For Salons & Spas · Worldwide
Works in 160+ countries
Free online booking
for your salon.
No monthly fee. Ever.
Replace Fresha (2% commission forever), Vagaro ($30/mo), or Booksy ($29/mo) with completely free tools. Clients book online, pay upfront, get reminders. Setup in under 2 hours.
$0per month
$500+avg annual saving
2 hrsto set up
TL;DR: Use
Cal.com (free booking) +
Stripe/Square (free card payments, 2.9% per transaction) +
Tawk.to (free live chat). Total monthly cost:
$0. No technical skills needed.
Step-by-step guide →
Average salon saves $300–$600/year switching from Vagaro/Booksy to this free stack. That's real money back in your pocket — not in a SaaS company's quarterly report.
What you're replacing
Paid tools vs. the SetupFree free stack — same results, $0/month
Online Booking System
Booksy $29/mo
Cal.com FREE
Booking Management
Vagaro $30/mo
Cal.com FREE
Card / Mobile Payments
Fresha 2% + monthly
Stripe/Square 2.9% only
Automated Reminders
SMS service $20/mo
Cal.com email FREE
Client Messaging
$15–50/mo bots
Tally + WhatsApp FREE
Professional Website
Wix/Squarespace $17/mo
GitHub Pages FREE
Monthly total
$130–$160/mo
$0/month
Free guides for your salon
Each is step-by-step, no tech skills needed, 1–3 hours to complete
📅
Online Booking System
Get a booking page at cal.com/yoursalon. Clients book themselves, get reminders, can't double-book you.
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💳
Accept Online Payments
Take deposits or full payment at booking. Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay. No monthly fee — just 2.9% per transaction.
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💬
WhatsApp Booking Bot
Clients message your WhatsApp, a bot collects their name, service, and preferred time — 24/7, no manual reply.
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🌐
Free Professional Website
Build your salon website on GitHub Pages. Free hosting forever, custom domain optional (~$6/yr).
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⭐
Automate Google Reviews
Send every client a WhatsApp review request after their appointment, automatically. Grows your rating fast.
Start Guide →
📍
Google Maps Setup
Appear in "salons near me" searches. Free Google Business Profile with photos, hours, and your booking link.
Start Guide →
Want us to build it for you?
Our engineers set up your entire salon booking system — website, booking, WhatsApp, payments — in 7 days. One-time fee, yours forever. Domain ~$6/yr is the only ongoing cost.
Get It Built — From $49 →
DIY Free Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cal.com really free for a salon?
Yes. Cal.com's free plan supports unlimited booking types, unlimited clients, Google Calendar sync, automated email reminders, and custom availability. There is a paid team plan, but solo salons and small spas never need it.
Can I take advance deposits online?
Yes. Using Stripe or Square, you can collect a deposit at booking time via card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. No monthly fee — just the standard 2.9% per transaction. No-shows drop dramatically when clients have paid upfront.
What if I don't have a website?
You don't need one to start. Cal.com gives you a shareable booking link (e.g. cal.com/yoursalon) you can add to your Instagram bio, Google Maps listing, and anywhere else. When ready, the free website guide takes ~2 hours.
Will clients get reminders automatically?
Yes. Cal.com sends email reminders automatically (24 hours before, then 1 hour before). For SMS or WhatsApp reminders, the WhatsApp Booking Bot guide shows how to layer those on top — still free.