Salon comparison

Booksy lists you on a marketplace. Relay runs your entire business.

See how Relay compares to Booksy feature by feature.

Feature

Relay

Booksy

AI-driven booking

✓AI handles calls, texts, and booking autonomously — no manual intervention

Online booking widget only, no AI capabilities

No marketplace commission

✓Keep 100% of your revenue — clients book directly with you

Marketplace exposure but takes a cut of each booking

Team management

✓Staff scheduling, team chat, per-stylist calendars, and shift coordination

Basic individual scheduling, no team collaboration tools

Smart cards

✓AI-generated client cards with visit history, preferences, and suggested actions

Basic client list with minimal context

Client ownership

✓Your clients stay yours — direct relationships, your brand front and center

Clients discover you through Booksy's marketplace and may browse competitors

Multi-location support

✓Per-location staff schedules, location switching, and unified reporting

Limited multi-location support

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