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Goldie vs Glossgenius

Switch to Goldie for global access, affordable all-inclusive pricing, and customizable features that fit your business.

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Prices shown apply to the United States and are listed in U.S. dollars (USD)

$
36
Estimated monthly cost for a business with
1 individual account
50 appointments /mo
500 messages /mo
online booking
10 online payments /mo
$
72
Estimated monthly cost for a business with
1 individual account
50 appointments /mo
500 messages /mo
online booking
10 online payments /mo
$
36
$
72
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Estimated monthly cost for a business with
1 individual account
50 appointments /mo
500 messages /mo
online booking
10 payments processed /mo

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Features
Why choose Goldie?
Feature
Goldie
GlossGenius
Free Plan
Monthly price for 1 subscription with text messaging
$19.99 (Pro)
$56 (Gold)
Online & card-on-file payment fee
2.5% + 30¢
3.4% + 15¢
Reserve with Google
Every plan, including free
Gold plan and up ($56/mo)
Unlimited team members
$39.99/mo
$168/mo plan required for 10+ staff
WhatsApp reminders
Support
FAQs
Does GlossGenius have a free plan?
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No. GlossGenius offers a 14-day free trial, then plans start at $28/month billed monthly, or $24/month billed annually. Goldie offers a free Starter plan with 20 appointments a month, online booking, reminders, payments, Reserve with Google and client management included. No credit card required. That's one of the many reasons that make it one of the best GlossGenius alternatives.
How do Goldie’s paid plans compare to GlossGenius’s?
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Goldie has two paid plans: Pro at $19.99/month for solo pros, and Pro Plus at $39.99/month with unlimited team members. GlossGenius has Standard at $28/month, Gold at $56/month for up to 9 staff, and Platinum at $168/month for teams of 10 or more. A solo pro who needs text messaging pays $19.99/month on Goldie Pro and $56/month on GlossGenius Gold. A team of 10 or more pays $39.99/month on Goldie Pro Plus and $168/month on GlossGenius Platinum.
What are the payment processing fees at Goldie and GlossGenius?
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Goldie charges one flat rate of 2.5% + 30¢ on every card payment: tap, dip, swipe, Tap to Pay, online bookings, deposits, card on file, payment links and no-show fees. Buy Now, Pay Later comes at no extra cost to you. Same-day payouts are free on Pro and Pro Plus, and instant payouts arrive in 30 minutes or instantly.

GlossGenius charges 2.4% + 15¢ for tap, dip and swipe payments, 3.4% + 15¢ for online, card-on-file and key-in payments, and 2.9% + 30¢ for invoice payments. Instant payouts cost an extra 1.8%. On a $100 online payment or deposit, you pay $2.90 with Goldie and $3.55 with GlossGenius.
Which app is easier to use for beauty pros?
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Both apps are user-friendly, but Goldie is faster to set up. It’s built for independent pros who want to manage bookings, reminders and payments with minimal setup. GlossGenius offers more website and brand customization, but that can feel heavier if you just want to run your business efficiently.
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Easy to use app

Goldie is super user-friendly, works across multiple devices, and makes it easy to manage my business both in the salon and at home. By far the best GlossGenius alternative!

Jessica R.
Hairstylist
Makes life easier
I have been using it for years, It is reliable, affordable, and easy to use.
Emily O.
Hairstylist at Precision Styles
Easy to use app

Goldie is super user-friendly, works across multiple devices, and makes it easy to manage my business both in the salon and at home. By far the best Glossgenius alternative!

Jessica R.
Hairstylist
Makes life easier
I have been using it for years, It is reliable, affordable, and easy to use.
Emily O.
Hairstylist at Precision Styles
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