracts, switching and support, for barbers, spas, massage and studios, plus how our pick, MeetScarlet, compares. Checked November 4, 2026.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 4, 2026
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WellnessLiving's pricing, card fees and contract terms for fitness studios, spas, massage and barbershops, from its own pages (checked November 4, 2026), and how it compares with our pick, MeetScarlet.
Updated November 5, 2026 · Prices checked November 4, 2026
Compare prices for 22 booking apps
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