bzar vs Dubsado for event vendors
Dubsado is subscription workflow software: forms, contracts, invoices, a scheduler and a client portal, built for businesses that run every client through a set process. bzar is free for vendors and puts your packages on a public storefront customers can book from. Choose Dubsado for detailed workflows; choose bzar to get booked without a monthly plan.
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When to choose each.
Choose bzar if
- You don't want a monthly subscription: bzar is free for vendors, and Pro is included when you take bookings.
- You want a public storefront with your packages, photos and prices that you can link from Instagram.
- You want customers to pick a package, request a date and pay a deposit online.
- You'd rather the customer pay a service fee on top of your price than pay card processing out of your own.
- You want the customer to sign your contract before they pay.
- You also sell at markets and pop-ups and want to apply and pay booth fees in the same place.
Choose Dubsado if
- You want the most configurable client workflow engine: automated Flows, conditional lead-form automations, smart-field templates, and custom forms and questionnaires per service.
- You pay once a year for software and prefer a flat plan ($335-$525/yr) with 3 extra team members included, and you run a studio-style business with long client journeys (weddings, coaching, design).
- You need bookkeeping integrations (QuickBooks/Xero), Zapier, multiple brands, or payments through Square or PayPal as well as Stripe.
Features: bzar and Dubsado.
"Not listed" means we couldn't find it on their website, not that it definitely doesn't exist.
| Feature | bzar | Dubsado |
|---|---|---|
| Public storefront page | Yes | Not listedNo public vendor storefront; proposals are 'public' links you send (Premier). |
| Customers find you there | Not yet | Not listedEmbeddable lead capture forms for your own website (1 on Starter, unlimited on Premier); no marketplace that sends you customers. |
| Online booking | Yes | YesScheduler with buffers, availability rules, Zoom/Meet/Teams, optional 'require payment for scheduling'. Scheduler is Premier-only per the help center. |
| Deposits | Yes | PartlyPayment plans with set due dates, installments, autopay and reminders; the word 'deposit' is not used on the pages read. |
| Contracts and e-signature | Yes | YesE-signatures with time-stamped records, templates, smart fields, countersigning. |
| Quotes and invoices | Yes | YesInvoices, payment plans, recurring invoices with autopay; paid through Dubsado Payments (Stripe), Square or PayPal. |
| Client list | Yes | YesUnlimited projects and contacts, email connection and inbox, lead pipeline, tasks. |
| Online product checkout | Not yet | Not listed |
| Apply to markets and events | Yes | Not listed |
What each one costs you.
bzar
Vendors pay no subscription; bzar Pro is included free for vendors who take bookings. When a customer pays for a booking by card, they pay a service fee on top of your price, and bzar covers card processing from it.
Full details on the vendor page.
Dubsado
Two plans: Starter and Premier. Annual prices stated as $335/yr (Starter) and $525/yr (Premier); Dubsado's pricing-table page also shows $35 and $55 (monthly figures, not labelled on that page). 21-day free trial with full Premier access, no card required. Card processing on Dubsado Payments is 2.9% + $0.30 (US cards).
- Dubsado Payments, US-based cards: 2.9% + $0.30
- Dubsado Payments, international cards: 4.4% + $0.30
- ACH direct debit (US): 0.8%, $5 max; failed ACH $4.00; ACH dispute $15.00
- Card dispute fee / Instant Payouts: $15.00 per dispute / 1%
- Extra brands and users: $10/mo per additional brand; 3 extra users free, then 4-10 users $25/mo, 11-20 $45/mo, 21-30 $60/mo
- Lead or listing fees: None; Dubsado is not a marketplace
Moving from Dubsado.
- Create a free vendor account and set up your storefront.
- Add your packages with what each one includes and its price.
- Put your storefront link in your Instagram bio and on your website.
- Point new inquiries to bzar, and finish bookings already in progress where they started.
Common questions.
How much does Dubsado cost compared with bzar?
Dubsado: Two plans: Starter and Premier. Annual prices stated as $335/yr (Starter) and $525/yr (Premier); Dubsado's pricing-table page also shows $35 and $55 (monthly figures, not labelled on that page). 21-day free trial with full Premier access, no card required. Card processing on Dubsado Payments is 2.9% + $0.30 (US cards). bzar: Vendors pay no subscription; bzar Pro is included free for vendors who take bookings. When a customer pays for a booking by card, they pay a service fee on top of your price, and bzar covers card processing from it.
When is Dubsado the better choice?
You want the most configurable client workflow engine: automated Flows, conditional lead-form automations, smart-field templates, and custom forms and questionnaires per service. You pay once a year for software and prefer a flat plan ($335-$525/yr) with 3 extra team members included, and you run a studio-style business with long client journeys (weddings, coaching, design). You need bookkeeping integrations (QuickBooks/Xero), Zapier, multiple brands, or payments through Square or PayPal as well as Stripe.
Can I move from Dubsado to bzar?
Yes. Create a free vendor account and set up your storefront. Add your packages with what each one includes and its price. Put your storefront link in your Instagram bio and on your website. Point new inquiries to bzar, and finish bookings already in progress where they started.
Does bzar charge vendors a subscription?
Vendors pay no subscription; bzar Pro is included free for vendors who take bookings.
Where these facts come from.
Competitor details come from each company’s own website, checked on 2026-10-11. Details change; tell us at hello@bzar.app if something here is out of date.
- https://www.dubsado.com/pricing
- https://www.dubsado.com/pricing-table
- https://help.dubsado.com/en/articles/8901346-dubsado-payments-processing-fees-in-2-0
- https://www.dubsado.com/capture-leads
- https://www.dubsado.com/schedule-appointments
- https://www.dubsado.com/send-invoices
- https://www.dubsado.com/legally-binding-contracts
- https://help.dubsado.com/en/articles/15920232-choose-the-right-dubsado-plan-for-your-business
Get booked from your storefront.
Vendors pay no subscription; bzar Pro is included free for vendors who take bookings.