Published by Velixa. This is a comparison from one of the providers discussed, not an independent review. Check each provider’s current UK terms before making a decision.
What to weigh up before moving
Define the reason for changing systems before comparing features. List the workflows you want to improve, your current recurring charges and the booking channels you rely on. Use those requirements to assess Velixa and the other options you are considering.
Who may prefer Velixa
A branded booking website or widget and a subscription that includes team members are priorities for your business.
Who may be better staying with Booksy
Your current Booksy booking channels and established workflows already meet your needs; check the cost and practical effect of changing them.
Velixa pricing at a glance
Try Velixa free for 7 days, then £15 a month on monthly billing. No setup fee or per-team-member charges. Payment fees, prepaid SMS and optional add-ons are separate. Additional locations and Inventory & POS are paid add-ons. See Velixa pricing for current details. Payment processing, prepaid SMS and optional add-ons are separate; additional locations and Inventory & POS are paid add-ons.
How Booksy prices it
Booksy's UK pricing lists £40/month plus VAT, with £5/month plus VAT per additional user. Optional Boost carries a one-time 30% fee, minimum £5, on a qualifying new client's first visit. Standard marketplace bookings and Boost are different fee cases. Payment processing is separate.
Booking, diary and client experience
Velixa provides a hosted booking website and an embeddable widget connected to staff and service availability. In a Booksy trial or demo, check the same customer journey: service selection, staff choice, available times and appointment changes.
Velixa keeps client history, team-entered notes and intake forms together. Check how the records and fields you rely on can be accessed, exported and transferred before changing platforms. Do not assume all data types migrate in the same way.
Payments and cancellation protection
Every Velixa appointment booking is secured with a card saved via Stripe. No payment is taken at booking. On the appointment day, charge the card on file or record payment in cash. Applicable cancellation and no-show charges follow your policy and successful collection is not guaranteed. Check Booksy's deposit, card-saving and settlement options separately.
Team workflows and communications
Velixa includes staff diaries, rotas, time off and service assignments without per-team-member subscription charges. Additional locations are a paid add-on. Compare your actual staff schedules, permissions and location requirements in Booksy before deciding.
Velixa includes email reminders and email marketing tools, with optional SMS using prepaid credits. Compare enabled channels, message allowances, paid extras and consent settings in the plan you would use with Booksy.
Retention and repeat visits
Velixa supports prepaid packages, recurring memberships, gift cards and loyalty programmes. These purchases and benefits are separate from the no-upfront-payment appointment booking process. Check the exact billing, redemption and reporting workflows you need in each platform.
Your website, widget and booking links
Velixa includes a hosted business website and booking widget. Review your domain, service pages, existing website and booking links before switching, and test how the booking route appears on a phone.
Marketplace and new-client discovery
Velixa does not currently operate a consumer marketplace. It gives your business direct booking routes through a hosted website, link or widget. If you depend on marketplace discovery, assess that channel separately using Booksy's current information and your own booking-source records.
Mobile access
Velixa offers merchant apps for iOS and Android. Test the diary, client records and payment tasks your team needs on its actual devices before choosing a platform.
At a glance
A useful alternative must fit the way your business works. Compare the full charges, booking journey and practical switching requirements, then use the detailed comparison for the provider-specific context.
Moving without disruption
List future appointments, client records, packages, memberships, gift-card balances, website links and payment arrangements before moving. Agree what can be transferred and checked. Do not assume saved cards, active subscriptions or consent records move automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How should I compare Velixa with Booksy?
Start with your team size, booking sources, payment workflow and essential features. Compare the full cost of the plans you would use, then test the same tasks in each product.
Does Velixa take appointment deposits?
No. Every appointment booking is secured with a card saved via Stripe, with no payment taken at booking. On the appointment day, charge the card on file or record payment in cash. Applicable cancellation fees are separate.
Will my existing data and saved cards transfer?
Check export and migration options before switching. Appointment records, notes, balances, recurring subscriptions and saved payment methods may need different handling. Do not assume automatic transfer.
Sources & verification
Official provider pricing, feature and help pages used for the factual statements above. Open the relevant source pages to verify the details directly. Copy reviewed 9 September 2026. Current prices and terms: see the linked provider sources.
Booksy is a trade mark of its respective owner. Velixa is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Booksy. Pricing, features and terms can change. Please visit Booksy’s official website directly for current information before making a purchasing decision.