Compared platform
Booksy
- Starting subscription price
- £40/mo
- Per-staff fee
- £5/mo per staff
- Marketplace or booking fees
- 30% Boost (new clients)
- Branded Booking Page
- No
Alternatives to Booksy
Compare Booksy to other UK booking platforms
Booksy is the most recognised name in barbershop booking - but it comes with per-staff fees and 30% Boost commission on new clients. Here's how it stacks up against the main alternatives.
Full disclosure: we built Setora. We are one of the platforms in this comparison.
Booksy pricing UK guideNo card required. Then £39/month per location if you stay.
Side by side
How the alternatives compare.
The same 4 checks across Booksy, Setora and the other platforms listed for this comparison.
| Feature | Booksy | Fresha | Nearcut | Setora |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting subscription price | £40/mo | £14.95/mo Independent | Subscription quote required | £39/month per location |
| Per-staff fee | £5/mo per staff | £9.95/mo per bookable team member | Price varies by shop | None - unlimited barbers |
| Marketplace or booking fees | 30% Boost (new clients) | 20% on marketplace new clients | 0% commission; client fee on Free for You | 0% |
| Branded Booking Page | No | No |
Compared platform
Fresha
- Starting subscription price
- £14.95/mo Independent
- Per-staff fee
- £9.95/mo per bookable team member
- Marketplace or booking fees
- 20% on marketplace new clients
- Branded Booking Page
- No
Compared platform
Nearcut
- Starting subscription price
- Subscription quote required
- Per-staff fee
- Price varies by shop
- Marketplace or booking fees
- 0% commission; client fee on Free for You
- Branded Booking Page
Setora
Setora
- Starting subscription price
- £39/month per location
- Per-staff fee
- None - unlimited barbers
- Marketplace or booking fees
- 0%
- Branded Booking Page
Prices and policies checked 12 July 2026. Sources: Booksy UK pricing, Fresha UK pricing, Nearcut pricing, Setora trial and pricing. Check each provider before making a decision.
Why Setora
Why barbershops choose Setora.
Setora is built specifically for barbershops. Flat £39/month covers your whole team, with no per-barber fees and no Setora commission on bookings. You own your client data and your Booking Page carries your brand.
No card required. Then £39/month per location if you stay. SMS credits and card processing are separate if used.
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Questions
Common questions about Booksy alternatives.
Clear answers to the questions owners ask when they are weighing Setora against another platform.
What is the best Booksy alternative for barbershops?
The best alternative depends on your priorities. Nearcut is barbershop-specific like Booksy. Setora offers flat-rate pricing at £39/month covering unlimited barbers with no Setora commission on bookings. Fresha starts at £14.95/month for the Independent plan, then charges per staff on Team and takes 20% commission on marketplace new clients.
Is there a free Booksy alternative?
Fresha no longer has a £0/month UK base plan. Its public UK pricing lists £14.95/month for the Independent plan or £9.95/month per bookable team member on Team, plus 20% commission on marketplace bookings. There is no genuinely free alternative that covers a full team without per-user or commission costs.
Which Booksy alternative has no commission?
Setora charges no commission on bookings. Nearcut says it takes no commission from your service price. Fresha charges 20% commission on marketplace new clients, and Booksy charges 30% Boost commission on new clients acquired through their marketplace.
Does Setora have a marketplace like Booksy?
No. Setora does not have a consumer marketplace. Clients book directly with your shop through your branded Booking Page. If marketplace discovery is important to you, Booksy's network is larger than any of the alternatives listed here.
Can I keep my Booksy reviews when I switch?
No - Booksy reviews stay on the Booksy platform when you leave. This is one of the main reasons shops stay on Booksy longer than they want to. If you build your reputation through Google Reviews instead, those belong to your business regardless of which booking platform you use.