Zotview vs Booksy
Booksy is for barbershops and salons that want booking software with its own client marketplace, card payments and optional Boost, which takes a fee on a new client's first visit. Zotview is for barbershops and salons that want their own website with online booking in Arabic, Turkish or English, a free plan, a flat monthly price and no commission.
Competitor details change often; check their official site for current plans.
| Topic | Zotview | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: the website and online booking are on the free plan too. | No free plan; a 14-day free trial on its US pricing page, with no credit card required. (source, checked on November 3, 2026) |
| Monthly price | Pro: $19 a month for the business, with no per-staff fee. | On Booksy's US pricing page: $29.99 a month, plus $20 a month for each additional team member, plus tax. (source, checked on November 3, 2026) |
| Commission without Boost | None: no commission on any booking. | No commission on new clients who find you through your own marketing, or on clients from Booksy while Boost is off, per its US pricing page. (source, checked on November 3, 2026) |
| New clients from a marketplace | No fee: Zotview has no marketplace, and clients book through your own link. | Optional Boost: a one-time fee of 30% of a Boost client's first visit, up to $100 on its US pricing page; free to turn on, with no monthly fee. (source, checked on November 3, 2026) |
| Own website | Included on every plan: a multi-page website with booking, on a free <name>.zotview.com address, or on your own domain with Pro. | A website builder or own domain isn't mentioned on its US pricing page, which mentions a Booksy Profile Link to share with clients. (source, checked on November 3, 2026) |
| Appointment reminders | By email; no SMS or WhatsApp reminders. | Appointment confirmations and reminders are always free, per its US pricing page, plus 2,000 free SMS marketing messages a month. (source, checked on November 3, 2026) |
| Card payments | None: no online payments or deposits; clients pay you directly. | Mobile payments and keyed-in entry at 2.69% + $0.30 per transaction on its US pricing page. (source, checked on November 3, 2026) |
| Arabic and Turkish | Dashboard in Arabic and Turkish; websites and booking pages in both, with Arabic reading right to left. | The language menu on its business website has no Arabic or Turkish version; it lists English, French, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese and German. (source, checked on November 3, 2026) |
Zotview at a glance
- The AI builds a multi-page website for your barbershop or salon, with online booking, from its name, type and services in about a minute; the preview needs no account.
- Free plan: your website with online booking on a <name>.zotview.com address, with a Zotview badge. Pro: $19 a month (299 TL in Turkey) with your own domain and no badge; new accounts get Pro free for their first 14 days, no card needed.
- Online booking with no commission per booking and no per-staff fee: clients pick a service and a free time within your opening hours and get a confirmation email.
- Dashboard in English, Turkish, German, Russian and Arabic; Arabic websites read right to left.
- No staff calendars: bookings go into one shared schedule for the business, not one calendar per employee or chair.
- No online payments or deposits: bookings, forms and the catalog don't take money; customers pay the business directly.
- Reminders by email: no automatic SMS or WhatsApp reminders.
- Not a marketplace: Zotview doesn't list businesses or send them new clients; customers come from the business's own website, Google profile and social media.
When Zotview fits
- You want your own booking website in Arabic or Turkish, built by AI in about a minute, with no commission on any booking.
- Clients book from your own link: in your Instagram bio, on your Google Business Profile or in a WhatsApp message.
- You want one flat monthly price for the business, with a free plan to start and no per-staff fee.
When another tool may fit better
- You want a separate calendar for each barber or stylist: Zotview keeps one shared schedule for the business.
- You want card payments or deposits when clients book: Zotview takes no payments.
- You want automatic SMS or WhatsApp reminders: Zotview sends emails.
- You want a marketplace that brings you new clients: Zotview doesn't list businesses or send clients.
Frequently asked questions
Does Booksy take a commission?
Booksy's US pricing page says there is no commission on new clients who find you through your own marketing. With Boost, an optional feature, it takes a one-time 30% of a Boost client's first visit, up to $100. Zotview takes no commission on any booking. (source, checked on November 3, 2026)
Does Booksy include a website?
A website builder or own domain isn't mentioned on Booksy's US pricing page; it mentions a Booksy Profile Link you share with clients. Zotview builds a multi-page website with online booking on every plan, the free plan too. (source, checked on November 3, 2026)
Is Booksy available in Arabic or Turkish?
The language menu on Booksy's business website lists English, French, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese and German, with no Arabic or Turkish version. Zotview's dashboard is in Arabic and Turkish, and it builds websites in both, with Arabic reading right to left. (source, checked on November 3, 2026)
How much do Zotview and Booksy cost a month?
Booksy's US pricing page lists $29.99 a month, plus $20 for each additional team member. Zotview has a free plan; Pro is $19 a month for the business with no per-staff fee, and new accounts get Pro free for their first 14 days. (source, checked on November 3, 2026)
Does Zotview send SMS or WhatsApp reminders?
No. Zotview emails a confirmation to you and to the client for every booking; there are no automatic SMS or WhatsApp reminders. If you need them, a tool that sends them may fit better.