Parlora
Starter $29 CAD and Pro $79 CAD, with no per-booking commission.
Parlora vs Booksy
Compare a brand-first studio OS with a marketplace-led booking platform.
Booksy offers a broad feature set, marketplace listing and one core subscription. Parlora focuses on the studio’s own brand, bilingual workflows and a connected booking-to-operations system.
Last reviewed: July 29, 2026
In plain language
Booksy may fit providers who value its marketplace, included marketing tools and established payments. Parlora may fit Canadian studios that want their own brand in front, English/Chinese workflows and predictable team pricing on Pro.
Booksy
$29.99 monthly plus $20 per additional user on the cited official pricing page.
Optional marketplace acquisition
Booksy Boost can charge 30% of a first visit when a new client books through Boost.
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Pricing depends on team size and acquisition model
Booksy’s base price is close to Parlora Starter, but Booksy charges for additional users. Parlora Pro includes unlimited staff and locations. Booksy Boost is optional; its first-visit commission only applies when that acquisition feature is enabled.
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Decide who should own the client journey
Booksy provides customer discovery through its marketplace. Parlora is designed to be the booking engine underneath the studio’s website and social channels. Choose based on whether marketplace discovery or brand control matters more.
Side-by-side comparison
Comparison checked against Booksy public pricing on July 29, 2026.
| Decision area | Parlora | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly software price | $29 CAD Starter | $29.99 per month plus tax |
| Additional team members | $79 CAD Pro includes unlimited staff | $20 per month for each additional user |
| Bookings | Unlimited on all current plans | Unlimited bookings included |
| Marketplace acquisition | Not part of the core model | Marketplace included; optional Boost available |
| Optional acquisition commission | None | Boost states 30% of a new client’s first visit |
| English and Chinese workflow | Core public and operating experience | Not evaluated for this comparison |
Sources checked
- Booksy official pricing
Official subscription, additional-user, Boost and payment information used in this comparison.
FAQ
Questions studios ask
Does Booksy charge commission on every booking?
No. Its official pricing states unlimited bookings and no booking fee. The 30% first-visit commission applies to new clients acquired through optional Boost.
Which is less expensive for a team?
It depends on team size and required features. Compare Parlora Pro at $79 CAD with Booksy’s base price plus each additional user.
Can Parlora provide marketplace discovery?
Parlora is currently positioned around the studio’s own acquisition channels, not a shared consumer marketplace.
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