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Patch vs PocketSuite
Both stand on massage therapy software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
Patch combines customer booking, business scheduling, reminders and payment collection in a web service. The trial offers a way to try it, but users should factor in text and card-processing charges alongside the subscription.
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Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Choose PocketSuite if you run a massage or bodywork practice and want booking, forms, payments and client messaging together. Team and Facility add staff and space management; look elsewhere if you need desktop scheduling, invoicing or client charges now.
Visit PocketSuiteThe facts
| Patch | PocketSuite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Premium: $49.99 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | usepatch.co.uk | pocketsuite.io |
| On massage therapy software | #19 of 24 | #15 of 24 |
Patch: what it does well
- Customers can book without downloading an app.
- Supports deposits, card payments and payment links.
- Diary includes day, week and month views.
- Unlimited email reminders.
- Includes intake forms and client history.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Texts cost £0.05 each after 100 free credits.
- Card payments incur a 3.5% Patch fee plus Stripe fees.
PocketSuite: what it does well
- Clients can book online as availability updates automatically.
- Appointments can include digital forms, contracts and uploaded documents.
- Includes an online store with fulfillment tracking.
- Plans support payments, intake forms, packages and memberships.
- Team plan includes staff calendars, payroll and team scheduling.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The lowest listed plan costs $49.99 a month.
- Desktop scheduling, invoicing and client charges are listed as coming soon.
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