Massage therapist booking software, mobile-first
They book on theirs, you run the day on yours. Deposits, automated reminders, and a calendar built for solo and small-studio massage.
Built for the way massage therapists actually work
Mobile-first booking page
Most clients book on a phone. Your booking page is built mobile-first so the journey from Instagram bio to confirmed appointment takes seconds.
Deposit collection
Take a deposit at booking to protect your day. Particularly useful for mobile and home-visit massage where a no-show wipes out a travel slot.
Automated reminders
A confirmation goes out when the booking is made, followed by an automatic email reminder 24 hours before the appointment.
Service categorisation
Deep tissue, Swedish, sports, pregnancy: categorise services so clients see only what is relevant to them.
Why massage therapists pick CHAIR over Booksy
You own the client relationship
Booksy owns the relationship: clients use their app, see their notifications, and get recommendations for other businesses in their feed. CHAIR keeps the relationship yours. Clients can discover you in the CHAIR directory, then book directly on your page.
Flat fee, not a commission
Booksy: Optional Boost: one-time 30% of first visit (minimum £5). CHAIR: flat monthly, 0% on every booking you take, whether the client is new or has been with you for years.
Your brand, not a directory
On Booksy you appear next to every competing massage therapists in the area. On CHAIR clients book on your branded page, with your name above the door.
How CHAIR compares to Booksy and Fresha
Side-by-side on the dimensions that matter most: how you pay, who owns the client relationship, and what the page clients land on actually looks like.
Pricing checked 27 August 2026. Plans and contract terms can change. Official sources: Booksy pricing, Booksy Boost terms, Fresha pricing, Fresha Marketplace fees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best booking app for a massage therapist?
The best booking app for a massage therapist handles deposits, reminders, and a clean mobile-first booking journey. CHAIR does all three on a flat monthly fee, with no marketplace commission on the bookings you take.
How do automated reminders work?
CHAIR sends an automatic email reminder 24 hours before each appointment. Optional rebooking nudges are separate and can be timed per service to contact clients when they are due for another visit.
Can I take a deposit on a massage booking?
Yes. Set a deposit policy per service, flat fee or percentage. Particularly useful for mobile bookings where a no-show costs you both the slot and the travel.
Does CHAIR work for mobile and home-visit massage?
You can offer mobile services and manage their bookings in CHAIR, but the booking form does not currently collect a visit address or calculate travel buffers. Confirm the address directly and block travel time in your availability.
How is CHAIR different from Booksy or Fresha for massage?
Booksy and Fresha combine booking tools with paid marketplace acquisition for qualifying brand-new clients. CHAIR charges a flat monthly fee and 0% commission, and keeps your branded booking page and client list at the centre of the relationship.
Ready to take your massage therapist bookings on CHAIR?
Flat monthly pricing. No commission. Your clients, your brand, your business.