NextSessioBooking software cost calculator
Sticker price is not total cost. Marketplace-style apps often charge a monthly subscription plus a cut on every client payment. Enter your numbers to compare against a flat subscription with 0% platform fee on client payments.
Total you process through bookings each month (before Stripe processing).
Per-seat or shop subscription for the marketplace-style tool.
Platform fee on client payments
Commission or marketplace cut—not Stripe card processing.
10%
Fixed SaaS price with no platform cut on client payments (e.g. NextSessio Starter).
Estimated monthly software cost
| Marketplace-style app | Flat subscription | |
|---|---|---|
| Software subscription | $29 | $29 |
| Platform fee on payments | $500 | 0% |
| Estimated monthly total | $529 | $29 |
| Estimated annual total | $6,348 | $348 |
Potential savings with flat pricing
Per month: $500 · Per year: $6,000
Illustrative only—not your exact competitor bill. Stripe processing fees apply separately on both models.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a platform fee?
Any percentage or per-booking cut the scheduling app takes on client payments—on top of card processing. Stripe fees are separate and apply on your connected account either way.
Why use $29/month as the default?
Many marketplace-style booking apps charge around $29/month per seat, then add commission on payments. NextSessio Starter is $29/month flat with 0% platform fee on client payments.
Does this include Stripe processing?
No. This calculator compares software subscription and platform commission only. Stripe processing applies separately on your Stripe account for both models.
When does flat pricing win?
Whenever you process meaningful client payments and your current tool charges a platform percentage. At $5,000/month and 10%, the platform cut alone is $500/month—before counting subscription fees.