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SME AI Office vs Booksy
Booksy is booking software for barbers, salons and wellness in the US, Europe and Brazil; SME AI Office is a free Singapore booking website with packs, PayNow and accounting.
Prices checked 30 September 2026
The short answer
Choose Booksy if your business is in one of its countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom or Brazil, and you want its client marketplace, text marketing and card reader. Singapore is not in its country list.
Choose SME AI Office if you are in Singapore. Booksy is US$29.99 a month plus tax (US$359.88 a year), and US$20 a month per extra team member. SME AI Office is free, with a small 0.5% fee only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Side by side
| SME AI Office | Booksy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow paymentsYour own PayNow QR and cash: no fee | US$29.99 a month plus taxUS$20 a month for each extra team member |
| Free plan | Yes, for good. Unlimited bookings and packs, no card needed | No free plan. 14-day trial, no credit card |
| Available in Singapore | Yes. Built for Singapore: S$, PayNow and GST | Singapore is not on its list. Its countries are is the US, UK, Ireland, France, Poland, Spain, Brazil, Germany |
| How clients pay | Free PayNow QR with amount and reference filled in. Cards through your own Stripe account0.5% on Stripe payments on Free, 0% on Pro 365, plus Stripe's fee | Booksy payments: 2.69% + US$0.30 for mobile or keyed payments |
| Session packs | Yes, on Free. Sell 10 sessions once; each booking uses one | Memberships and packages included |
| Reminders | Confirmation emails go by themselves. Reminders are one tap to WhatsApp, which you send | Confirmations and reminders; 2,000 free SMS a month for text marketing |
| Team | Built for one coach. A team of coaches: WhatsApp us | Extra team members US$20 a month each |
| Accounting and GST | Pack money held as paid in advance, then income per session. GST F5 on Pro 365 | Stats and reports; no Singapore GST return |
Only on SME AI Office
- Free planYes, for good. Unlimited bookings and packs, no card needed
Which one fits
SME AI Office fits when
- Your business is in Singapore.
- You want clients to pay by PayNow with no fee.
- You want a free booking website with session packs and weekly slots.
Booksy fits when
- Your business is in a country Booksy serves, such as the US or UK.
- You want new clients from Booksy's consumer app.
- You want text marketing with 2,000 free SMS a month.
Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Questions
Is SME AI Office cheaper than Booksy in Singapore?
Yes. Booksy is US$29.99 a month plus tax and US$20 for each extra team member, and Singapore is not in its region list. SME AI Office is free in Singapore, with session packs and a free PayNow QR. A small 0.5% fee applies only to card and automatic PayNow payments.
Is Booksy available in Singapore?
Singapore is not in the region list on Booksy's business site, which covers the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Poland, Spain, Brazil and Germany. A Singapore coach can use SME AI Office Personal Coach instead, free.
What is a Singapore alternative to Booksy?
SME AI Office Personal Coach is built in Singapore for trainers, coaches, stylists, tutors and therapists. Clients pick a free time, pay by a PayNow QR with the amount filled in, and buy session packs. It is free, with no monthly fee and no cap on bookings.
Does SME AI Office send text messages like Booksy?
No. SME AI Office emails confirmations by itself and has no SMS. A Remind button opens WhatsApp with the message ready for you to send. Booksy includes 2,000 free SMS a month for text marketing.
Can I move from Booksy to SME AI Office?
Yes. Send us your Booksy profile link and any client list you have, and we set up your services, hours and clients free. WhatsApp us on +65 9613 7676 and we help you move it over.
Booksy facts are from biz.booksy.com/en-us/pricing, biz.booksy.com region list, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices are as shown there. Booksy is a trademark of Booksy Inc.. SME AI Office is not connected with Booksy.