How much will I save switching from Booksy to Helix?

On Booksy at $40/month ($480/year), you save $201 in year one and $480 every year after. Over 3 years: $1,331.

Can I pay for Helix in installments?

Yes. Helix is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees.

Can I migrate from Booksy to Helix?

Yes. Export your data from Booksy as CSV, import into Helix in about 5 minutes. Most tattoo artists switch in 1-2 days.

You're Switching from Booksy.
Here's Why Tattoo Artists Choose Helix.

Q: Is there a one-time purchase alternative to Booksy for tattoo artists?

Yes. Helix is a $279 one-time purchase that includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Unlike Booksy at $40/month, you pay once and own it forever. Break even in 7.0 months.

Booksy

$40/mo

$480/year — every year, forever

Helix

$279

Once. Own it forever.

or 3 payments of $99

Break even in 7.0 months. Then it's free forever.

"Switched from Booksy after the last price increase. Helix does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."

— Verified tattoo artist, former Booksy customer

What Booksy Is Costing You

The Damage

Booksy monthly $40/mo

Annual drain $480/yr

Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $535

Year 3 $596

3-year total $1,610

That's $1,610 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your Booksy subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Tattoo Artists Leave Booksy

✗Per-staff pricing adds up quickly ($20/staff)

✗5-person team = $110+/month before processing

✗Boost marketing 30% commission cuts profits

✗Customer support complaints

✗Desktop experience inferior to mobile

✗Cost is a little higher than I'd like it to be

✗The 30% ($10 minimum, $100 maximum) boost feature commission makes it hard to offer affordable offers to first time clients

✗Boost marketing delivers no results - had account boosted for 2 weeks, not one new client

Tattoo Artists are leaving Booksy every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Tattoo Artists

You spent 4 hours drawing a custom sleeve design. The client hasn't responded in a week — no deposit was collected. Your noon appointment is a 3-hour session on a back piece, third session. You need to track the running total, collect today's payment, and schedule the next session. A walk-in wants a small piece but you're booked. You're managing bookings through Instagram DMs, deposits through Venmo, and pricing through a mental calculator. Nothing is connected.

Tattoo Artists face unique challenges: Deposit collection on custom pieces that take hours to design. Clients ghosting after you've spent 5 hours on their custom flash. Managing consultations, design approvals, and session scheduling for large pieces. Tracking shop rent, supply costs, and actual per-session income. On top of all that, Booksy charges $40/month ($480/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median tattoo artist earns $42,000/year. Software at $480/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Tattoo machines (coil and/or rotary, multiple) is yours. You bought it once. Helix works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

Booksy is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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Your exact Booksy cost, full stack total, and what switching saves. 10 seconds.

What You Get Instead

Feature	Booksy	Helix
Invoicing	✓	✓
Scheduling	✗	✓
CRM	✗	✓
Time Tracking	✗	✓
Full Accounting	✗	✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management	✗	✓
Price	$40/mo forever	$279 once or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost	$1,610	$279
Stop paying?	Lose everything	Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most tattoo artists are fully switched before the weekend.

Export your data

Go to Settings → export your client list and appointment history as CSV.

Set up Helix

15-minute setup. Import your client list and recreate your service menu.

Update your booking

Replace your Booksy link on social media, Google Business, and your website.

Cancel Booksy

Cancel subscription. Notify clients of your new booking link.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Booksy when you're confident. Zero risk.

FAQ

Is Helix really a Booksy replacement for tattoo artists?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Helix includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Booksy may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Booksy is $40/month — that's $1,610 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Helix is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Helix is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Helix doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my Booksy data?

Export your data from Booksy as CSV, import into Helix in about 5 minutes.

"Booksy raised prices again and I was done. Found Helix — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."

— Tattoo artist, switched from Booksy

Stop Losing $480/Year to Booksy

$1,610 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Helix — $279 Once