The verdict for barbers: Booksy is solid software, but at $40/month it costs $1,610 over 3 years. Nexa does most of what Booksy does for $279 once. For solo barbers and small teams, Nexa is the better deal.
Nexa: $279. Once. You keep $1,331. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.
| Feature | Booksy | Nexa |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| CRM | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Full Accounting | ✗ | ✓ (SIMPL) |
| Task Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | $40/mo | $279 once or 3 × $99 |
| 3-Year Total | $1,610 | $279 |
| You own it? | No — stop paying, lose access | Yes — forever |
Booksy plus whatever else you're paying for:
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The math doesn't lie.
Barbers deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Booksy's marketplace sending your clients to other barbers. Walk-ins disrupting the scheduled flow. Booth rent plus software fees squeezing already tight margins. No-shows on premium Saturday morning slots. Booksy charges $40/month on top of these daily realities. The median barber earns $35,000/year — $480/year in software subscriptions is a significant percentage of that income, paid every year, forever.
Nexa is $279 once. Invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, accounting — all connected, built for barbers. You own it like you own your Clippers (multiple: Wahl, Andis, BaByliss).
It's Saturday and you're booked solid from 8am to 6pm. Your 9:30 no-shows — that's a $35 cut gone. A walk-in wants a fade but your next opening isn't for two hours. You're collecting cash from half your clients and Square payments from the other half, with no unified record. Booksy charges you $30/month and shows your clients 'similar barbers nearby.' You're paying them to advertise your competition.
Real barbers near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a barber? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every barber on Nexa →
For solo barbers and small teams, yes. invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting — all for $279 once. Booksy may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.
Booksy has features like Strong consumer marketplace (35M+ users) and Mobile-first design that some businesses rely on. For most solo barbers, these aren't dealbreakers.
At $40/month, Nexa pays for itself in 7.0 months. After that: $480 saved every year.
Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.
Own your tools. Stop renting your software.
Get Nexa — $279 Once