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
Alternatives to Nearcut
Compare Nearcut to other UK booking platforms
Nearcut is built for barbers and now offers a client-fee plan alongside a subscription priced for each shop. Here's how it compares to other barbershop booking tools.
Full disclosure: we built Setora. We are one of the platforms in this comparison.
No card required. Then £39/month per location if you stay.
Side by side
How the alternatives compare.
The same 4 checks across Nearcut, Setora and the other platforms listed for this comparison.
| Feature | Nearcut | Booksy | Fresha | Setora |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting subscription price | Subscription quote required | £40/mo | £14.95/mo Independent | £39/month per location |
| Per-staff fee | Price varies by shop | £5/mo per staff | £9.95/mo per bookable team member | None - unlimited barbers |
| Marketplace or booking fees | 0% commission; client fee on Free for You | 30% Boost (new clients) | 20% on marketplace new clients | 0% |
| Branded Booking Page | No | No |
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
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
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: Nearcut pricing, Booksy UK pricing, Fresha UK pricing, Setora trial and pricing. Check each provider before making a decision.
Why Setora
Why barbershops choose Setora.
Like Nearcut, Setora is built specifically for barbershops. Setora charges £39/month per location for your whole team, with no customer booking fee.
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 Nearcut alternatives.
Clear answers to the questions owners ask when they are weighing Setora against another platform.
What is the best Nearcut alternative?
Setora is a close direct alternative. Both platforms are built for barbershops, offer branded booking and take no commission from your service price. Setora is £39/month per location for your whole team. Nearcut offers a Free for You plan with a customer booking charge and a subscription priced for each shop.
How does Nearcut pricing compare to Setora?
Nearcut's current pricing page offers a Free for You plan where customers pay a booking charge, plus a subscription plan priced for the needs of each shop. Setora is £39/month for the whole location regardless of team size. Check Nearcut's current quote before comparing totals.
Is there a barbershop app cheaper than Nearcut for teams?
Setora's £39/month per location may suit a growing team that wants one predictable platform price and no customer booking fee. Nearcut's current subscription price is quote-based, so ask for a quote that matches your shop before comparing totals.
Does Setora have Nearcut's barber-specific features?
Setora is built for barbershops and covers the core features: online booking, walk-in queue, individual barber schedules, service management, no-show deposits, and customer records. If there are specific Nearcut features you rely on, we are happy to walk through them before you switch.
Can I migrate from Nearcut to Setora?
Yes. You can export your client data from Nearcut and import it into Setora. Setup typically takes less than a day. We provide onboarding guidance to make the transition straightforward.