Comparisons
Nakelo or Booksy?
Booksy combines booking software and a marketplace where clients find salons and barbers, with a client app and text reminders. Its Boost feature takes a commission on the first visit of new clients it brings you. Its help centre has no Canadian section, Interac isn’t among the cards its readers accept, and you get your client list by writing to its support. Nakelo is your salon’s app, under your name, in French, with no commission and your data in Canada. If a good share of your new clients find you on Booksy, keep that in mind.
Comparison made in October 2026; check each provider’s current offer.
In short
Nakelo fits best for…
Quebec salons and barbers who already have their clientele and want their own booking app, in French, with no commission and their data in Canada.
Booksy fits best for…
Salons and barbers who count on a marketplace and a consumer app to find new clients.
Side by side
| Criterion | Nakelo | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| French interface | NakeloYes, French first, English if you prefer | BooksyYes, Available in French |
| Marketplace to find clients | NakeloNo, None: your clients book on your page | BooksyYes, Yes, with a client app |
| No commission on new clients | NakeloYes, No commission | BooksyIn part, Boost commission on the first visit of clients it brings |
| Booking, deposits and reminders | NakeloYes, Deposit, cancellation policy, a waitlist that offers freed-up spots | BooksyYes, Deposits with its payments; text reminder; waitlist in its app |
| Client files | NakeloYes, Colour formulas, allergy tests, photos, signed consents | BooksyYes, Notes, photos, formulas as free text, consents |
| Till and payments | NakeloYes, Square or Stripe terminal on your own account | BooksyIn part, Its card readers; Interac not listed |
| Accounting | NakeloYes, QuickBooks both ways | BooksyNo, No accounting integration found |
| Getting your clients out | NakeloYes, Export your app whenever you want | BooksyIn part, By writing to its support |
| Email, team chat, signature, files | NakeloYes, Included in the same app | BooksyIn part, Focused on booking, the till and marketing |
| Data hosting | NakeloYes, In Canada (Montreal), tools for Law 25 | BooksyNo, In the United States and other countries |
| Price | Nakelo$99 a month plus taxes; AI by usage | BooksyMonthly subscription plus an amount per staff member; payment fees |
Comparison made in October 2026; check each provider’s current offer.
Choose Booksy if…
- A good share of your new clients find you on Booksy.
- Your clients like booking in Booksy’s app.
- Your team already knows Booksy and its needs stop at the calendar and the till.
Choose Nakelo if…
- Your clientele is already there and you don’t want to pay a commission on new clients.
- You want your clients to book on your page, under your name.
- You want to take Interac with your own terminal and keep your books in QuickBooks.
- You want to get your data out yourself, and know it’s hosted in Canada.
- You want email, team chat, files and an AI assistant in the same app.
Switching to Nakelo
The guided import recognizes Booksy’s exports. You see what will be created before confirming, and the whole import undoes in one click if something looks wrong.
- Clients (Booksy Biz → Clients → export to CSV; otherwise, ask its support for the file).
- Appointments: Booksy doesn’t export them itself; the app drafts the letter to its support, or the coming ones can come from your calendar.
- Saved cards and reviews stay with Booksy.
- The import also knows Fresha, Square Appointments, Vagaro and GOrendezvous.
Frequently asked questions
Does Booksy take a commission on my clients?
Its Boost feature takes a commission on the first visit of new clients it brings you, according to its help centre. Nakelo takes no commission: your clients book on your page, under your name.
How do I get my clients out of Booksy?
According to Booksy’s help centre, you ask its support for the list if your version has no export. Nakelo’s guided import drafts the letter for you, then recognizes the file you get, with a preview and a one-click undo.
Does Nakelo have an app for my clients?
Your clients book, pay a deposit and sign their consents on your page and in their account, which they can install on their phone from the browser. It isn’t an App Store or Google Play app, and there’s no directory of salons like Booksy’s.
How much does Nakelo cost compared with Booksy?
Nakelo costs $99 a month for the whole salon, plus taxes, with no commission and a 14-day free trial. Booksy charges a monthly subscription, an amount per staff member, payment fees and, with Boost, a commission on new clients: compare with the prices on its site.
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