SalonDigi vs. StyleSeat
StyleSeat is a marketplace for independent pros that charges a fee on the new clients it sends you. SalonDigi gives you your own booking website and takes no commission. Here's the comparison, based on StyleSeat's published fees.
StyleSeat vs. SalonDigi at a Glance
| Feature | SalonDigi | StyleSeat |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $0 Solo (1 person, up to 80 appointments a month) or $39 Starter | $35/mo (promoted at $19/mo or $199/yr as of August 2026) |
| Free plan | Yes, Solo is free forever | No (21-day free trial) |
| Fee on new clients | None | New Client Connection: 30% of a new client's first service, up to $50, once per client |
| Fee charged to your clients | None | $2.35 client booking fee |
| Booking website | Included on every plan | Custom booking website: $10/mo add-on |
| Consumer marketplace that sends you new clients | ||
| Online booking | ||
| Booking assistant | 24/7 AI booking assistant on every plan | Automated booking assistant included |
| Surge pricing fee | None | Smart Pricing: 5.5% (up to $16.50) on slots it raised |
| Built-in card payments | Yes (2.5% + $0.30 card-present) |
A Flat Price, Whatever Your Month Looks Like
On StyleSeat, each new client from its marketplace costs up to $50, once. Six new clients at $120 is $216 in fees on top of the subscription. SalonDigi is $0 on Solo or $39 on Starter, with no commission on any booking.
Your Website Is Included
StyleSeat charges $10/mo for a custom booking website. Every SalonDigi plan includes a booking website designed for your salon, with a free yourname.salondigi.com address.
When StyleSeat May Fit Better
If you're starting out and need a marketplace to find clients, or you want built-in card payments, StyleSeat offers that. SalonDigi fits pros who already have clients and want them to book directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you already have regular clients, a commission-free booking website keeps more of each visit with you. SalonDigi's Solo plan is free for one person (up to 80 appointments a month) and includes your booking website and a 24/7 AI booking assistant. Starter is $39/mo for up to 10 staff.
StyleSeat's New Client Connection fee is 30% of a new client's first service, capped at $50, charged once per client and excluding tips. Returning clients carry no fee (StyleSeat cost guide, checked November 2026).
Yes. StyleSeat lists a $2.35 booking fee paid by the client. SalonDigi doesn't charge your clients anything to book.
Yes. Sign up, add your services during setup, and your booking website goes live. SalonDigi doesn't import data from StyleSeat automatically, so share your new booking link with your clients.
The Solo plan is free forever for one person with up to 80 appointments a month, no card required. Starter is $39/mo for up to 10 staff, unlimited appointments, WhatsApp-first reminders and your own domain.
Let Clients Book You Directly
Get your own booking website, free on the Solo plan, with no commission.
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