Compare Platforms
See how Bizily stacks up.
We built Bizily because existing tools make you choose between power and price. Here's how we compare to the alternatives.
68%
cheaper than Boulevard
Only one
with AI approval workflow
5 channels
unified from day one
LINE ready
for Asia-Pacific
The Landscape
Zenoti
Enterprise standard
$300-600+/mo
Annual required
Boulevard
Premium salons
$176-410/mo
Annual discount
Vagaro
Budget + add-ons
$25-85+ add-ons
Monthly OK
Fresha
Commission-free
$19.95/mo
Monthly
Square
Payments + appointments
Free + 2.6%
No contract
Mangomint
Invisible / Premium
$165-375/mo
No contract
Trybe
Hotels & Resorts
Custom / High
Custom
ManyChat
Chat automation platform
From $15/mo + stack
Monthly
Bizily: See live pricingAI included, booking-first workflows
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bizily | Zenoti | Boulevard | Vagaro | Fresha | Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Chat Assistant | Voice only | Basic | ||||
| Instagram DM Integration | ||||||
| WhatsApp Business | ||||||
| LINE Integration | ||||||
| Auto-CRM (no manual entry) | ||||||
| AI Approval Workflow | ||||||
| Proactive Outreach Triggers | 20+ types | Manual | Manual | Manual | Basic | Basic |
| Team Scheduling | ||||||
| Resource Management | ||||||
| No Annual Contract | ||||||
| 14-Day Free Trial |
Built-in Loyalty Features
Which salon software has built-in loyalty features?
Built-in loyalty should live inside the core booking and checkout flow. No add-ons, no separate logins, and no manual exports. Use this quick checklist to compare platforms, then dive deeper in our full guide.
- Automatic points or visit tracking tied to client profiles
- Tier upgrades and rewards that run without staff reminders
- Reward redemption during online booking or checkout
- Reporting on enrollment, redemptions, and repeat visits
Built-in loyalty checklist
01Included in the core plan (not a paid add-on)
02Uses the same client profile and purchase history
03Automates rewards and tier upgrades
04Redeemable at booking and checkout
05Clear reporting on repeat visits
Head-to-Head Comparisons
Need a direct competitor showdown? See Zenoti vs Vagaro. For Instagram-first buyers, start with Bizily vs ManyChat or Instagram booking software for salons.
Bizily vs Zenoti
When they say: "We're the enterprise standard"
We say: "Enterprise features without enterprise complexity—or pricing"
$49-249/mo
$300-600+/mo
No lock-in
Annual contract required
AI included
AI is add-on
Self-serve signup
Demo + sales call required
Everything Zenoti does, at half the price, without the sales pitch.
See full comparisonBizily vs Boulevard
When they say: "Premium experience for premium salons"
We say: "Beautiful AND intelligent"
$49-249/mo
$176-410/mo
100-1,000 SMS credits included
100 texts/mo (Essentials)
Full AI assistant
No AI chat
Global (incl. LINE)
US-focused
Boulevard looks great. Bizily looks great AND handles your DMs while you're with clients.
See full comparisonBizily vs Vagaro
When they say: "Affordable and flexible"
We say: "All-inclusive, no surprises"
$99 all-in
Base $25 + many add-ons
Full AI assistant
No AI
Modern UX
Older interface
Omnichannel (5 channels)
Email/SMS only
Vagaro's "affordable" until you add what you actually need. Bizily includes everything.
See full comparisonBizily vs Fresha
When they say: "Commission-free, low cost"
We say: "You get what you pay for—and with us, you get AI"
$49/mo (Solo plan)
$19.95/mo
AI that books for you
Basic calendar
Full platform
Limited customization
14-day free trial
No free trial
Fresha is cheap. Bizily has a free trial—and actually works while you sleep.
See full comparisonBizily vs Square
When they say: "We're a trusted payment platform"
We say: "We're an AI platform that handles payments"
Social-first platform
Payments + appointments bolt-on
Full AI assistant
Basic automation only
5 messaging channels
Email/SMS only
Salon-specific features
Generic for all businesses
Square handles your payments. Bizily handles your business—payments included.
See full comparisonBizily vs Mangomint
When they say: "We're the invisible software"
We say: "Invisible is good. Autonomous is better."
$49-249/mo
$165-375/mo
AI Voice & Text
Text/Web only
Proactive AI
Passive tool
Full Marketing
Add-on fees
Mangomint hides the work. Bizily DOES the work.
See full comparisonBizily vs Trybe
When they say: "Built for hotels & spas"
We say: "Built for YOUR high-growth salon"
Instant Setup
Lengthy onboarding
Retention AI
Booking engine focus
Modern Mobile
Complex desktop UI
Transparent Pricing
Custom quote
Don't use hotel software for a street-level salon. Get agile with Bizily.
See full comparisonBizily vs ManyChat
When they say: "We automate your Instagram chats"
We say: "Great. We automate chats and close bookings."
Booking-first workflows
Campaign-first automation
Service + calendar context
Needs external booking setup
Built for beauty teams
General-purpose chat tooling
Lead-to-booking reporting
Engagement-focused reporting
ManyChat automates messages. Bizily automates booked appointments.
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