Why Trimsy Offers a Free Plan — and What It Actually Includes

Most booking software charges from day one. Trimsy does not — and the reason is straightforward: a small business owner should be able to run the full system with real clients before deciding it is worth paying for.

Here is exactly what the free plan includes and who it is best suited for.

What Is on the Free Plan

The Trimsy free plan is not a stripped-down trial with a countdown timer. It is a genuine operating plan for solo and one-team service businesses. It includes:

• Online booking — a fully functional booking page your clients can use to book appointments, including service selection, staff preference, and time slots
• Walk-in queue management — a kiosk URL and QR code your walk-in clients use to check themselves in
• Appointment reminders — automated SMS reminders sent before each appointment
• Loyalty program — a points-based system with a customer-facing portal your clients can access without an app
• Basic reporting — revenue, bookings, and queue metrics
• Your own public website — a branded subdomain with your salon name, services, team bios, and hours

The free plan supports one location and a set monthly SMS allowance. For a sole operator or a team of two, this covers the complete day-to-day workflow without paying anything.

Who the Free Plan Is Designed For

• Sole operators — a single hairdresser, barber, massage therapist, or beauty therapist running their own chair
• New businesses — salons in their first year who need professional systems without subscription overhead
• Small teams — a business with one or two staff who want to automate reminders and manage walk-ins without enterprise-scale costs

When to Upgrade

The free plan covers most of what a small business needs day to day. You will want to consider a paid plan when you need:

• Automated review request messages after completed appointments
• Higher monthly SMS volumes
• Advanced reporting for staff performance and service profitability
• Multiple locations under one account

There is no time pressure to upgrade. You can run on the free plan indefinitely and move when your business is ready.

No Lock-In

Trimsy does not require a contract. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time. Your client data is yours — you can export it in full at any point. Getting started is free and staying free is an option, not a trap.