We respect Timely — they're a great product. But if you're a small salon in NZ looking for something simpler and more affordable, here's how we compare.
Timely is great for large salons with big budgets and complex needs.
Timia is built for small-to-medium NZ salons who want simple, affordable, and effective booking — without the learning curve.
| Feature | Timia | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan available | ✅ Yes — free forever | ❌ No — paid plans only |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | 1-2 hours |
| Online booking page | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Staff management | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Calendar view | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Email notifications | ✅ Included (free) | ✅ Included |
| SMS reminders | 🔜 Coming soon | ✅ Add-on cost |
| Loyalty system | ✅ Included | ❌ Not available |
| Gallery & reviews | ✅ Included | ✅ Limited |
| NZ local support | ✅ Minutes response | ⏱ Hours/days |
| Free migration help | ✅ We do it for you | ❌ DIY |
| Referral rewards | ✅ Free months | ❌ None |
| No lock-in contract | ✅ Cancel anytime | ⚠️ Annual plans |
| Multi-language | ✅ EN + VI + ZH + HI | ✅ Multiple |
| Marketplace listing | ✅ Free exposure | ❌ Not available |
* Feature availability based on publicly available information as of May 2026.