The best booking app for independent nail techs in the Philippines
If you do nails on your own or from a small studio, you probably book through Messenger and Instagram DMs and ask for a GCash deposit to hold the slot. A booking app should make that faster, not add a new set of fees.
This guide lists what actually matters for a nail tech in the Philippines, then compares five apps on the facts each one publishes. We make Nabbee, so we have been careful to stick to what each company states on its own pages.
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Facts as of October 2026. Numbers in brackets point to the sources at the end of this page.
Nabbee
- Monthly price listed
- See the Nabbee pricing page.
- Fee on marketplace new clients
- None.
- GCash or Maya deposits
- Yes, paid to your own wallet with uploaded proof.
Fresha
Booksy
GlossGenius
Square Appointments
| Topic | Monthly price listed | Fee on marketplace new clients | GCash or Maya deposits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nabbee | See the Nabbee pricing page. | None. | Yes, paid to your own wallet with uploaded proof. |
| Fresha | $19.95 per month (Independent, US pricing).[1] | 20% one-time, minimum $6.[1] | Not listed on its pricing page.[1] |
| Booksy | $29.99 per month plus tax (US).[2] | Only with Boost on: 30% of first visit, up to $100.[2] | Not listed on its pricing page.[2] |
| GlossGenius | From $24 per month billed annually.[3] | Not listed.[3] | Not listed on its pricing page.[3] |
| Square Appointments | Square Free: no monthly subscription.[4] | Not listed.[4] | Philippines not in Square’s supported countries.[5] |
Pick a big marketplace app when
- You want strangers to find you inside a consumer app and you accept a fee per new client.
- You take most payments by card and live in a country those apps serve.
Pick Nabbee when
- Your clients find you on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and you do not want a new-client commission on any of them.
- You collect deposits by GCash or Maya and want them to land in your own wallet.
- You want your booking page built for you, free for founding shops while spots last.
What a nail tech needs from a booking app
- A link you can put in your Instagram bio and paste into Messenger replies.
- Different lengths for different services, so a gel overlay and a full set of extensions do not get the same slot.
- Buffer time between clients for cleanup and sanitizing tools.
- Deposits that fit how your clients pay. In the Philippines that usually means GCash or Maya.
- A gallery so clients can see your sets before they book.
- A clear cancellation and late policy shown before the client books.
- Reminders, so fewer clients forget.
How Nabbee handles each one
- One booking link for your bio, Messenger replies and Google profile.
- Each service has its own length, and you can add buffer time between bookings.
- Deposits of 20%, the full price or a fixed amount, paid to your GCash or Maya. Clients upload proof and you confirm it in Payment review.
- A gallery page on your booking site.
- A cancellation cutoff and your own policy text, shown on the booking page.
- Email reminders, on by default.
Questions to ask any app before you switch
- Step 1: Do you take a fee on clients I bring myself, or only on clients from your marketplace?
- Step 2: Where does a deposit go, and how long until it reaches me?
- Step 3: Can clients pay a deposit by GCash or Maya?
- Step 4: If something breaks on a Saturday, who do I talk to?
- Step 5: Can I leave and take my client list with me?
Questions owners ask
Can I use Nabbee if I do home service?
You can share your booking link and take deposits the same way. Agree the address with the client in your confirmation message.
How much deposit should a nail tech ask for?
Many techs ask for a fixed amount for basic services and a percentage for long sets or custom art. Our deposit policy guide has sample wording you can copy.
Can clients still message me on Messenger?
Yes. Keep answering questions in Messenger, and send your booking link when they are ready to book so the slot is held in one place.
Want us to set it up for you?
Send your service list and hours and we will build your booking page, free for founding shops while spots last. We take a limited number each month.
Related reading
Sources
Competitor details were checked on their public pages in October 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm on their site before you decide.