How Bookatu compares
Weighing up booking software? Here is how Bookatu stacks up against the popular platforms, with sourced prices. The short version: 0% commission on your bookings, your clients stay yours, and deposits land in your own Stripe account.
Bookatu vs Timely: a price that does not grow with your team
Timely is priced per staff member; Bookatu is priced by active clients, with 0% commission. Prices for New Zealand and the US, each linked to its source.
Bookatu vs Fresha: the 0% commission alternative
Fresha now charges a monthly subscription plus a 20% fee on new marketplace clients. Bookatu takes 0% commission. Every price links to its source.
Fresha alternatives in 2026: prices, fees and who each one suits
Fresha alternatives with real prices: Timely, Booksy, Vagaro, Square, GlossGenius, Setmore, Goldie, Kitomba and Bookatu, each linked to its pricing page.
Bookatu vs Booksy: predictable pricing, no booking commission
Booksy is US$29.99 a month plus US$20 for each extra staff member, with an optional 30% Boost fee on new clients. Bookatu takes 0% commission. Sources linked.
Bookatu vs Vagaro: priced by clients, not calendars
Vagaro is priced per location by bookable calendars, from AU$45 a month in Australia. Bookatu prices by active clients with 0% commission. Sources linked.
Bookatu vs Square Appointments: booking that works in New Zealand
Square does not process card payments in New Zealand. Bookatu takes deposits in NZ through your own Stripe account, with 0% commission.
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