If you run a salon, barber shop or spa in the UK, the cost of your booking software is no longer just a subscription line — it is a percentage of every new client you win. This guide compares LushLane and Booksy on the things that actually move the P&L: monthly cost, commission on new clients, marketing fees, staff pricing and what happens when you grow.
At a glance
LushLane
Booksy
Monthly subscription
£22 flat
From £29, rises per staff member
Commission on new clients
£0
Up to 30% on Booksy-sourced bookings
Paid promotion (Boost)
Optional, capped
Pay-per-click model, uncapped spend
Unlimited staff
Included
Charged per staff member
Free 30-day trial
Yes
No
Migration help
Free white-glove
Self-serve
The real cost
A mid-sized UK salon turning over £8,000 a month with 25% of bookings coming from the marketplace will typically pay Booksy £29 + ~£600 in commission = £629/month. The same salon on LushLane pays £22/month. Over a year that is a £7,000+ swing — enough for a new colour bar.
LushLane
Switch to LushLane in under a day
LushLane does this for you — online booking, automated reminders, deposits and reviews, from £0 for 30 days.
Booksy has a larger consumer brand in some UK cities, so if your entire client acquisition strategy is "appear in the Booksy app", you may see short-term traffic there. LushLane's strategy is different: we drive customers to your own branded mini-site (indexed on Google) so you own the traffic long-term.
Where LushLane wins
Flat pricing. £22/month covers unlimited staff, services, locations and bookings.
No commission, ever. Every new client you win through LushLane stays 100% yours.
Better client tools. Deposits, automated reminders, WhatsApp confirmations, gift cards and loyalty stamps are all included.
Free migration. Our team imports your services, staff, hours and client list from Booksy in an afternoon.
Switching is easier than you think
Most salons go live on LushLane in under four hours. We handle the CSV import, set up your deposit policy and embed the booking widget on your website. Your existing Booksy clients keep their booking link working until you redirect it.
