Ongati vs GlossGenius

Looking for a GlossGenius alternative?

Ongati lets you start free with a booking page and a permanent QR code, and record every payment, cash and Zelle included.

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Side by side

Ongati and GlossGenius, compared.

Prices are in US dollars, before tax.

Compared	Ongati	GlossGenius
Starting price	$0 on Free. Solo is $20/month.	$24/month on Standard, billed yearly
Teams	Growth is $45/month with 4 seats included	Gold is $48/month billed yearly, for teams up to 9
Free plan	Yes. 1 provider, up to 4 new bookings a month.	No. 14-day free trial.
How clients pay	Cash, Zelle, Venmo, card or Square. Ongati records it and never holds your money.	Built-in card payments at a flat 2.6%

GlossGenius details checked on October 4, 2026 from GlossGenius pricing. Prices change, so check their site for the latest.

Which one fits

An honest take.

GlossGenius may fit better if

You want card payments built in and a full beauty business app, and you're fine paying monthly from day one.

Ongati fits better if

You want to start free, many of your clients pay with cash, Zelle or Venmo, and you want a permanent QR and a page that shows only you.

Switching

Moving from GlossGenius is simple.

You can run Ongati next to GlossGenius while you switch, so no booking falls through.

Create your page

Add your services, prices and hours. It's free to start.

Bring your clients

Export your client list and import it on Solo or Growth, up to 5,000 at a time.

Share your new link

Update your bio and print your permanent QR.

Want a hand moving over? We'll help.Talk to us

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Pricing

Start free. Grow into it.

Flat pricing. No booking commission on any plan.

Free

$0 forever

Free stays free. 1 provider, up to 4 new bookings a month, your page and a permanent QR. No card needed.

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Solo

$20 /month

Solo for one provider. No monthly booking cap, calendar sync, website booking, client import and payment tracking. Add one Admin (no calendar) for $10/month or $100/year.

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Growth

$45 /month

Growth includes 4 team seats. Set each as Bookable or Admin (no calendar). Seats 5 to 8 are $10/month or $100/year each.

Choose Growth

Yearly billing gives you 2 months free. See full pricing

FAQ

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Is there a free alternative to GlossGenius?

Yes. Ongati Free is $0 forever with no card, for one provider and up to 4 new bookings a month.

Is Ongati cheaper than GlossGenius?

Ongati Solo is $20/month and Growth is $45/month with 4 seats included. GlossGenius starts at $24/month billed yearly. Check their site for current prices.

Can I move my clients from GlossGenius?

Yes. On Solo and Growth you can import up to 5,000 clients at a time from CSV or Excel, and we'll help you move over.

Does Ongati process card payments?

Ongati records how clients paid you, including card, cash, Zelle and Venmo. It doesn't hold your money.

Keep every booking, and every client.

Publish your page and share your link. No fee when someone new books.