Booksy vs Treatwell:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Booksy had more branded searches than Treatwell among salon booking software in the United Kingdom. Booksy had about 49,500 branded searches, while Treatwell had 50. Booksy made up 82.7% of all salon booking software searches we track, and Treatwell accounted for 0.08%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salon booking software, Booksy appeared in three of the five answers and Treatwell in two. Booksy and Treatwell were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Booksy, about 990 searches for every 1 for Treatwell
Who does AI mention more?
Booksy, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Treatwell in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top salon booking software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Booksy was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Treatwell was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Booksy and Treatwell were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fresha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Square Appointments4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Booksy3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Phorest2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Treatwell2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Timely1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best salon booking software in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which booking system is best for a small hair or beauty salon?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the easiest salon booking app for clients to use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“salon software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“salon booking app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Is Booksy or Treatwell more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Booksy and Treatwell by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six salon booking software we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Booksy, Treatwell. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Booksy | Phorest | Fresha | Square Appointments | Timely | Treatwell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.6% | 4.7% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.8% | 5% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 87.4% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 83.1% | 6% | 2.7% | 4% | 4% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 84.4% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 86% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 87.9% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.8% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.4% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.7% | 6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.7% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.08% |
How has the Booksy and Treatwell comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Booksy was ahead of Treatwell in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Booksy’s share of searches among salon booking software in the United Kingdom moved from 79.6% to 82.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Treatwell’s share of searches among salon booking software in the United Kingdom moved from 0.11% to 0.08%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 50.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom salon booking software in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Treatwell in the United Kingdom fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 50 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Booksy’s and Treatwell’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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