Compared platform
Booksy
- Starting subscription price
- £40/mo + VAT
- Per-staff fee
- £5/mo + VAT per additional staff member
- Marketplace or booking fees
- Ordinary Marketplace bookings included; optional Boost 30%, £5 minimum + VAT
- Branded Booking Page
- No
Alternatives to Booksy
Booksy alternatives for UK barbershops
Compare Booksy alternatives on pricing, marketplace reach, direct bookings and what happens as your team grows. Booksy is a well-known option, but its per-staff fees and optional Boost commission will not suit every shop.
Booksy pricing UK guideThinking of switching?
Setora is built for independent barbershops.
Online bookings, your calendar, customer records, staff tools and reporting in one place for £59/month per location.
- £59/month per location
- No Setora commission on bookings
- No per-staff fees
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 + VAT | £14.95/mo Independent | Subscription quote required | £59/month per location |
| Per-staff fee | £5/mo + VAT per additional staff member | £9.95/mo per bookable team member | Price varies by shop | None - unlimited barbers |
| Marketplace or booking fees | Ordinary Marketplace bookings included; optional Boost 30%, £5 minimum + VAT | 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
- £59/month per location
- Per-staff fee
- None - unlimited barbers
- Marketplace or booking fees
- 0%
- Branded Booking Page
Best if you want...
- A flat, predictable platform cost
- Setora
- A large consumer marketplace
- Booksy
- A lower starting subscription
- Fresha
- Barber-specific direct bookings
- Setora / Nearcut
Comparison based on publicly available UK pricing and product information. Prices and policies checked 12 July 2026. We have linked to each provider's source so you can verify the details yourself: Booksy UK pricing, Fresha UK pricing, Nearcut pricing, Setora trial and pricing.
Already on another platform?
Moving from Booksy does not mean starting again.
Keep Booksy running while you set Setora up. We will help you get going and import the client records Booksy gives you, and you only change your public booking link once you are happy with how Setora looks.
See the Booksy switch guideWhat moves across depends on the files your current platform gives you. Ask them what they can export before you give notice.Ask Booksy for the export files it can provide.
Add your services, prices and staff in Setora, and import the client records you received.
Test a booking on your own Booking Page, on a phone and on a desktop.
Change your public booking link last, once everything looks right.
Why Setora
Why barbershops choose Setora.
Setora suits teams that share the diary and attract clients directly. A client books a haircut on your Booking Page; staff can find it in the calendar, add a walk-in alongside it and reschedule when plans change. Try that routine with your team during the trial. The platform is £59/month per location, before VAT where applicable, with unlimited staff and no Setora booking commission. SMS credits and card processing are separate.
Setora is likely a better fit if:
- More than one person needs to manage bookings, walk-ins and changes without passing every task back to the owner.
- Your regulars already find you through your own links, website or recommendations.
- You want to compare one location price against a per-staff subscription, using the same team size and payment activity.
Booksy may be a better fit if marketplace discovery brings you important new business. Its £40/month plus VAT solo subscription can cost less than Setora before optional charges. Ordinary Marketplace bookings are included; Boost is optional. Booksy pricing rechecked 27 October 2026; the other providers retain the comparison date shown above.
No card required. Then £59/month per location before VAT where applicable if you stay. SMS credits and card processing are separate if used.
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 £59/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's cited UK pricing lists paid Independent and Team plans plus commission on qualifying marketplace bookings. Other providers may offer free or low-cost plans with different limits, so compare the current plan, team rules and commission triggers directly.
Which Booksy alternative has no commission?
Setora charges no booking commission. Nearcut says it takes no commission from your service price. Booksy includes ordinary Marketplace bookings in its subscription; optional Boost has a one-time 30% fee, with a £5 minimum plus VAT, on a Boost client's first visit. Fresha charges for qualifying marketplace new clients. Compare the trigger and current terms, not just the percentage.
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 finding new clients through a marketplace is important to your business, weigh what Booksy brings you before switching.
Can I keep my Booksy reviews when I switch?
Do not plan on importing Booksy reviews into Setora. Check what remains visible on your Booksy profile before cancelling, and give regular clients your new booking link. Moving client records is a separate process that depends on the export Booksy supplies.