Certxa vs GoCheckIn
GoCheckIn prices by staff count and adds a setup fee. Here's how the plans, fees, and features actually compare — with real numbers, not marketing claims.
What each plan actually costs
GoCheckIn's plans are tiered by staff count, with SMS add-ons billed separately. Figures as of August 2026 — verify current pricing directly with each provider before switching.
Certxa $9 – $49/mo ⭐ |
GoCheckIn $20 – $99/mo + $100 setup |
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|---|---|---|
| Plans | ||
| Entry plan | Solo — $9/mo ($7 annual), 1 staff | Basic — $20/mo, up to 5 staff |
| Mid plan | Professional — $22/mo ($18 annual), unlimited staff | Deluxe — $40/mo, up to 20 staff |
| Unlimited staff | ✓ from $22/mo | Premium plan only — $99/mo |
| One-time setup fee | None | $100 |
| SMS / text reminders | Included (200/mo+) or usage-based add-on | $62.50–$180/mo add-on packages |
| Free trial | 60 days | Not publicly specified |
| Features | ||
| Self-service check-in kiosk | ✓ | Not highlighted for salons |
| Built-in POS | ✓ | Not highlighted for salons |
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client management / CRM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deposits / prepayment | Coming Soon | ✓ |
| Branded website builder | ✓ Included | Not a core feature |
GoCheckIn figures are based on GoCheckIn's publicly published pricing page as of August 2026. Pricing, fees, and features change over time on both platforms — always confirm current terms directly with the provider before making a switch.
Where Certxa is different
No setup fee, no staff tiers
GoCheckIn adds a $100 one-time setup fee and caps staff count by plan (5 on Basic, 20 on Deluxe). Certxa charges no setup fee, and unlimited staff is included starting at $22/mo.
A kiosk and POS built for nail salons
Certxa's self-service walk-in kiosk and built-in POS are included on every plan and purpose-built for nail studios — not general check-in tools adapted from other industries.
Built by a nail salon owner
Certxa was founded by Tom Tham, a nail salon owner in the Vietnamese nail salon community, specifically to give salon owners a simpler, more transparent alternative to existing check-in and booking vendors.