How much does booking software cost for lash techs and nail techs in Canada?
Last updated: October 2026
Booking software for lash and nail techs runs from free plans to about $85 CAD a month for the apps compared here, and some apps add commission or card fees on top. Getbookmi is a flat $25 CAD/month after a 30-day free trial, with no commission. Always check each app's current pricing page.
What does booking software cost for lash techs and nail techs in Canada?
The monthly plan is only part of the cost. Some apps are free to start but charge card fees. Some charge a fee when a new client finds you through their marketplace. Some charge extra for each team member.
The table below compares Getbookmi with three well-known apps. We took the figures from each company's own pricing pages in October 2026. Several of them are listed in US dollars, so they are not a straight CAD comparison. Prices change, so check each app's pricing page before you decide.
| App | Plan price | Commission on bookings | Card payment fees | How simple is it? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getbookmi | $25 CAD/month after a 30-day free trial. No card to start. Paid by Interac e-transfer. | None. | None. Getbookmi does not take client payments or deposits. | One booking page for a solo provider. Clients do not need an account. Fewer features than a full salon system. |
| Fresha | About $19.95 USD/month for one person, plus about $14.95 USD per extra team member, per Fresha's site. Check the current price in your currency. | A one-time 20% fee on the first booking from a new client who finds you through the Fresha marketplace. No fee on repeat or direct clients. | Applies if you take payments through Fresha. Rates vary by country. | A full salon system with many features. More to learn and set up. |
| Square Appointments | Free plan. Plus is $35 CAD/month and Premium is $85 CAD/month per location, per Square's Canadian page. | None listed for bookings. | Yes. For example 2.8% + 30¢ for online payments and 0.75% + 7¢ for debit in person, per Square's Canadian page. | Part of a wider payments and point-of-sale system. Simple to start, with more options as you grow. |
| Booksy | $29.99 per month for one professional, plus $20 per month for each extra user, per Booksy's US page. We did not find Canadian prices on the page we checked. | None unless you turn on Boost. Boost charges 30% of a new client's first visit, up to $100. | Not checked. See Booksy's pricing page. | A marketplace app with tools to find new clients. More features, more settings. |
Figures come from the companies' public pricing pages and were checked in October 2026. Fresha and Booksy list US dollar prices on the pages we read. Plans, fees and currencies change, so confirm on each company's site. Getbookmi is our product, so read this table with that in mind.
What costs show up besides the monthly price?
- Commission on new clients. A 20% fee on a $90 first appointment is $18. This is an example, not a quote.
- Card processing fees, if you take payments or deposits through the app.
- A per-person fee, if you add a second stylist or a helper.
- Add-ons, such as text reminders or marketing tools, on some plans.
When is a flat $25 CAD/month the better choice?
A flat fee suits you if you work alone, you agree prices with clients in person, and you do not want a cut taken from new clients. You know the cost every month.
It is not the right choice for everyone. If you want to take deposits or card payments through your booking app, a free plan with per-payment fees may cost you less, and Getbookmi cannot do that yet. If you want a marketplace to send you strangers, an app with one may fit better.
How do I compare apps for my own business?
- Write down how many bookings you take in a normal month and the average price.
- Add up each app's monthly price, any commission on new clients, and card fees on the payments you would run through it.
- Check whether clients need an account to book.
- Try the free trial or free plan with your real services before you commit.
Questions beauty pros ask
Is there free booking software for lash techs and nail techs in Canada?
Yes. Square Appointments lists a free plan on its Canadian pricing page, with card processing fees on payments. Getbookmi is not free forever. It has a 30-day free trial, then $25 CAD/month.
How much does Getbookmi cost?
Getbookmi costs $25 CAD/month after a 30-day free trial. There is no commission on your bookings.
Do I need a credit card to try Getbookmi?
No. You do not enter a card to start the 30-day trial.
How do I pay for Getbookmi?
By Interac e-transfer after the trial ends.
Does Getbookmi charge per booking or per client?
No. The price is the same whether you take a few bookings or many. Getbookmi does not take a commission.
Can I take deposits or card payments through Getbookmi?
No. Getbookmi does not handle client payments or deposits. Prices on your page are starting prices, and you agree the final price at the appointment.
Can I use Getbookmi for both lashes and nails?
Yes. You can list any mix of services, each with a photo, a starting price and a duration. Getbookmi also works for braiders, hairdressers, spas and home food vendors.
What happens to my page if I stop paying?
Your page pauses and clients cannot book until you subscribe again. Your information stays saved.