Built for the people
behind the chair.
HotSeat replaces the phone calls, the double-bookings, and the no-shows that cost independent service businesses hours every week. We built a booking engine specifically for the trades that run on appointments — precise, fast, and frictionless for the client.
Your clients book in under 30 seconds without creating an account. You wake up to a confirmed schedule. No receptionist required.
From a solo provider running a single chair to a multi-location team — HotSeat scales with the business, not against it.
Built for
Barbershops
Chair management, walk-in + booked flow
Hair Salons
Multi-stylist scheduling & service menus
Beauty Salons
Full-service bookings, color & treatment tracking
Nail Studios
Technician lanes, add-on services
Lash & Brow
Precision appointments, buffer times
Tattoo Studios
Artist booking, calendar allocation
Med Spas
Consent flows, treatment sequences
Your business →
Customized for your industry.
How HotSeat Compares
Clear operational differences built around the actual needs of independent providers.
Platform Transaction Fees
Many platforms levy hidden transaction cuts or add passenger fees to client bookings.
0% platform fees. Keep 100% of your shop revenue. Standard processing rates apply only to future payment hardware integrations.
Platform Transaction Fees
Many platforms levy hidden transaction cuts or add passenger fees to client bookings.
0% platform fees. Keep 100% of your shop revenue. Standard processing rates apply only to future payment hardware integrations.
Onboarding & Setup
Automated text documentation or long enterprise sales demo requirements.
15-minute setup walkthrough. Direct team assistance to get your link live in one afternoon.
Onboarding & Setup
Automated text documentation or long enterprise sales demo requirements.
15-minute setup walkthrough. Direct team assistance to get your link live in one afternoon.
Client Retention & Ownership
Marketplace platforms that list neighboring competitors next to your profile.
100% private database. Your clients see only your availability, always.
Client Retention & Ownership
Marketplace platforms that list neighboring competitors next to your profile.
100% private database. Your clients see only your availability, always.
Client Booking Friction
Forced account registration, password creation, or app store downloads.
30-second text-message verification. Fast, direct, and accessible on any device.
Client Booking Friction
Forced account registration, password creation, or app store downloads.
30-second text-message verification. Fast, direct, and accessible on any device.
Set up in an afternoon.
Cancel anytime.
Free setup support
Coming off a paper book, a spreadsheet, or an Instagram thread? We will help you set up your services, add your staff, and get your schedule live in less than an afternoon.
No credit card required
Try every single feature completely free for 30 days before deciding if you want to stay. No commitment. No auto-billing surprises. Cancel at any moment.
Your data belongs to you
We do not list competing neighbourhood shops next to your name or market to your customer base. Your clients stay yours — always. Export your data at any time.