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5 Best Timely Alternatives in 2026

A clean interface, with Build at $26 a month plus $24 to $36 for each extra staff member in the US, and no AI receptionist, marketplace or Arabic support listed.

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Timely has a clean interface and a Capterra rating of 4.7 from 711 reviews (September 2026). In the US it charges per staff member, from $24 to $36 for each extra staff member up to seven, and its AI feature is Textie Bestie, an SMS writing tool. Here are alternatives for a growing beauty business.

Top Alternatives to Timely

Fresha

Founded 2015 - London, UK

4.8

Global beauty and wellness marketplace and business management platform, with 100K+ partner venues and 450M+ appointments booked. It launched as Shedul in 2015 and took the Fresha name in 2020.

Best for marketplace-driven booking reach

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

From AED 149.95/mo (UAE Independent plan)

Visit Fresha

Vagaro

Founded 2009 - Pleasanton, CA, USA

4.4

All-in-one software for salons, spas and fitness businesses in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. Vagaro says more than 100,000 businesses rely on it, and it acquired Schedulicity in January 2025.

Best for growing teams wanting a broad feature set

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

$23.99/mo for 1 calendar (US offer; $30/mo regular)

Visit Vagaro

Booksy

Founded 2014 - Warsaw, Poland (US HQ: Chicago)

4.6

Mobile-first booking and business app for beauty and wellness professionals, with a consumer marketplace. Booksy says more than 330,000 professionals use it, and its help centre lists 16 countries. Founded in Poland in 2014, it merged with Versum in December 2020.

Best for affordable mobile booking

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

$29.99/mo + $20/mo per extra user (US)

Visit Booksy

GlossGenius

Founded 2016 - New York, NY, USA

4.5

US booking, payments and business software for beauty, wellness and medspa businesses. Since July 2026 it is a product of Genius AI, the new name of the company behind it. Its AI agents answer calls and texts, analyse sales and write marketing campaigns.

Best for design-focused solo professionals

Booking
Payments
Clients
Staff
Marketing
Inventory
Analytics
Marketplace
AI

Starting at

$28/mo ($24/mo billed annually)

Visit GlossGenius
These alternatives handle booking for growing teams. Fresha's AI Concierge answers calls and messages, and the others here sell AI receptionists too. Daisy adds cashback acquisition and published prices, and its plans include 5, 10 or 15 team members.

What Makes Daisy Different

Six things Daisy is built around

AI receptionist

Handles bookings, payments, and customer service in Arabic and English around the clock.

Customer acquisition engine

Cashback rewards and AI marketing, plus an optional marketplace in selected countries, working together to fill your calendar.

Branded booking page

A booking page with your logo, name and colours, hosted by Daisy. You can redirect your own domain to it.

Network effects

More businesses on the platform means smarter AI recommendations for everyone.

All-in-one

Booking, payments, CRM, marketing, analytics, inventory, marketplace, and AI in one platform.

Multilingual

Native Arabic and English with full RTL support, built for the GCC market and beyond.

Ready to switch from Timely?

Daisy is built for salons that want growth tools, not just a calendar.

Free migration support to get you started
No lock-in contracts, cancel anytime
AI receptionist live from day one
Dedicated onboarding team for a smooth transition

No credit card required. Free 14-day trial included.

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This page was last updated on 10 October 2026. Information about other companies comes from their own published materials at the time of writing. Prices and features change, so check each company's website for the latest details. Comparisons and ratings on this page are based on The Daisy's internal evaluation criteria.

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