Salonkee alternative for salons and barbershops
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Salonkee started in Luxembourg and combines scheduling software with a platform where clients search for salons in Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland and other countries. The salon pays a subscription and appears in a list with other businesses. If you already have loyal clients, a website of your own can cost less, show only your work and keep your client list with you. Here are the differences and how to switch without losing anything.
Salonkee vs UseProBook: the main differences
- Where clients book: on Salonkee, on a profile inside the platform, next to other businesses. On UseProBook, on your own website, with only your business.
- Commission: UseProBook never takes a commission per booking. You pay a fixed monthly price, from €29.
- Brand: your website shows your name, your colours, your photos and, if you like, your own domain (.com, .lu, .co.uk…).
- Clients: the relationship and the client list stay with you, and clients come back to you, not to a list of competitors.
- Lock-in: there is none. Cancel from your dashboard whenever you want.
When it makes sense to stay on Salonkee
A marketplace can help when you are starting out and still need new clients to find you. It makes sense to stay if:
- You get many new clients from Salonkee search
- You use specific Salonkee features you can't do without
When your own website pays off
In Luxembourg, many clients book in the evening and in several languages. A UseProBook website opens in English, French, German or Portuguese depending on the client's phone, and shows only your salon, with no other salons from the same street next to it.
For most salons and barbershops, most bookings come from regulars and from people who already follow you on Instagram or find you on Google. For those bookings, paying commission or showing competitors next to you adds nothing.
How to switch from Salonkee without losing clients
- Create your website in 2 minutes from your business name or your Instagram, and see it ready before you pay.
- Paste the address of your public Salonkee page: UseProBook imports services, prices, photos and reviews. Your client list comes in from the file you export.
- Put the website link in your Instagram bio, on WhatsApp and on your Google Business Profile.
- Keep both for a few weeks, until your regulars book on your website.
Frequently asked questions
- Is UseProBook a marketplace like Salonkee?
- No. It is a website just for your business, with no other salons next to it and no ads. Clients arrive from Instagram, Google and word of mouth.
- Can I use UseProBook and stay on Salonkee?
- Yes. Many professionals use their own website for regulars and keep the marketplace while they switch.
- How much does UseProBook cost?
- From €29 per month, with no commission per booking and no lock-in. A custom domain is optional, at €34 per year.
- Are Salonkee's prices and commissions in this article up to date?
- Platform terms change often. Always check current prices and commissions on Salonkee's own website.