How much does booking software cost?
Booking platforms can charge a fixed subscription, fees for each user or team member, commissions, payment-processing charges and optional add-ons. Compare the costs that apply to the way your business actually takes bookings.
Fixed subscription vs commission pricing
A fixed subscription is predictable each month. Commission pricing changes with the value and proportion of bookings covered by the commission, so two businesses using the same platform may pay different totals.
How commission costs change as revenue grows
When commission is calculated as a percentage of appointment value, the cash cost can rise as commission-bearing booking revenue rises. This calculator keeps the booking proportion and commission rate separate.
Per-staff pricing and growing teams
Some subscriptions change when more bookable team members are added. Include any current per-user or per-staff charges in the additional monthly fees field.
What costs should you compare?
Review the base subscription, commissions, team charges, payment processing, messaging, websites, reporting and optional features. Check whether each cost is compulsory or only applies when you use a particular service.
Why the lowest headline price may cost more
A low or zero base fee does not automatically mean the lowest total cost. Equally, commission may only apply to certain bookings. The useful comparison is your estimated total under each provider’s current terms.