Fees
0% on every client.
StyleSeat's New Client Connection is optional, and when it is on it takes 30% of a new client's first visit, up to $50. BKRDY never takes a cut, on new clients or regulars. Card payments carry Stripe's standard fee only.
StyleSeat alternative
No fee on new clients.
StyleSeat costs $35 a month, takes 30% of a new client's first visit, up to $50, when its marketplace sends them, and charges clients $2.35 to book. BKRDY takes 0% and starts free.
Free plan forever · 0% commission · Free migration
Why owners switch
What changes when
you leave StyleSeat.
Clients
No booking fee for clients.
StyleSeat charges your clients $2.35 when they book, and keeps it if they cancel. On BKRDY clients book as a guest from your own site and pay only what you set: your deposit, or the full price if they choose.
Website
Your site, included.
StyleSeat's custom website is a $10 a month add-on. Every BKRDY plan includes a designed booking site with your gallery, before-and-after results, policies and reviews.
Side by side
BKRDY and StyleSeat.
Checked October 31, 2026. Prices change, so follow the links to confirm theirs.
| Compared | BKRDY | StyleSeat |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan, $0 | $35/mo ($19/mo promo for new pros) |
| Fee on new clients | 0% on every booking | 30% of first visit, up to $50 (optional) |
| Client booking fee | None | $2.35 per booking, paid by the client |
| Card processing | 2.9% + 30¢ (Stripe standard) | 2.5% + 30¢ in person, 2.6% + 30¢ on file |
| Text reminders | Unlimited on paid plans; email on Free | Automated reminders included |
| Your own site | Designed site at yourname.bkrdy.me | Custom website, $10/mo add-on |
| Deposits | Deposit at booking, every plan | Through StyleSeat Payments |
| Staff pricing | Studio $34/mo, up to 6 staff | Staff calendars at no extra cost |
| AI assistant | Kito, your assistant in the editor | AI social post builder included |
| Free trial | 7 days on paid plans; Free is free forever | 21 days |
SourcesStyleSeat: How much does StyleSeat cost?StyleSeat fees explainedStyleSeat review 2026 (StyleSeat blog)BKRDY pricing
Fair is fair
When StyleSeat is the better pick.
If your chair is empty and you want a marketplace to fill it, StyleSeat brings clients to you and charges for each new client only once, capped at $50. Its $35 plan also includes email and text marketing, a loyalty program and review requests.
Coming from Booksy, Vagaro, GlossGenius, Square, Fresha, StyleSeat or Acuity? We move your services, clients and upcoming appointments for you, free, usually the same day.
How switching worksQuestions
Short answers.
Does BKRDY charge clients a booking fee?
No. Clients book on your site as a guest and pay only what you set: your deposit, or the full price if they choose. BKRDY takes 0% of your bookings, and card payments carry Stripe's standard fee.
What does StyleSeat charge for new clients?
StyleSeat's help center lists its optional New Client Connection fee at 30% of a new client's first appointment, with a $50 maximum. It applies once per client, only to clients StyleSeat sends you.
Can you move my StyleSeat book?
Yes, for free. We move your services, clients and upcoming appointments for you, usually the same day. Then you swap your bio link to your BKRDY site.
Do I get my own website?
Yes. Every plan includes a designed booking site at yourname.bkrdy.me, with your gallery, policies and reviews.
What does BKRDY cost?
Free is $0 forever, with no card. Solo is $21 a month, or $18 billed yearly, with every template and unlimited text reminders. Paid plans start with a 7-day trial.
Switch tonight
Bring your book.
Kito keeps watch.
We move your services, clients and upcoming appointments for you, free. Start on Free, and add a paid plan when you want the rest.