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CitaHive vs Booksy
Booksy is a popular booking app with a client marketplace. CitaHive is an AI receptionist that answers and books inside your WhatsApp. Here is how they compare on price and on how your clients book.
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| CitaHive | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Basic $29.99, Pro $49, Premium $79 per month, per business | $29.99/mo + $20/mo per extra staff member |
| Monthly cost for a team of 4 | $49 (Pro): the price does not change with team size | $89.99 |
| Commission on new clients | None, ever | Optional "Boost": 30% of a new client's first visit (up to $100) |
| Free trial | 7 days, every Premium feature, no card | 14 days |
| AI that answers and books in your WhatsApp chat | Yes, 24/7 | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Clients book without an app or website | Yes, they just message you on WhatsApp | Clients book in the app or on a booking page |
| Reminders | Yes (Pro and Premium) | Yes |
| Marketplace / directory | Free listing on CitaHive search, no commission | Yes, Booksy client app |
| Payments | Deposits with Stripe (your own Stripe account) | Card reader and online payments (from 2.49% + $0.10) |
| Spanish and English | Yes, it replies in the language each client writes in | Not listed |
| Setup | Done for you: we connect WhatsApp and Google Calendar | Self-service |
Pick CitaHive if…
most of your clients already message you on WhatsApp, you lose bookings when you can't answer (nights, weekends, while you work), you want one flat price with no commission, and you want it set up for you.
Pick Booksy if…
You want a client app marketplace, a card reader and a separate calendar for each barber.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some businesses keep Booksy for in-shop payments and use CitaHive to answer WhatsApp and fill the calendar. CitaHive books into Google Calendar.
FAQ
Is CitaHive cheaper than Booksy?
For a team of 4, Booksy costs about $89.99 a month before commissions and card fees, from its pricing page on November 2, 2026. CitaHive Pro is $49 a month for the whole business.
Does CitaHive take a commission on new clients?
No. CitaHive charges one flat monthly price per business. There are no per-message fees and no commission on clients or bookings.
Can I keep my WhatsApp number?
Yes. We move your number to the official WhatsApp Business API, so it then works in CitaHive instead of the WhatsApp app on your phone. Or we give you a new number and you keep the app.
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Booksy are trademarks of their owners. CitaHive is not affiliated with them. Competitor prices are from their public pricing pages on November 2, 2026, in US dollars before tax, and can change: check their sites.