GlossGenius is great — if you're in the US. It sends SMS reminders to a market that uses WhatsApp and costs $24–$48/month. LuxeBook does the same job for $9/month, sends reminders from your own WhatsApp, and works in Bahasa Melayu.
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Quick verdict
LuxeBook is the best GlossGenius alternative for stylists in Malaysia and Singapore. GlossGenius is US-only, SMS-only, and costs $24–$48/month. LuxeBook sends WhatsApp reminders from your own number, supports Bahasa Melayu, and costs $9/month — with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required.
GlossGenius built a beautiful product for American stylists. But the workflow in Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, or Singapore is different — and your tools should reflect that.
GlossGenius was built in the US, where SMS is the default for appointment reminders. In Malaysia and Singapore, nobody texts — they WhatsApp. LuxeBook sends every reminder and follow-up from your own WhatsApp number, so clients get a message that feels personal, not automated.
How wa.me reminders work →GlossGenius doesn't support Malaysia, Singapore, or Southeast Asian markets out of the box. The currency, timezone defaults, phone number formats, and language options are all built around the US. LuxeBook defaults to MYR, Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, and supports Bahasa Melayu and Arabic alongside English.
GlossGenius starts at $24/month and goes up to $48/month for their highest tier. LuxeBook is $9/month flat — everything included, no tier locked features, no per-message charges. For an independent stylist, that difference adds up to hundreds of dollars per year.
If you do colour treatments, you know the 45-60 minute processing window is usually wasted time. LuxeBook's gap booking feature lets you slot in another short service during that window — something GlossGenius doesn't support. That's RM 60–120 in additional revenue per colour day.
Based on publicly available information as of March 2026.
| Feature | LuxeBook | GlossGenius |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp reminders (from your own number)GlossGenius uses SMS only — WhatsApp is not supported | ||
| Designed for Malaysia & Singapore marketGlossGenius is built exclusively for the US market | ||
| Bahasa Melayu, Arabic, and multi-language supportGlossGenius is English-only | ||
| Price under $15/monthGlossGenius starts at $24/month, up to $48/month | ||
| 30-day free trial, no credit cardGlossGenius requires a card to start a trial | ||
| 6-week client re-engagement toolGlossGenius has bulk SMS marketing but not targeted follow-up | ||
| Gap booking (use processing time for another client)GlossGenius does not support gap/buffer service scheduling | ||
| Public booking pageBoth offer a client-facing booking page | ||
| Revenue analyticsBoth track revenue |
GlossGenius starts at $24/month. LuxeBook is $9/month — everything included.
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Common questions about switching from GlossGenius to LuxeBook.
No. GlossGenius is built exclusively for the US market. It does not support Malaysian Ringgit, Malaysia/Singapore phone number formats, or WhatsApp as a communication channel. LuxeBook is designed specifically for stylists in Malaysia, Singapore, and Southeast Asia.
No. GlossGenius sends reminders via SMS only. In Malaysia and Singapore, clients predominantly use WhatsApp — SMS reminders from an unknown number are frequently ignored or reported as spam. LuxeBook generates wa.me deep links so you send reminder messages from your own WhatsApp number, making them feel personal.
GlossGenius starts at $24/month and goes up to $48/month for its highest plan. LuxeBook costs $9/month flat — everything included, no per-message fees, no locked-tier features. For an independent stylist, that's a saving of $180–$468 per year.
LuxeBook is a $9/month booking and scheduling tool built specifically for independent hair stylists, barbers, and beauty professionals in Malaysia, Singapore, and WhatsApp-first markets. It gives stylists a private booking page (luxebook.app/yourname), a WhatsApp reminder tab for the next day's appointments, a 6-week lapsed-client follow-up tool, and gap booking for colour processing windows.
Yes. LuxeBook is a web-based tool — your clients book directly through a link you share (e.g., luxebook.app/emmachen) with no app download required. The stylist dashboard works as a Progressive Web App (PWA) that can be added to your phone's home screen for a native-app feel.
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