Free to start.
$20 when you're ready to grow.
Create an account for $0. Set up your business profile, list your services and prices, bring your existing clients across, and take card payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone with no card reader to buy. Upgrade to Premium for $20 a month flat for your whole business when you want clients to book themselves online.
No credit card required · No trial countdown · 0% commission on bookings
Free vs Premium
| Feature | Free | Premium ($20/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $0 (no credit card needed) | $20 / month flat (whole business) |
| Public online booking link | Not included | Included (clients book themselves 24/7) |
| Business profile & service menu | Included (services, bio, custom prices) | Included |
| Personal calendar & to-do | Included (personal daily planner) | Included (full automated schedule) |
| Client list & contact directory | Bring your clients with you — import them free | Included (open, search, history & rebooking) |
| In-person card payments | Included (Tap to Pay on iPhone) | Included (Tap to Pay on iPhone + online deposits) |
| Card reader hardware cost | $0 (no card reader to buy) | $0 (no card reader to buy) |
| Greg AI assistant | Not included | Included (answers calls & DMs, fills cancellations) |
| Analytics & reporting | Not included | Included (revenue & booking stats) |
| Marketing & outreach tools | Not included | Included |
| Commission on bookings | 0% | 0% (never a commission) |
| Per-chair / staff fee | $0 | $0 (every chair included) |
| Contract | None | Month-to-month, cancel anytime |
What's the catch?
When software claims to be free, most business owners look for the trap: an expiring trial, locked client records, or a surprise 30% cut on new clients.
Here is how BookerAI makes money. We earn revenue in exactly two ways:
- 1. The $20/month Premium subscription. When your business is ready for clients to book themselves online through a public booking link, full automated scheduling, analytics, marketing, and the Greg AI assistant, you pay $20 a month. One flat price for the whole business, no matter how many chairs or staff you add.
- 2. A small margin on card payments. When you collect payments by credit or debit card — in person via Tap to Pay on iPhone or through online deposits — we charge standard card processing fees plus a small BookerAI platform margin. There is no card reader to buy, no monthly POS hardware rental fee, and zero fee on cash.
If you choose to use only the free planner, your business profile, and cash payments, you pay us $0. We never sell your data, we never show ads for competitor shops to your clients, and we never take a commission on your bookings.
What happens if I stop paying?
If you upgrade to Premium and decide to cancel later, your account does not disappear. You drop straight back to the Free plan.
Your business profile, services, prices, client list, and appointment history stay intact. Your data is always yours to export. If you ever decide to turn public booking back on, your setup will be ready for you.
Card processing fees, explained
Accepting card payments should be straightforward and predictable.
When you process an in-person payment using Tap to Pay on iPhone or take an online card payment, the transaction carries standard card processing fees plus a small BookerAI platform margin. You only pay processing fees when you process a card transaction.
What you will never pay on BookerAI:
- No hardware fees: You do not need to buy or lease an external card reader. Tap to Pay on iPhone turns your phone into a payment terminal.
- 0% booking commission: We never take a cut of your service price. You keep 100% of your earnings on every booking.
- No per-chair fees: The software cost does not increase when you add staff members or chairs.
- $0 on cash: Cash transactions carry zero processing fees and zero platform fees.
Frequently asked questions
Is the free account really free, or is it a trial?
It is genuinely free. There is no credit card required to sign up, no 14-day trial countdown, and no monthly bill. You can use the free features for as long as you want.
What is the catch with the free plan?
There is no hidden catch. We make money in two ways: the $20/month Premium subscription for businesses that want a public booking link and full scheduling, and a small margin on card processing when you take card payments. If you use only the free planner and take cash, you pay nothing.
How much is Premium and what does it include?
Premium is $20/month flat for the entire business. It turns on your public booking link so clients can book themselves online 24/7, the full scheduling calendar, client management, analytics, marketing tools, and the Greg AI assistant.
What happens if I stop paying for Premium?
If you cancel Premium, your account automatically returns to the Free plan. Your business profile, services, client list, and past appointment history remain yours. You never lose your account or data.
How do card processing fees work?
When you accept card payments in person with Tap to Pay on iPhone or online, you pay standard processing fees plus a small BookerAI platform margin. There are no card readers to buy, no monthly hardware fees, and 0% commission on your bookings.
Does BookerAI charge per chair or per staff member?
No. Premium is $20/month flat for the whole business, no matter how many staff members or chairs you have. There are never per-chair or per-seat fees.
Do you charge a commission on new clients?
No. BookerAI charges 0% commission on all bookings. You keep 100% of the price of your services, for new clients and returning clients alike.
Where can I download the app?
The BookerAI iOS app is free to download on the Apple App Store. An Android app is currently in development; you can join the Android waitlist to be notified when it launches.
Free account · No credit card required · $20/mo when you want public booking
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