Patch
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What both publish
| Fact | Patch | Pronto |
|---|---|---|
| Data handling | The privacy policy says Patch does not sell personal data or share it for other companies’ marketing. | The privacy policy says passwords are hashed, payment card data is not stored by Pronto, and deleted-account data is deleted or anonymized within 30 days except where legally retained. |
| Integrations | The maker identifies Stripe as its payment provider and says booking links can be shared on websites, WhatsApp and Facebook. | Notification integrations use Resend or SMTP email, Telegram Bot API, Meta WhatsApp Cloud API and Viber Bot API. |
| Product | Patch provides online booking, scheduling and card payment software for tradespeople. | Pronto provides salon appointment booking, point of sale, client CRM, inventory tracking, and automated reminders. |
| Reminders | Patch sends appointment reminders by text and email; each account starts with 100 free text credits and email reminders are unlimited. | Automatic booking confirmations and reminders are available through Email, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Viber. |
| Support | Patch invites users to contact support by message or email and says it aims to reply within one working day, Monday to Friday. | The documented support route for self-hosting is opening a GitHub issue; paid installation help is offered through the GitHub page. |
Patch plans
- Patch monthly$24.99 a month
- Patch yearly£249.90 a year
Pronto plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$19 a month
- Pro$39 a month
- Agency$79 a month
Pick Patch if…
Patch suits tradespeople and other appointment businesses such as cleaners, gardeners, plumbers, electricians, dog groomers, and mobile valeters. Users must be at least 18 and running or setting up a genuine business.
Pick Pronto if…
Pronto suits salons and related appointment-based businesses that need online booking, checkout, client records, and reminders. Self-hosting is an option for businesses that want their data to stay on their own server.