Lookster vs Planity
Planity is a booking platform from France that also offers salon software in Germany. Prices are not on the website: the pricing page describes fixed subscriptions that can be cancelled monthly, but you only get the amounts on request. According to its own site, Planity charges no fees or commission on bookings made through the platform. Lookster is free for the first three months, then costs €19.95 per month excl. VAT and charges 0% commission on bookings.
Lookster
First 3 months free
Then €19.95 per month, excl. VAT
0% commission
Information about Planity verified on 27 October 2026 via Planity's official website. Spotted something that's no longer accurate? Let us know and we'll update it.
What do Lookster and Planity include?
| Feature | Lookster | Planity |
|---|---|---|
| Full web dashboard that works on any device Nothing to install: sign in from your browser and you're set. | — | |
| Online calendar with real-time updates | ||
| 24/7 online bookings | ||
| Own consumer marketplace and customer app | ||
| 0% commission on all your bookings | ||
| Automatic appointment reminders | ||
| Recurring appointments, adjustable per visit | — | |
| Personal login and calendar per staff member | — | |
| Automatic review collection after appointments | ||
| Statistics and reports | ||
| Booking app for your clients | ||
| Dashboard app for iPhone and iPad | — | |
| Dashboard app for Android Available on Google Play; the dashboard also works fully in the browser. | — | |
| Dashboard app for Windows Direct download for Windows 10 and 11; the dashboard also works fully in the browser. | — |
A dash means we could not clearly verify the feature in public product information.
Why salons choose Lookster over Planity
Salons choose Lookster over Planity because they see what they pay right away. At Planity you only hear the price after contacting sales, so you can only compare afterwards, and Planity is not active in the Netherlands. At Lookster everything is on the website: three months free without a credit card, then €19.95 per month excl. VAT including three team members and 0% commission. You sign up yourself and are live within a day, with your salon on the Lookster marketplace and in the client app.
Switch from PlanityGood to know
Planity publishes no prices: the pricing page shows three plans without amounts, and you get the price on request. According to Planity, prices are fixed and subscriptions can be cancelled monthly. Payments through Planity's terminal cost €0.19 + 0.79% per transaction excl. VAT.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Planity cost compared to Lookster?
Lookster is free for the first three months and charges 0% commission on bookings.
Does Lookster charge commission, like some alternatives?
No. Lookster charges 0% commission on all your bookings, including new clients who arrive via the Lookster marketplace or the customer app. Your clients remain your clients.
Is it easy to switch from Planity to Lookster?
Yes. Create a free account, add your treatments, team and opening hours, and share your booking link. Most salons are live within a day. You can also use Lookster for free alongside Planity until you're sure about the switch.
Do I need an app to use Lookster?
No. The full dashboard works in the browser on any device: Windows, Android, Mac, iPad or iPhone. The iOS, Android and Windows apps are handy extras.
Lookster Dashboard on iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows
Your calendar, bookings and clients always at hand. Get the free app from the App Store or Google Play, or install Lookster Dashboard straight on your Windows PC. Everything works in the browser too, on any device.
All about the apps- iPhone & iPadNow in the App Store
- AndroidNow on Google Play
- WindowsVersion 1.9.0 for Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit) Download for Windows
Your first booking starts with 3 months free
Create your account, set up your salon and let clients book online. No contract, cancel anytime; Lookster charges 0% commission on bookings.
3 months free · No credit card needed · 0% commission