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- Industry: Cosmetics
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Must have
Reviewed on 2019-09-22
Really good keeping up with analysis. So overall it's a valuable resource and must need.
Really good keeping up with analysis. So overall it's a valuable resource and must need.
Pros
The function on payment. I can charge a will or make clients prepay.
Cons
The freeze up at time and scheduling update load slow.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Meets the need for clientele
Reviewed on 2022-12-21
Pros
I purchased this software for my daughter who is a brand new salon owner. I wanted to make sure that she was able to communicate with her clients in a way that would be effective and easy to use so that she did not have any issues. For the volume she's currently taking in, this works well and it's not stressful.
Cons
I'm personally not a fan of the app visually. To me it seems a little dated however that's just an aesthetic. The app definitely does what we need it to do so no complaint there.
Reasons for Switching to Booksy Biz
This was just to get a foot in the door and have her begin to take bookings online to avoid chaos and overbooking. We are still exploring options.- Industry: Cosmetics
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Booksy seems to be too understaffed and overwhelmed to be as effective as it can
Reviewed on 2022-05-04
I hate the fact that I'm stuck using this awful company (if I jumped ship I would lose the...
I hate the fact that I'm stuck using this awful company (if I jumped ship I would lose the hundereds of reviews that I had amassed while I was using Genbook). Booksy clearly got greedy by acquiring a competitor and instead of boosting up its staffing to handle the numerous bugs in its software as well as the influx of all the new customers from the competitor, they choose to go cheap with keeping its domestic staff lean (which I'm sure is terrible for morale) and contracting with ill-trained overseas customer support who are essentially useless when it comes to addressing the very real flaws in its system.
Pros
Good effort that they offer videos and webinars to help users navigate how to use Booksy. Too bad that those videos and webinars tend to be general and vague, and when there are specific questions and issues (or problems we run into that we point out) they are simply not addressed. I like that someone from Booksy reached out to me as a new customer after being migrated from Genbook to help me with my questions, but that was only for a period of a month and now that there are still ongoing questions and issues I need help with that person no longer responds. I know that it is due to the fact that the staffer is constantly being given new accounts as the old ones "age out" but it is indicative of how this business prioritizes profits from account volume rather than maintaining a robust, unassailable product with good customer service.
Cons
TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. Booksy touts offering support by phone (except they are so short staffed that the wait time is interminable), email (response rate is about several weeks), and 24/7 chat (response rate several hours for a reply, and oftentimes the overseas support person is not equipped to provide an answer or solution and when that is the case then they just ghost the conversation. Here is an example of a typical exchange. Me: Please help me w/ this problem accessing the waitlist, namely the fact that there does not seem to be one period. Booksy: The waiting list works so that it is only displayed if there is at least one free slot in business. Please check if the slot is available, then it should be working fine! Me: What do you mean that the waiting list works only so that it is only displayed if there is at least one free slot in business? The whole point of the waiting list is so that if all the slots are currently booked, whoever is on the waitlist is notified if the slot they want becomes available. Please explain b/c Booksy's waitlist does not make sense to me. Booksy: no response
Response from Booksy
We are sorry the transition to Booksy from Genbook did not meet your expectation. It is never our intention to leave anyone with questions and we appreciate you sticking with us. We've made strides to improve response times on the phone and in the in-app chat. If you find yourself with a question please reach out so we can assist.
- Industry: Cosmetics
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Gain and Retain is the name of the game!
Reviewed on 2020-04-21
Pros
This is the most user friendly and useful booking app I’ve ever used. It makes it so easy to gain new clients while making your return clients feel just as special. With all of the customized emails and social media support it’s makes my job easier knowing my clients can always find me on any platform.
Cons
As some of the features are really cool like the boost. Making it where you can offer happy hours to fill your day faster. But at 30% for the clients first visit it can get a little spendy.
- Industry: Cosmetics
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Independent Barber
Reviewed on 2019-09-30
Excellent
Excellent
Pros
Love Booksy since joining it has help me with marketing, scheduling, and keeping track of business transactions. I highly recommend it for anyone that is Up and coming Entrepreneurs and self employed individuals
Cons
More marketing ads added to software and more exposure clients reviews and ratings
Alternatives Considered
StyleSeatReasons for Choosing Booksy Biz
A great service rep convinced meReasons for Switching to Booksy Biz
Wanted something more friendly and easy to use- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Good basic system
Reviewed on 2019-10-08
Customer service had gone down hill but overall the system is pretty solid
Customer service had gone down hill but overall the system is pretty solid
Pros
Ease of use marketing too easy adjustments
Cons
Inability to retract unfair reviews and better customization to text marketing as well as web integration
Alternatives Considered
Square AppointmentsReasons for Switching to Booksy Biz
Initial price but now Booksy has increased so I may go back snd can compare again- Industry: Cosmetics
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Online Booking is the reason my business continues to grow!
Reviewed on 2019-09-25
benefits include my clients finding other beauty services on the same app so they love finding...
benefits include my clients finding other beauty services on the same app so they love finding their beauty pros in one spot! managing my appointments is effortless so I can focus behind the chair!
Pros
I love the customization available when booking clients and appointments(color coding, time variations) I also like the templates they have to share so easily on social platforms. I love the Booking integration on social channels and google maps and yelp and IG! App is highly functional and looks good too!
Cons
some of the ways things are worded can be slightly complex on the back end but thankfully they have an incredible support system in place!
- Industry: Cosmetics
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
5 Star Rating
Reviewed on 2019-08-28
Pros
How detailed you can make your services.
Cons
There is nothing that I dont like about this software.
Alternatives Considered
StyleSeatReasons for Choosing Booksy Biz
Clients didnt really enjoy the process to book appointments.Switched From
VagaroReasons for Switching to Booksy Biz
Better fit for what I was looking for.- Industry: Motion Pictures & Film
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Excellent
Reviewed on 2019-09-24
Easy to use my clients love it I love it and most of all I love the little Booksy icon .
Easy to use my clients love it I love it and most of all I love the little Booksy icon .
Pros
How much my clients love booking the appointments on booksy.
Cons
What's not to like about booksy its great.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
I used it to book a manicure and it was super easy
Reviewed on 2024-06-10
Pros
Clear interface, intuitive to use, great overall
Cons
I didn't receive an email confirming my appointment, it would have been nice to get one on the back of my scheduling
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Not great
Reviewed on 2023-10-30
Pros
Not anything that made me want to keep the application.
Cons
There wasn't a lot of easy-to-use points in the application
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Makes booking haircuts simple
Reviewed on 2023-05-15
Overall I have had a very positive experience. My bookings have always gone through without issue.
Overall I have had a very positive experience. My bookings have always gone through without issue.
Pros
Booksy makes it very easy for me to book my haircut appointments. It shows all the available days and times that my barber is free.
Cons
I wouldn't say there is anything I dislike about Booksy, however it could be nice to have a request feature. For example, sometimes my barber works overtime so it could be useful to request an appointment in case they are able to cut my hair outside of regular hours.
- Industry: Public Relations & Communications
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Over Charged My Bank Account
Reviewed on 2021-11-16
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AWFUL!!!!
This app has overcharged my bank account several times. I have tried to contact them several times and they will not get back with me. I have emailed them, called them and no response. I have been very patient. Still no response. Not even the [SENSITIVE CONTENT] will respond to me. Just shows the business ethic on their end and the lack of compassion towards the hairdressers that pay them to have their service. We as hairdressers are extremely busy. They billed me on the third of this month and then again on the 11th for $29. They also charged me $29 for messaging which I opted out of when I first got the app but they charged me anyway. So BEWARE OF THIS APP AND THE CHARGES!
I have tried to erase my bank information and all other personal information, it will not let me erase my information. So now I have to call the bank and change bank cards.
This is a HIGE HASSLE when I tried to be patient and nice about this on going issue for MONTHS!
When you call you get blown off to the app chat line or asked to email them! COWARDS if you ask me!! Quick to take your money 💴 but hide when they make a mistake in taking too much mistakenly!
Response from Booksy
We're sorry you've had this experience with your subscription payments and we appreciate your patience as we work for a resolution.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
No waitlist
Reviewed on 2022-04-14
Initially, it seemed they were very responsive and helpful. I tried the online chat and heard...
Initially, it seemed they were very responsive and helpful. I tried the online chat and heard nothing but crickets when I followed up to a vague answer I received.
Pros
Genbook was purchased by Booksy and I will say the migration of data was great. Booksy assigned a rep to me for a few weeks to help with the transition which was nice.
Cons
I need a waitlist. Booksy claims they have one but it is virtually impossible to access which to me, means it does not exist. If you can’t find it easily, it’s useless. I’ve been told that improving that feature a top priority but I’m not holding my breath. Am already looking for another solution and I haven’t even been with them for 30 days
Response from Booksy
Thank you for the great review! We know the waitlist is an important tool for businesses on Booksy and are working on developing a solution that is user friendly for both businesses and their clients. We appreciate that you gave us a try, and we hope that, should you decide to come back, our solution will be exactly what you need.
- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Worst booking system ever used
Reviewed on 2023-03-06
Overall it was awful. I was billed incorrectly for a system error that was made and then my account...
Overall it was awful. I was billed incorrectly for a system error that was made and then my account got disabled. As a salon relying on appointments being able to operate I was left in an awful situation. I tried numerous attempts for assistance and I just got sent around in circles. Their system error had detrimental effects to my business and there was zero acknowledgment of this or apology.
Pros
Aesthetically pleasing. It’s hard for me to find pros as I am so dissatisfied overall.
Cons
Terrible customer support. System errors and nobody to assist. They do not care about their customers!
- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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What am I paying for?
Reviewed on 2022-02-21
Pretty bad. Not impressed at all.
Pretty bad. Not impressed at all.
Pros
Very client friendly. Super easy for them to book and reach you.
Cons
Customer service is atrocious. I have been waiting over 24 hours for the chat team to get back to me after they stopped responded mid conversation. They will just completely ignore you. You have to wait forever to to get someone on the phone. They have an option to have your daily- yearly reports sent to you from the app. It used to work and now you can only do it from a desktop computer or a tablet. The option to do it from the app is there but it doesn’t work. You will book an appointment and it will disappear off your book or never show up. Let’s not talk about how long it takes to get your money from them. I refuse to even take payment through them because they are so inconsistent with fees and will tell you your money has been sent when it hasn’t. All in all I’m not sure what I am paying for. I wouldn’t recommend Booksy ever.
Response from Booksy
We're so sorry you've had this experience. It is never our intent to leave anyone in the lurch with their business. You might join a webinar where you will have the opportunity to ask questions, get answers, and see how Booksy works with a Booksy expert.
- Industry: Cosmetics
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 1.0 /10
Don’t get this app. Not what it use to be.
Reviewed on 2022-01-16
I use to love this app before they “upgraded” in 2021.
I use to love this app before they “upgraded” in 2021.
Pros
Payouts are extremely slow if you deserve to use the prepayment option.
Cons
Customer service will leave you on read if you have a problem
Response from Booksy
Thank you for your feedback! We initiate payouts daily for any funds that are collected throughout the day. Once a payout is initiated, depending on your bank, it typically takes 2-3 business days to post to your bank account.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Could very well work for your business, but since Genbook was bought out we had to switch. Not...
Reviewed on 2022-02-11
Its been terrible. The onboarding team was very helpful but they're only useful while you move...
Its been terrible. The onboarding team was very helpful but they're only useful while you move over. The tech support is pretty much non existent
Pros
Seems easy enough of and straight forward but does not do what We need/want it to
Cons
When clients are sent to book there are advertisements for other competitors and business with similar products in the main header/banner of the booking webpage. We cant take payment through Booksy to track analytics if someone wants to pay in store. Customers have to pay through an email sent after the appointment scheduled. Its not a conducive, streamlined or well configured UX.
Response from Booksy
Your customers can pay for their services any number of ways, really however you want to accept payments. You can give them the option to pay for services through the Booksy app using Mobile Payments, in-store with the Booksy Card Reader, or by any offline payment method like cash or gift card.
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Best Software
Reviewed on 2019-09-29
I love it. Its awesome! And the help is always friendly even when you have silly questions they are...
I love it. Its awesome! And the help is always friendly even when you have silly questions they are always willing to help.
Pros
I have used booksy a long time ago when they just started, then went back on the books and paper for a while, then they came to see me and i saw so many upgrades and features, i dont use any other apps, they are the best of the best in salon business, i can do anything and everything i need to. Amazing software, easy and user friendly. I LOVE IT!
Cons
I Have nothing negative to say.
Except for the gallery could be easier to use....
if you click on a pic and want to go back it takes you to the top again. if you could go back and stay where you are that would be great otherwise you have to keep scrolling down. or if they could add in sections in the gallery like example.. in the salon business. say you have a full service salon. in one folder Nails, in another folder , Hair, ect. that would be awesome. or to categorize the peoples images in the salon. for example.... (Me) Chantelle and all my images under my name in a folder separate from Dee or sons images. so that way everyone creates their own profiles.
- Industry: Individual & Family Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Glass cuts by Memphis
Reviewed on 2022-11-09
It’s a great app just has a few quirks to work out
It’s a great app just has a few quirks to work out
Pros
The app is great it helps me keep everybody in order and to create a smooth operating system so I can get everybody out with ease.
Cons
The only dislike I truly have is that it takes a while to get problems sorted out through customer service and that there is no notification there is no email or text message to the business end of the communication if I don’t have my eyes on the app I want to see who is booking or be notified if someone knew his boat
Response from Booksy
Thanks for the great feedback! We'd love to know more about your experience. When you have a moment, please reach out so we can look into it.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Avoid
Reviewed on 2023-03-03
very poor, genbook was much better. Scheduled calls to review issue and no-one called at scheduled...
very poor, genbook was much better. Scheduled calls to review issue and no-one called at scheduled time to discuss issues.
Pros
I don't like the software, can't make easy admin changes
Cons
Can't make easy admin changes without completely losing ability to schedule.
- Industry: Research
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Booksy is the best alternative to keep apoitments running
Reviewed on 2022-11-08
It has been okay, It has simplified my life and appointments, it is a way to keep the bills...
It has been okay, It has simplified my life and appointments, it is a way to keep the bills organized and the best options on hand
Pros
It is easy to use and customize, there's no way to can't mistake information and lost your appointment. The confirmation gives you that certainty and the reminders are always organized on your calendars
Cons
It is a bit repetitive, and sometimes it's confusing where to book or check a business since you have so many options and ways to access their information
Response from Booksy
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you're enjoying using Booksy to make and manage your appointments.
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Poor update
Reviewed on 2017-05-29
Pros
Customers can book online without having to call and stop us in work. The app seems to work great for customers
Cons
The update. The fact it sometimes double books appointments. There is no colour difference with appointments so hard to figure out who's coming when under each person. The app doesn't seem to like any iPhone, iPad systems.
Response from Booksy
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. We need to hear both the good and the bad to produce a better product, so we appreciate that you've come forward with this information. Right now, our first priority is addressing the negative experience you have had with the with the newest version. We remember the issues you had with the iPad and the double bookings and, as the new version has been stabilized, we hope that these issues are no longer a problem. This does not excuse those issues on our side and we understand your frustration as a busy professional. We can't apologize enough for the setbacks you may have encountered, and thank you for your patience during those times. We would like to speak with you personally to cover any issues you'd like to discuss (e.g. color). Hopefully, we can find solutions that meet your needs and prevent future inconveniences to your business.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Booksy Review
Reviewed on 2019-10-04
Foxy has solve so many problems in my business that allows people to give me reviews pay a fair...
Foxy has solve so many problems in my business that allows people to give me reviews pay a fair appointments in advance it text them emails them and make sure that I don’t have to spend my time answering phone calls and text
Pros
But I could use this as a point of sale versus paying for square and PayPal also that Clients could pay me in advance and I can vary the amounts
Cons
Help desk on different time zone, and constant emails
Alternatives Considered
StyleSeatReasons for Choosing Booksy Biz
Ease of useSwitched From
Acuity SchedulingReasons for Switching to Booksy Biz
Ease of use and cost- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Small Business Savior
Reviewed on 2019-02-07
Booksy is one of the three main components of my business' smooth start and quick success....
Booksy is one of the three main components of my business' smooth start and quick success. Eliminating a Receptionist and now having direct access to my clients scheduling needs has allowed me to satisfy my clients and grown my business. Without Booksy owning my own business would definitely not be as easy, lucrative or enjoyable as it has been.
Pros
My clients, age range from teenagers to elderly, can easily navigate the software on whether on the Booksy App or Booksy.com.
Cons
I reviewed, downloaded and tried 5 different booking software/Apps before I chose Booksy. I have yet to find an aspect of Booksy I do not like.