How is Nailfolio different from Booksy, Fresha and Instagram?
Compare the tools you use to support your work with clients.
Compare booking apps, social media and Nailfolio to see what each can do for your work.
- Booksy / FreshaBookings and the appointment calendar
- Instagram / PinterestReach and online presence
- NailfolioVisit prep and client history
Gallery and preparation for a visit
In Nailfolio, review photos selected by your client, talk in Messages and keep visit history in her card.
Notes, messages, inspiration sessions and visit history
Comparison of features and purpose
| Booksy / Fresha | Instagram / Pinterest | Nailfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it's for | Bookings and the appointment calendar | Reach and online presence | Visit prep and client history |
| What your client sees | Online bookings, an appointment calendar and service pricing | Posts, reels and photos | Your gallery with color, style and length filters |
| Cost for you | A subscription, and with some tools a commission on every new client acquired through their platform | Free account, optional paid advertising | Try Free Demo or choose a paid plan, no client commission |
| Your client’s history | Appointment history | No dedicated client card | Notes, messages, inspiration sessions and visit history |
- Nailfolio
- What it's for
- Visit prep and client history
- What your client sees
- Your gallery with color, style and length filters
- Cost for you
- Try Free Demo or choose a paid plan, no client commission
- Your client’s history
- Notes, messages, inspiration sessions and visit history
- Booksy / Fresha
- What it's for
- Bookings and the appointment calendar
- What your client sees
- Online bookings, an appointment calendar and service pricing
- Cost for you
- A subscription, and with some tools a commission on every new client acquired through their platform
- Your client’s history
- Appointment history
- Instagram / Pinterest
- What it's for
- Reach and online presence
- What your client sees
- Posts, reels and photos
- Cost for you
- Free account, optional paid advertising
- Your client’s history
- No dedicated client card
Use a booking app alongside Nailfolio. Add your booking link to your public profile. Your client chooses photos for an Inspiration Session in Nailfolio, while you keep visit history.
The full comparison of apps for nail stylists, with prices, is on the blog: Best Nail Portfolio Apps for Nail Techs in 2026
Nailfolio and appointment booking apps
Booksy is used for bookings and appointment calendars. Nailfolio is used to present work, choose inspiration and maintain client history. Bookings take place outside Nailfolio.
Your client can book through Booksy, then choose photos from your Nailfolio gallery. Once connected, she can share an Inspiration Session and discuss details in Messages.
Nailfolio does not broker bookings or charge commission from clients.
Nailfolio and sharing work on Instagram
On Instagram, you publish photos, reels and stories and communicate with followers.
In Nailfolio, your client filters photos of your work by color, style and nail length. She adds selected photos to an Inspiration Session and can share it before the visit.
You can add your Nailfolio public profile link to Instagram.
Pinterest photos and a gallery of your own work
On Pinterest, your clients browse inspiration from many creators. Before a visit, discuss whether a chosen design fits their nail length, shape and the materials available.
In Nailfolio, your client chooses from your previous work. She can send you selected photos and a note in an Inspiration Session to discuss details before the visit.
The most common questions about Nailfolio next to other tools
No. Bookings take place outside Nailfolio. In Nailfolio, you maintain a gallery, receive Inspiration Sessions and record client history. You can add a booking link to your public profile.
No. Keep publishing work on Instagram and add your Nailfolio link there. Your clients browse the filtered gallery in Nailfolio and choose photos for an Inspiration Session.
Pinterest contains photos by many creators. In Nailfolio, your client browses your work, filters it and chooses photos for an Inspiration Session.
With Free Demo, you can try Nailfolio without a card: add up to 5 photos and connect with up to 2 clients. Pro has a flat monthly fee with no client commission; see the pricing page for the current rate. Booking apps usually require a subscription, and some also charge a commission for each new client they bring in.
In Nailfolio, bring together your work gallery, photos selected by your client before a visit, Messages and visit history. Once connected, your client shares an Inspiration Session with you.
Add photos to your Nailfolio gallery. If you need help preparing them or tagging colors and features, contact us through the form.
Add Nailfolio to your workflow
Keep booking in the tool you use and manage work photos, client choices and visit history in Nailfolio.
Free Demo without a card. Clients can use Nailfolio at no charge.Free Demo
Nail portfolio and client history