The closest competitor.Here's the honest read.
The same polish, a real free plan, and AI text replies included in Pro.
The honest comparison
What you leave behind,
and what you gain.
On GlossGenius
- There is no free plan. The entry tier is $28/mo.
- Forms and waivers require the $56/mo Gold tier.
- The trial is 14 days.
- Reception, their AI receptionist, is free until Nov 30, 2026, then a $50/mo add-on.
- Free to start, with your booking page live on the free plan
- AI replies to client texts included in Pro at $15/mo (plus a $4.99/mo number for new clients), not a $50/mo add-on from December
- Intake forms with automatic guardian consent for minors, not a Gold-tier upgrade
- 30 days to try everything, no card asked for
Pricing, plainly
How much does GlossGenius cost in 2026?
In short: $28/mo + 2.6% processing. Here is the full picture, next to ours.
Prices checked Oct 2026
GlossGenius
$28/mo + 2.6% processing
$28, $56 and $168 per month ($24, $48 and $148 billed annually), a flat 2.6% card rate on every transaction, 14-day trial, no free plan. Forms and waivers and the waitlist require the $56 Gold tier. Reception, its AI receptionist for calls and texts, is free until Nov 30, 2026, then $50/mo on top.
Source: glossgenius.com/pricing, October 2026
Besmi
Free, then $15/mo
- Artist: free forever, with your page, booking and card payments
- Pro: $15/mo, adds deposits, text reminders and AI replies to client texts
- Icon: $25/mo, runs it on autopilot
- No commission on your clients. Paid plans add nothing to Stripe's rate; the free plan adds a flat 1%
Every feature free for 30 days, no card.
Feature comparison
Line by line
What it costs
Entry price
GlossGenius
$28/moBesmi
Free, then $15/moFree plan
GlossGenius
NoBesmi
Free trial
GlossGenius
14 daysBesmi
30 daysCard processing
GlossGenius
Flat 2.6%, all transaction typesBesmi
Stripe rates, no markup on paid plansPrice of the AI
GlossGenius
Free until Nov 30, 2026, then $50/moBesmi
Pro $15/mo (+$4.99/mo number for new clients)What's included
Intake forms
GlossGenius
Gold tier, $56/moBesmi
IncludedGuardian consent for minors
GlossGenius
NoBesmi
Aftercare cards
GlossGenius
NoBesmi
Waitlist
GlossGenius
Gold tier, $56/moBesmi
Icon plan, $25/moWhere they're strong
AI that answers clients
GlossGenius
Calls and texts, and takes depositsBesmi
Replies to texts on Pro; new clients need a $4.99/mo numberFlat card rate
GlossGenius
2.6% on everythingBesmi
Stripe standardEmail and text blasts
GlossGenius
Besmi
Text blasts; email via automationsMemberships
GlossGenius
Besmi
NoInstant payout fee
GlossGenius
1.8%Besmi
1.95%Payroll
GlossGenius
$40/mo + $6 per personBesmi
NoPrices checked Oct 2026. Theirs can change, so check their site before you switch.
the honest part
Where GlossGenius is the better pick
- Reception, an AI receptionist that answers calls and texts and takes the deposit, where Besmi's AI replies to texts only and sends a booking link
- A flat 2.6% card rate on every transaction type, which beats the standard rate Besmi charges on a paid plan on card-on-file and keyed payments
- Email blasts at the entry tier, where Besmi sends text blasts and runs email through automations only
- Memberships, which Besmi does not offer
- Free same-business-day payouts and a 1.8% instant payout fee, below Besmi's 1.95%
- A payroll add-on and team commission tooling for growing past solo
If that list is what your business runs on, they are the right call, and we would rather say so now.
Switching from GlossGenius
Move over in an afternoon.
your clients won't get a single text
Claim your link
Pick besmi.com/your-name and add your services. Free, and no card needed.
Paste your GlossGenius calendar link
Your upcoming bookings come across and stay in sync until you are ready to switch, and your service menu can come from your booking link.
Swap the link in your bio
Reminders go out from the first booking, and on Pro, deposits and AI replies to client texts too.
Only on Besmi
What you get here and nowhere else
01
AI texting without the add-on
GlossGenius Reception answers calls and texts. It is free until Nov 30, 2026, then $50/mo on top of a plan that starts at $28. Besmi's AI replies to client texts only, and it is included in Pro at $15/mo. New clients text it on a $4.99/mo Besmi number.
02
Forms without the upgrade
Forms and waivers sit on GlossGenius's $56 Gold tier. Besmi includes intake forms, and adds a guardian signature block automatically when the client is under 18.
03
A free plan to start on
GlossGenius has no free tier. Besmi's free plan runs your booking page, your calendar and your clients with no monthly price.
04
Aftercare that sends itself
Per-service aftercare goes out automatically after the appointment. It is the single most-skipped retention step in lashing.
The product, up close
What replaces GlossGenius.
Everything below is built into Besmi. Start free, try every feature free for 30 days, and the top plan is $25 a month. No add-on maze, no surprises on month three.
Your page
A page that looks like you
Same platform, completely different vibes. Your colors, your fonts, your photos. One link in your bio that looks like your feed, not somebody's template.
Your week, at a glance
See your whole week at a glance. Auto reminders go out via SMS and email, so your no-show rate drops to almost zero.
“I Love this APP! Definitely giving it to my other lash tech friends!”
Kdollz
March 2026
Mon
24
Tue
25
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sarah J.
Classic Full
9 AM
Mia K.
Hybrid Fill
11:30 AM
Aaliyah B.
Volume Full
2 PM
Emma R.
Hybrid Full
9:30 AM
Jade L.
Lash Lift
Sofia W.
Classic Full
2 PM
Lily T.
Chloe M.
Volume Full
10 AM
Ava P.
Hybrid Fill
1 PM
Zoe D.
Classic Full
3 PM
Grace N.
Lash Lift
Harper S.
Volume Full
10:30 AM
Ella F.
Classic Full
1 PM
Luna A.
Hybrid Fill
3:30 PM
Aria C.
Volume Full
9 AM
Riley H.
Hybrid Fill
12 PM
Nora J.
Classic Full
2 PM
Ivy M.
Lash Lift
Reminders
Sent automatically
Hi Sarah J! Reminder: your Volume Fill is Tomorrow at 2:00 PM. Need to reschedule? Just text this number.
Hi Mia K! Reminder: your Classic Full Set is Friday at 10:00 AM. Need to reschedule? Just text this number.
Hi Tanya R! Reminder: your Lash Lift & Tint is Saturday at 11:30 AM. Need to reschedule? Just text this number.
Your brand. Your colors. Your vibe.
Same platform, completely different vibes. Your colors, fonts, photos. Your page looks like your feed.
Deposits that protect your time
Collect deposits before they're confirmed. Cards, Tap to Pay, Venmo, CashApp. No more chasing payments.
“I Love how I can send girls a payment link and they can pre-pay anytime. I also had a girl who didn't have tap-to-pay and she was able to pay with the card, with the link I sent her on her own phone.”
Moua Lash Co (our founder's studio)
A booking page that feels like your brand
One link in your bio. Clients pick a service, choose a time, and book themselves, anytime, anywhere.
“Got my first booking today woohoo! It was quick & easy for me & my client! I look forward to continue using Besmi!”
ALuxBeautyy
Services
Manage your service menu and pricing.
Full Sets
Volume Full Set
Full glam coverage with handmade fans...
Classic/Hybrid Full Set
Natural or soft glam look...
Half Set
Partial coverage for a lighter look...
Fills
Volume Fill
Regular maintenance fill...
Classic/Hybrid Fill
Regular maintenance fill...
Mini Touch Up
Quick refresh within one week...
Clients text at 2am. You still sleep.
On Pro, an AI replies to client texts, answering questions about your services, prices and open times. Haven't heard from a client in a few weeks? On Icon, Besmi sends a rebooking nudge before they even think about going somewhere else.
Besmi AI
Active Now
Before and after, handled
Collect client info before their appointment. Send aftercare instructions after, automatically.
“I finally had some time to play with more of the features you added to the site. I'm obsessed I love it!! You guys did yalls thingggg lol”
Dose.Artistry
New Client Intake Form
Please fill out before your appointment
Aftercare Instructions
Lash by Aileen
Avoid water
Keep lashes dry for the first 24-48 hours after application.
No oil-based products
Oil breaks down adhesive. Use oil-free makeup remover.
Sleep on your back
Avoid sleeping face-down to prevent lash damage.
Book your fill
Come back every 2-3 weeks for a fill to maintain fullness.
Also included
The little things? Handled.
Also included
The little things? Handled.
Our Story
Why we built this
Abraham & Rikki
Founders of Besmi
Rikki is a lash artist. Abraham is a software developer. They're married, both business owners, and they spent years watching the same problem from two different angles.
We built Besmi because every artist deserves a brand that looks as good as their work.
Delivered
So that's what we're doing. Rikki knows what artists need, and Abraham builds it, two people in Oregon giving independent beauty professionals the tools the big salons take for granted.
The Artist plan is free and stays free. Upgrade when you're ready, or don't. We'll be here.
Rikki & Abraham
Same tools. Honest pricing.
Start free. Grow when you're ready.
Built for the solo artist and the small studio, not the mega-salon. No contracts, no minimums, and no Besmi cut of your bookings once you are on a paid plan.
Sign up and try every feature free for a month.
No card needed, and no Besmi fee on your card payments during the trial. Keep the free Artist plan forever, or upgrade anytime.
Artist
Everything you need to get booked and paid.
Cards: 3.9% + 30¢ online, 3.7% + 15¢ in person. Includes Besmi's 1%.
Free forever · no card ever
- Your branded booking link
- Calendar & scheduling
- Card payments + Tap to Pay
- 1 intake form
- Custom branding & colors
- Email reminders
- Retail & basic discounts
- Unlimited bookings
Pro
Tools to grow and personalize.
Cards: 2.9% + 30¢ online, 2.7% + 15¢ in person. The standard processing rate, nothing added.
1st month free30 days free · no card · cancel anytime
Everything in Artist, plus
- AI replies to client texts
- Client SMS reminders
- Deposits & early access
- Unlimited intake forms
- Aftercare & reviews
- Team members
- Google & Apple Calendar sync
- ChatGPT & Claude + AI designer
- 100 marketing texts / mo
- Remove Besmi badge
Icon
Run it on autopilot.
Cards: 2.9% + 30¢ online, 2.7% + 15¢ in person. The standard processing rate, nothing added.
1st month free30 days free · no card · cancel anytime
Everything in Pro, plus
- Auto rebooking reminders
- Branded receipts
- Messages in your voice
- Stylist SMS alerts
- Multiple locations
- 2× AI text replies (1,000/mo)
- 500 marketing texts / mo (5× Pro)
- Priority support
Extra team seats $5/mo each · Tap to Pay in person · Marketing text packs from $5
100 for $5, 500 for $20, 1,000 for $35. 1 text = up to 160 characters.
Cancel anytime. Your clients and your data stay yours.
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build yours?
One link. Your services, your story, your brand, looking exactly the way you've always imagined.
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