4appointments — alternative to Booksy
Short answer
4appointments is a Booksy alternative for businesses that want their own booking system rather than a slot in a marketplace. Booksy is very strong in beauty and has a consumer app popular in Romania that can bring you new clients. 4appointments instead offers your own brand on the booking page, RON pricing, SMS reminders included, and integrated invoicing — without competing against other salons in the same marketplace.
4appointments advantages
- A booking page with your own brand, not a profile in a shared marketplace.
- Works for any service type, not just beauty (clinics, consulting, education).
- SMS reminders included and RON pricing.
- Integrated invoicing and CRM through the 4b2b ecosystem.
- Google + Outlook sync and multi-location support.
- Data hosted in the EU, GDPR-compliant.
Limitations to consider
- Booksy brings new clients through its consumer marketplace — 4appointments has no marketplace.
- In beauty, Booksy has strong brand recognition and a large user base in Romania.
- The Booksy consumer mobile app is very familiar to end clients.
- Booksy has beauty-specific features refined over years (public reviews, discovery).
Comparison table: 4appointments vs Booksy
| Feature | 4appointments | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Romanian-language interface | Yes, native | Yes (RO) |
| RON pricing | Yes | Yes |
| SMS reminders included | Yes, in plan | Limited / on packages |
| Payment / deposit at booking | Yes, via Stripe | Yes (in app) |
| Google + Outlook sync | Yes, two-way | Yes |
| Multi-location | Yes | Yes |
| Client-discovery marketplace | No (own brand) | Yes (Booksy advantage) |
| Integrated invoicing (4b2b ecosystem) | Yes | No |
| Free starter plan | Yes | Varies |
Note: third-party features and pricing may change — check the official site before deciding. Data reflects public information as of mid-2026.
Quick verdict
Choose 4appointments if you want full control of your brand, integrated invoicing, and a system that goes beyond beauty. Booksy remains better if you want to be discovered through its consumer marketplace and work in a beauty niche where its app is already used by clients.
Frequently asked questions
Booksy or 4appointments for a salon?
If you want consumer-marketplace visibility and new clients via the Booksy app, Booksy can be advantageous. If you want your own branded system with included SMS and integrated invoicing, 4appointments is a better fit.
Does 4appointments have a marketplace like Booksy?
No. 4appointments gives you a booking page with your own brand and does not place you in direct competition with other businesses in a shared marketplace. Bringing in traffic stays under your control.
Is 4appointments only for beauty?
No. Unlike Booksy’s beauty focus, 4appointments works for clinics, consulting, education, services, and any appointment-based business.
Can I collect a deposit at booking like in Booksy?
Yes, via Stripe you can require payment or a deposit at booking, with an included SMS reminder to reduce no-shows.