5 Best Timely Alternatives in 2026
Clean UI at $30/mo base — but $9-15/staff adds up fast, and there's no AI, no marketplace, and no Arabic support.
Timely has a clean interface and a solid 4.7 rating in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. But per-staff pricing ($9-15/staff on top of $30/mo base) scales badly for growing teams, and the lack of AI, marketplace, and Arabic support limits growth potential. Here are better alternatives for scaling beauty businesses.
Daisy
AI-powered beauty business platform with 24/7 receptionist, cashback rewards, marketplace, and native Arabic/English support. The only platform that combines operations management with proactive customer acquisition.
Other Top Alternatives
Fresha
Founded 2015 - London, UK
Global beauty and wellness marketplace and business management platform with 100K+ partner venues and 450M+ appointments booked. Originally launched as Shedul in 2015, rebranded to Fresha in 2020.
Starting at
From $9.95/mo + fees
Vagaro
Founded 2010 - Pleasanton, CA, USA
All-in-one salon, spa, and fitness business management platform with 220K+ businesses. Acquired Schedulicity in January 2025. Strong marketplace and comprehensive feature set.
Starting at
$30/mo
Booksy
Founded 2016 - Warsaw, Poland (US HQ: Chicago)
Mobile-first beauty booking platform with 380K+ service providers across 50+ countries. Acquired Versum (2020) for salon management capabilities. Strong consumer app focus.
Starting at
$29.99/mo
GlossGenius
Founded 2016 - New York, NY, USA
Beauty-specific booking and business management platform focused on independent professionals. Known for beautiful design and ease of use. $116M funded with growing AI features.
Starting at
$24/mo
Our Verdict
Daisy eliminates per-staff pricing surprises with transparent plans, full AI, and marketplace. Fresha offers a free tier with marketplace. Vagaro provides the best all-round value for growing teams.
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