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CitaHive vs StyleSeat
StyleSeat is a booking marketplace for beauty pros: $35 a month, 30% of each new client's first appointment if you use New Client Connection, and a booking fee your clients pay. CitaHive is one flat price with no commission and no client fees, and it answers and books in your WhatsApp.
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| CitaHive | StyleSeat | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Basic $29.99, Pro $49, Premium $79 per month, per business | $35/mo per professional |
| Monthly cost for a team of 4 | $49 (Pro): the price does not change with team size | No team price listed ($35 is per professional) |
| Commission on new clients | None, ever | Optional "New Client Connection": 30% of a new client's first appointment (up to $50) |
| Free trial | 7 days, every Premium feature, no card | Free trial (length not listed on their pricing page) |
| 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, StyleSeat client marketplace |
| Payments | Deposits with Stripe (your own Stripe account) | Tap to Pay 2.5% + $0.30, card on file 2.6% + $0.30; clients pay a $2.35 booking fee per appointment |
| 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 StyleSeat if…
You are a solo stylist who wants StyleSeat's marketplace to bring new clients, and you and your clients accept its fees.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some businesses keep StyleSeat for in-shop payments and use CitaHive to answer WhatsApp and fill the calendar. CitaHive books into Google Calendar.
FAQ
Is CitaHive cheaper than StyleSeat?
StyleSeat is $35 a month per professional, plus 30% of a new client's first appointment (up to $50) with New Client Connection, and your clients pay $2.35 per booking, per StyleSeat's pricing page. CitaHive Pro is $49 a month for the whole business, with no commission and no client fees.
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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StyleSeat 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.