No commissions.
No contracts.
No surprises.

One flat monthly subscription. The commission model was designed to make platforms money at your expense. Merba was not.

Commission-free bookings. Monthly intelligence credits included. Direct bookings stay yours — zero per-booking fee.

Direct bookings, zero commission

Clients pay you directly via Stripe. Merba never touches a cut. Your earnings are yours.

Intelligence credits, included monthly

Your subscription includes credits each month. Spend them on AI video ads, Reels, or Advisor sessions — your choice.

Need more? Top up anytime

Buy additional credits without upgrading your plan. No commitment. Spend on what you need, when you need it.

The math

Your booking platform is charging 5–20% of every appointment.

On $5,000/month in revenue, that's $250–$1,000 disappearing before it reaches you. Every month. Forever.

Commission platform

$750

per month at $5K revenue

Merba

Sole Proprietor plan

$24.99

flat monthly, $0 commissions

You keep

$725+

more per month with Merba

Merba pays for itself on your third booking of the month.

Free

$0
8 trial credits on signup

Your calendar, your clients. Get a feel for the intelligence before you commit.

  • Personal scheduling calendar
  • Up to 25 clients
  • Up to 5 services
  • 8 intelligence credits on signup
  • Online booking page
  • SMS + email notifications
  • Discovery map listing
  • Monthly intelligence credits
Start free
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Sole Proprietor

$24.99/ mo CAD
50 credits / month

The full platform for solo operators. Booking, discovery, clients, loyalty — plus 50 intelligence credits every month.

  • Online booking page
  • Discovery map listing
  • Unlimited clients and services
  • SMS + email notifications
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Merba Specials (discount blocks)
  • Full loyalty program
  • Revenue reports
  • 50 intelligence credits / month
Get started

Team

$74.99/ mo CAD
150 credits / month

Built for teams. Staff management, commissions, advanced analytics, and 150 intelligence credits every month.

  • Everything in Sole Proprietor
  • Up to 10 staff members
  • Commission tracking
  • Advanced analytics
  • Staff permissions and roles
  • Client charting and notes
  • Appointment approval workflow
  • Featured map listing
  • 150 intelligence credits / month
Get started

How credits work

One balance, spend on anything. Subscribers get credits every month at no extra cost. Need more? Top up anytime — no subscription required.

Credit costs per action

Video Advertisement35 creditsFull 30–45s professional ad, rendered and delivered
Short Reel5 creditsQuick social clip, ready to post
Guardian Intelligence Advisor4 creditsPer conversation session with your live intelligence

Top-up packs

Available to everyone, including Free accounts. Credits never expire on purchased packs.

Starter$10.99
10 credits· $1.10/cr

Spend on anything

Standard$55.00
50 credits· $1.10/cr

Spend freely across any action

Pro$99.00
100 credits· $0.99/cr

~9% bulk discount

Feature packs

Pre-bundled for convenience. Same credits, purpose-labeled.

Intelligence Ad$38.50
35 credits

Create one professional video ad

5 Advisor Sessions$22.00
20 credits

5 Guardian Intelligence advisor conversations

Starter Kit$54.99
49 credits

49 credits — spend on anything

Marketplace fees — the full picture

Direct bookings$0 — your booking page, your Stripe account, no Merba fee
Chain booking facilitation$3.00 + HST per stop — collected at checkout, $10 deposit transferred to the provider

Common questions

What are intelligence credits?

Credits are the currency for Merba's intelligence features — video ads, short reels, and Guardian Intelligence Advisor sessions. Your plan includes a monthly allocation. Credits reset each billing cycle and don't roll over. You can top up anytime, including on the Free plan.

Do I need a subscription to buy credits?

No. Anyone — including Free accounts — can purchase credit top-up packs. Subscriptions give you platform features (booking, discovery, loyalty) plus a discounted monthly credit allocation.

What happens when I run out of credits?

You'll see a prompt to top up. Existing ads and sessions are unaffected — we never delete your work.

Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?

Yes. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades apply at the end of your billing cycle. No lock-in.

Is there a contract?

No contract. Cancel whenever you want. We keep your business by being worth it.

What are feature packs?

Feature packs are pre-bundled credit amounts sold at a fixed price — convenience for users who know exactly what they want. Credits work the same way however you buy them — spend them on ads, reels, or advisor sessions.