--- description: Learn more about Timely price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Timely Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Salon Software](/directory/30028/salon/software) > [Timely](/software/142756/timely) # Timely Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/142756/timely Page: 1 / 30\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/142756/timely?page=2) > For hair and beauty professionals, Timely is booking and payments software designed to help you focus on your passion, not your admin. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 711 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Timely? From first booking to final payments, Timely gives you the tools to run your hair and beauty business like a pro, take online bookings, grow revenue, and keep your clients coming back. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 711 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Timely - **Location**: Dunedin, New Zealand - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$26,00 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Give Timely a try free for 14 days. No credit card required. No obligations. Innovate - For hair and beauty professionals who want to transform and put the client experience first. $79 AUD per staff member per month, includes 350 SMS credit per staff £39 GPD per staff member per month, includes 300 SMS credit per staff $47 USD per staff member per month, includes 350 SMS credit per staff Elevate - For hair and beauty professionals who want to put their brand first and reduce admin. $65 AUD per staff member per month, includes 200 SMS credit per staff £34 GPD per staff member per month, includes 200 SMS credit per staff $39 USD per staff member per month, includes 200 SMS credit per staff Build - For hair and beauty professionals who want more control and less admin. $42 AUD per staff member per month, includes 100 SMS credit per staff £22 GPD per staff member per month, includes 100 SMS credit per staff $26 USD per staff member per month, includes 100 SMS credit per staff - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 1 001–5 000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Address Book - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Appointment Scheduling - Automated Scheduling - Availability Management - Billing & Invoicing - Booking Management - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Calendar/Reminder System - Client Database - Client Management - Color Codes/Icons - Confirmations/Reminders - Customer Database - Customizable Branding - Customizable Forms - Debit/Credit Card Processing - Electronic Payments - Email Marketing - Email Reminders - Employee Management - Faculty/Staff Management - For Barbershops - For Medical Spas - For Salons and Spas - Gift Card Management - HIPAA Compliant - Inventory Management - Marketing Automation - Mobile Access - Multi-Location - Online Booking - Online Payments - Payment Processing - Point of Sale (POS) - Real-time Scheduling - Recurring Appointments - Reminders - Reporting & Statistics - Rescheduling - SOAP notes - Scheduling - Self Service Portal - Staff Management - Task Management - Third-Party Integrations - Two-Way Communication - Website Integration ... and 1 more features ## Integrations (9 total) - Google Calendar - Google Contacts - MYOB Business - Mailchimp - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Stripe - Xero - Zapier - authorize.net ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Salon Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30028/salon/software) ## Related Categories - [Salon Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30028/salon/software) - [Spa Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30782/spa/software) - [Massage Therapy Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30919/massage-therapy/software) - [Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30087/scheduling/software) - [Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30757/appointment-scheduling/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Acuity Scheduling](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/128285/acuity-scheduling) — 4.8/5 (5732 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Functional Appointment Scheduling Tool with Intuitive Calendar View" — 4.0/5 > **Ashley** | *10 January 2025* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Functional and remembered my data so I could quickly and easily re-book appointments > > **Cons**: Log-in regularly required a text message code, and I sometimes didn't have my phone near me, so this was an inconvenience ----- ### "Efficient and Reliable: A Timely Review" — 5.0/5 > **Darlene** | *28 March 2024* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use. This is what I always look at when availing or using products. As a busy individual, I would want to use something that does not require so much of my time. Timely helps me with my time management, Helps me book appointments with ease with zero to no errors. > > **Cons**: At first, I struggled using timely as it was my first time using scheduling software and I had limited technical experience ----- ### "My Timely Review." — 5.0/5 > **Monica** | *01 June 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: What i like most about Timely is that the entire application process was very successful and entertaining. > > **Cons**: What i really dislike about Timely is that the booking software was very disappointing because, when i tried to book my salon appointment it just wouldn't work correctly. > > My overall experience using Timely was very exciting and very informative and useful to me because, it just works for me. ----- ### "Timely review" — 4.0/5 > **Bianca** | *06 January 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy online booking and staff management. Appointment are also easy to schedule and manage. Pretty simple program overall. > > **Cons**: I wish that timely was a little more cost effective. The price point is a little higher than similar booking systems. > > Overall my experience was good, timely was simple to learn, secure and offered a fair amount of features. ----- ### "Timely: Project management and automated time tracking software" — 4.0/5 > **Ritu** | *29 April 2025* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I personally like the automated time tracking in Timely which is AI based by learning the habits. It also includes budget tracking and timesheets. It has an intuitive user interface which is very clear and easy. The customer service is also top notch. > > **Cons**: Use of AI is still not accurate as with other softwares. Timely only offers online tracking. The Timely app has some bugs which should be fixed in next updates. It is also on slightly expensive side. > > Timely is one of the best softwares for automated time tracking which enhances the productivity. The app offers easy to navigate and intuitive design which is a plus over its competitors. I overall recommend it. ----- Page: 1 / 30\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/142756/timely?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/142756/timely) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data