OneBookPlus vs Timely
The all-in-one salon software alternative
Timely is popular for salon bookings — but at $39–$79 NZD/month, it only covers scheduling and POS. OneBookPlus gives salons and beauty businesses bookings, invoicing, CRM, accounting, and marketing from $0/month.
At a glance
What you get with each platform
OneBookPlus
From $0/mo — everything included
- Online booking page
- Calendar & scheduling
- CRM & client management
- GST invoicing & quoting
- Email marketing & campaigns
- Accounting & P&L reports
- BAS / ATO tax summaries
- Google review requests
- Australian-built & supported
Timely
From ~$39 NZD/mo — booking software only
- Online bookings
- Calendar management
- Client records
- POS & payments
- GST invoicing
- CRM & marketing
- Accounting & P&L
- BAS / ATO reports
- Requires separate accounting software
Feature by feature
OneBookPlus vs Timely — detailed comparison
See exactly what's included in each platform. OneBookPlus gives salon and beauty businesses a complete business platform, not just booking software.
| Feature | OneBookPlus | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking page | ||
| Calendar management | ||
| Client records | ||
| Automated reminders | ||
| POS & payment processing | ||
| GST-compliant invoicing | ||
| Quoting | ||
| CRM & contact management | ||
| Email marketing | ||
| Accounting & P&L reports | ||
| BAS / ATO tax summaries | ||
| Expense tracking | ||
| Google Calendar sync | ||
| Google review requests | ||
| Job management & pipeline | ||
| Native mobile app | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Price (AUD) | From $0/mo | ~$39–$79 NZD/mo |
| All included | Booking software |
Why switch
Why salon owners are switching from Timely to OneBookPlus
Save $1,000+/year on software
Timely costs $39–$79 NZD/month for bookings, plus you need Xero ($35+ AUD/month) for accounting. OneBookPlus starts free and includes bookings, invoicing, CRM, accounting, and marketing. That's potentially $1,000+ saved per year by consolidating into one platform.
Built-in accounting & BAS
Timely has no accounting features — most salon owners pay for separate software. OneBookPlus includes full accounting with P&L reports, expense tracking, GST calculation, and ATO-ready BAS summaries. No more double-entry or reconciliation between systems.
Marketing tools to grow your salon
Timely focuses on bookings, not growth. OneBookPlus includes email marketing campaigns to keep clients coming back, and Google review requests to build your online reputation. Attract new clients and retain existing ones without paying for extra marketing tools.
Built for Australian businesses
Timely is NZ-based software adapted for Australian use. OneBookPlus is purpose-built for Australian service businesses — with GST handling, ATO-compliant BAS summaries, Australian payment processing, and local support. No currency conversions or compliance workarounds.
FAQ
OneBookPlus vs Timely — your questions answered
Is OneBookPlus a good alternative to Timely for Australian salons?
Yes. OneBookPlus offers online bookings, calendar management, client records, automated reminders, and POS — the core features salons use Timely for. But OneBookPlus also includes GST invoicing, full accounting, P&L reports, BAS summaries, email marketing, and Google review requests that Timely doesn't offer. It's a complete business platform, not just booking software.
How much can I save by switching from Timely to OneBookPlus?
Timely starts at around $39 NZD/month and goes up to $79 NZD/month for their top plan — and you still need separate accounting software like Xero ($35+ AUD/month). OneBookPlus starts free and includes bookings, invoicing, CRM, accounting, marketing, and more. You could save $1,000+ per year by replacing Timely and your accounting software with one platform.
Does OneBookPlus have the same booking features as Timely?
Yes. OneBookPlus includes an online booking page, calendar management, automated appointment reminders, and client records — the core scheduling features salons need. While Timely has some salon-specific features like product inventory tracking, OneBookPlus covers all the essential booking and client management needs plus invoicing, accounting, and marketing.
Can OneBookPlus handle accounting for my salon or beauty business?
Absolutely — and this is where OneBookPlus really stands out compared to Timely. OneBookPlus includes full accounting with profit and loss reports, expense tracking, GST calculation, and ATO-ready BAS summaries. Timely has no accounting features at all, so most salon owners pay for separate software. OneBookPlus eliminates that extra cost.
What does OneBookPlus offer that Timely doesn't?
OneBookPlus includes several features Timely lacks: GST-compliant invoicing, quoting, full CRM and contact management, email marketing campaigns, accounting with P&L reports, BAS/ATO tax summaries, expense tracking, Google Calendar sync, Google review requests, and job management. Plus OneBookPlus has a free plan — Timely doesn't.
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