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ZMODE vs Booksy Two different ways to fill your calendar
Booksy is a booking app with a client marketplace, card payments and an AI phone receptionist in beta. ZMODE is AI that answers your customer messages on WhatsApp, Instagram and more, and runs your booking, website and campaigns.
ZMODE fits you if
- You want AI to answer customer messages on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, email and text.
- You want an AI website, invoices, quotes and an online store in the same place as your bookings.
- You want to run your business by chatting with an assistant on WhatsApp.
ZMODE vs Booksy
| ZMODE vs Booksy | ZMODE | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ZMODEBasic $49 a month, Starter $169 a month, Growth $349 a month. Every plan has every feature. | Booksy$29.99 per month + tax, all features included.[1] |
| Free trial | ZMODE14-day free trial on every paid plan. A card is required, and nothing is charged for 14 days. | Booksy14-day free trial, no credit card or commitment required.[1] |
| What the price grows with | ZMODEThe plan you pick (more contacts, conversations, emails and texts), plus extra seats at $29 a month each. | BooksyExtra users at $20 a month each.[1] |
| AI that answers phone calls | ZMODENot part of ZMODE | BooksyAI Receptionist, in beta, picks up calls in English or Spanish and books the appointment.[3] |
| Online booking | ZMODEA booking page where customers pick a service and an open time and book themselves, day or night. | BooksyBooking through the Booksy for Customers app, free for clients, plus a booking widget for your website.[1],[2] |
| Deposits | ZMODEDeposits on the services you choose. | BooksyDeposits on the services you choose, plus cancellation fees with a card on file.[2] |
| Reminders | ZMODEReminders the day before. Customers can move the appointment by replying. | BooksyUnlimited automatic appointment reminders, always free.[1],[2] |
| Classes, packs and memberships | ZMODEClasses, packs and memberships. | BooksyMemberships and packages are included.[1],[2] |
| Website | ZMODEAI website built from your services and prices, with a custom domain and business email. | BooksyA booking widget to take bookings from your website.[2] |
| Marketing campaigns | ZMODEEmail and text campaigns and social posts, with a booking link. | BooksyEmail and text marketing, with 2,000 free SMS marketing messages per month.[1],[2] |
| Marketplace that sends new clients | ZMODENot part of ZMODE | BooksyListing on Booksy Marketplace included. Boost costs a one-time 30% of a new client's first visit, up to $100.[1],[2] |
| Card readers and POS | ZMODENot part of ZMODE | BooksyBooksy Card Reader at 2.49% + $0.10 and Tap to Pay at 2.49% + $0.20 per transaction.[1] |
Available features depend on your setup, supported channels and location.
Where Booksy is stronger
A marketplace that brings new clients
Booksy says 44 million clients are on Booksy Marketplace searching for businesses, and your listing is included with your subscription.[2]
A consumer booking app
Clients book through the Booksy for Customers app for free, and Booksy calls it the highest rated beauty booking app in the world.[1],[2]
Card readers and Tap to Pay
You can take payments in person with the Booksy Card Reader at 2.49% + $0.10 or Tap to Pay at 2.49% + $0.20 per transaction.[1]
A lower starting price, no card to try
Booksy is $29.99 per month + tax with all features included, and its 14-day trial needs no credit card.[1]
AI that answers phone calls
Booksy's AI Receptionist, in beta, picks up when you can't, books the appointment and speaks English or Spanish.[3]
Where ZMODE is different
AI that answers your messages
ZMODE answers customers on WhatsApp, Instagram direct messages, Facebook Messenger, email and text, using your real services, prices and open times, and books them.
It follows how you work
You teach ZMODE how your business works in your own words, and it answers each customer in English or Spanish, the language they write in. When a chat needs you, it tells you and pauses.
Run the business from WhatsApp
Chat with the ZMODE assistant on WhatsApp to change your website, add services, send an invoice, start a campaign or ask how the week went.
Website, invoices and store included
Every plan includes an AI website with a custom domain, invoices and payment links, quotes, e-sign and waivers, and an online store.
Questions
Questions
How much does Booksy cost compared with ZMODE?
Booksy is $29.99 per month + tax with all features included, and extra users are $20 a month each. ZMODE is $49, $169 or $349 a month, every plan has every feature, and extra seats are $29 a month.
Do both have a free trial?
Yes. Booksy offers a 14-day trial with no credit card required. ZMODE offers a 14-day free trial on every paid plan: a card is required, nothing is charged for 14 days, and if you cancel before day 15 nothing is charged.
Can ZMODE answer phone calls like Booksy's AI Receptionist?
No. Phone call answering is not part of ZMODE. Booksy's AI Receptionist, in beta, picks up calls in English or Spanish. ZMODE answers customer messages on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, email and text.
Can I use ZMODE and still get clients from a marketplace?
A marketplace is not part of ZMODE. Booksy includes a listing on Booksy Marketplace with its subscription. ZMODE gives you your own booking page and AI website, and campaigns with a booking link to bring clients back.
Sources
Sources
Every Booksy fact on this page comes from Booksy's own website, checked on October 19, 2026. Prices and features change, so check their page before you decide. ZMODE facts come from ZMODE's live features.
- [1] Booksy pricing page: https://biz.booksy.com/en-us/pricing (facts checked )
- [2] Booksy features page: https://biz.booksy.com/en-us/features (facts checked )
- [3] Booksy AI Receptionist (beta) page: https://biz.booksy.com/en-us/features/ai-receptionist-beta (facts checked )
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