Booksy wants $59/mo per chair. MindBody wants $129/mo + setup fees. You'll have a working site, service list, and WhatsApp booking flow before your first client of the day.
Clients click a service, WhatsApp opens with the slot pre-filled. No more 'do you have Sunday at 2?' DMs.
Each stylist has their own page, gallery, and review wall. Customers pick their favorite.
Optional WhatsApp Pay deposit on booking. Reduces no-shows from 22% to under 6%.
| Feature | DCS | The other guys |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 5 min | 2-3 weeks (Booksy onboarding) |
| Cost per chair | Flat $49/mo all chairs | $29-79/mo per chair |
| WhatsApp booking | Native, 1 click | Add-on integration ($$$) |
| Transaction fees | $0 | 2.6%-4% on deposit + tip |
| Own your data | Yes — export anytime | Locked into their platform |
| Custom domain | Included | Premium tier only |
Yes. Click a service, WhatsApp opens with the slot pre-filled, message goes to your phone. You confirm or reschedule with a tap.
Yes on the Salon OS tier. We pull your existing appointments + stylist roster so you don't lose continuity. Free + Pro tiers run DCS-native bookings without Booksy.
Yes. WhatsApp Pay or Stripe Checkout on the booking confirmation message. Reduces no-shows significantly. No-show fees configurable per service.
Salon OS supports multi-site for $499/mo. One dashboard, separate phone numbers per location, unified customer history across visits.
No. Flat monthly fee. Your client paid, your money. We don't touch transactions.