Online booking for your nail studio
Bookora is free nail salon and nail artist booking software that builds a branded booking website from your Instagram handle in 60 seconds. It takes appointments 24/7, cuts message admin, supports session packs for manicure bundles, and sends automated reminders to prevent no-shows -- with 0% commission and a free-forever plan. Bilingual Greek and English, EU-hosted.
Stop running your calendar through direct messages. Paste your Instagram and your booking website builds itself in 60 seconds.
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Message chaos and double-bookings
Managing Instagram messages, WhatsApp confirmations, and calendar updates by hand eats hours every week. 'Are you free Friday?' becomes the booking system -- and that means missed messages and double-bookings.
No-shows on long, high-value appointments
Gel sets and nail art run two to three hours. A no-show or last-minute cancellation leaves a slot impossible to fill and wipes out the day's top earner. Without reminders, clients have no commitment.
No branded web presence
Listing on a marketplace puts you next to competitors, and the platform owns the client relationship. You have no website, no SEO, and no Google ranking of your own.
Nail bundles sold informally
Selling 'five manicures for the price of four' on paper cards is error-prone. There is no automatic expiry or refund when a client books a pack appointment then cancels.
Everything your nail studio needs
Your branded booking website
A full nail portfolio site built from Instagram -- photo gallery, services with prices, team bio, Google Maps, and SEO. Clients book from your site, not a competitor-filled marketplace.
24/7 self-booking with service menus
Detailed menus for gel nails, nail art, extensions, manicure, and pedicure with accurate durations, so the calendar blocks the right amount of time automatically.
Session packs for manicure bundles
Sell prepaid nail-service packages and let Bookora track them. Credits auto-deduct at booking, expire in order, and auto-refund on cancellation -- no paper punch cards.
Automated reminders for no-show prevention
Email reminders go out automatically before each appointment, and no-show protection rules reduce last-minute ghosting on long, high-value appointments.
Instagram-native setup and link-in-bio booking
Your booking website is built from your Instagram and links back to it. Clients tap the link in bio, land on your branded site, and self-book without a single message.
Live in 60 seconds
Three steps. No setup calls. No technical skills.
Paste your Instagram handle
Bookora reads your feed to generate a full nail portfolio website with your photos, service list, and prices in about 60 seconds.
Review and customise
Add nail service details, durations, and prices, set your availability and buffer times, and toggle bilingual Greek and English.
Put the link in your bio
Clients tap and book 24/7. The messages drop, your calendar fills, and you get an email notification for every new booking.
How Bookora compares
| Feature | Bookora | Fresha | GlossGenius | Instagram DMs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant setup from Instagram | Yes, ~60 seconds | No, manual profile | No, manual setup | No system to set up |
| Branded booking website | Yes, full portfolio site | No, Fresha-branded profile | No, GlossGenius-hosted page | No website |
| Online booking 24/7 | Yes | Yes, via marketplace | Yes | No, messages only |
| Multi-staff / additional techs | Yes, free plan included | Team plan, from ~14,95 euros/member/mo | Yes, from $48/mo Gold plan | No |
| Session packs & nail bundles | Yes, auto-deduct + auto-refund | Limited packages | Basic package / prepay | Paper punch cards |
| No-show protection | Yes, automated reminders | Yes, deposits on paid plan | Yes, deposits included | No |
| Google visibility | Yes, SEO built-in | Marketplace SEO only | Hosted page SEO only | No |
| Commission per booking | 0% -- never | ~20% on new marketplace clients | 0%, flat subscription | None, but no features |
| Free plan | Yes, free forever | Subscription from ~$19.95/mo + fees | No free plan, from $24/mo | Free, but chaotic |
| Greek language support | Yes, full Greek + English, EU-hosted | Partial | No, US-focused | Yes |
Built for Greek nail techs
Bookora is built for independent nail techs and small studios that want professional online booking without marketplace commissions. Your brand stays yours, your clients book directly, and your revenue is 100% yours.
Session packs for manicure bundles
0% commission, ever
Free forever plan
Frequently asked questions
Everything nail techs ask before getting started with Bookora.
What is the best booking app for nail technicians?
Bookora is free for solo nail techs and includes a full branded website, 24/7 online booking, automated reminders, and session packs -- with 0% commission and no subscription fee required to start.
How do nail techs stop getting no-shows?
Automated email reminders sent 24 and 48 hours before an appointment cut no-show rates significantly. Requiring a prepaid session pack or using Bookora's no-show protection rules ensures clients have a stake before a long gel appointment.
Is Fresha good for nail salons?
Fresha works for booking management, but it now charges from about $19.95/month plus roughly a 20% fee on every new client found via its marketplace. Your salon appears on Fresha's platform alongside competitors, not on your own branded site.
What is the GlossGenius alternative for nail salons in Greece?
GlossGenius starts at about $24/month, is US-focused with no free plan, and has limited European localisation. Bookora is free, bilingual Greek and English, EU-hosted and GDPR-compliant, and built for the Greek market.
How much does nail salon booking software cost?
Bookora is free forever for one nail tech, with a Pro plan at 19,99 euros per month and 0% commission. Fresha starts from about $19.95/month plus a new-client fee, and GlossGenius runs from about $24 to $48/month with no free plan.
Can I sell prepaid nail package deals?
Yes. Bookora's session-pack system lets you sell manicure bundles upfront, for example five gel sets. Credits deduct automatically at each booking and auto-refund on cancellation -- no paper punch cards or manual tracking.
How do I get nail bookings from Instagram without messages?
Set up a Bookora booking website built from your Instagram and add the link to your bio. Clients tap, pick a service and time, and book directly -- without sending you a single message.
What is the best nail salon booking software with no commission?
Bookora charges 0% commission on all bookings, forever. Treatwell charges up to 35% on a client's first marketplace booking, and Fresha charges roughly 20% on new marketplace clients.
Do nail salons need their own website for bookings?
A branded booking website builds trust, ranks on Google, and stops you relying on a marketplace profile. Bookora generates one automatically from your Instagram -- with a photo gallery, Google Maps, and SEO structured data -- at no extra cost.
What booking app do nail techs use in Greece?
Most Greek nail techs currently use Instagram messages, WhatsApp, or Treatwell. Bookora is a Greek-first alternative: free, bilingual, GDPR-compliant, and purpose-built for micro-businesses operating from social media.
Your Instagram is already your portfolio. Make it your booking site too.
Add your Instagram. See what we build.
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