Compared platform
Setmore
- Starting subscription price
- Free or from $5/user/mo annually
- Per-staff fee
- $12/user/mo monthly
- Marketplace or booking fees
- 0%
- Branded Booking Page
- Partial
Alternatives to Setmore
Compare Setmore to other UK booking platforms
Setmore is a generalist scheduling platform with a generous free tier, but it charges per user, bills in USD only, and has no barbershop-specific features like walk-in queues or no-show deposits. Here’s how it compares.
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 Setmore, Setora and the other platforms listed for this comparison.
| Feature | Setmore | Booksy | Fresha | Setora |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting subscription price | Free or from $5/user/mo annually | £40/mo | £14.95/mo Independent | £39/month per location |
| Per-staff fee | $12/user/mo monthly | £5/mo per staff | £9.95/mo per bookable team member | None - unlimited barbers |
| Marketplace or booking fees | 0% | 30% Boost (new clients) | 20% on marketplace new clients | 0% |
| Branded Booking Page | Partial | 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: Setmore pricing, Booksy UK pricing, Fresha UK 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-user fees, no USD billing, and barbershop features like walk-in queues and no-show deposits included as standard.
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 Setmore alternatives.
Clear answers to the questions owners ask when they are weighing Setora against another platform.
What is the best Setmore alternative for barbershops?
Setora is the strongest barbershop-specific alternative. It charges £39/month per location for unlimited barbers with no per-user fees, includes walk-in queue management and no-show deposits, and bills in GBP. Booksy is an option if marketplace discovery matters.
Is Setmore’s free plan good enough for a barbershop?
Setmore’s free plan covers 4 users with unlimited appointments, which is generous. However, it lacks SMS reminders, payment collection, and walk-in queue management. If missed appointments are a problem, you’ll need to upgrade to Pro.
How does Setmore pricing compare to Setora?
Setmore Pro costs $11.99/user/month (billed monthly, USD only). For a 3-barber shop that’s roughly £26.88/month before exchange-rate changes or add-ons. Setora is £39/month flat for unlimited barbers and includes barbershop-specific features at every level.
Does Setmore have a walk-in queue?
No. Setmore is an appointment-only platform with no walk-in queue feature. Setora includes walk-in queue management as a core feature, letting barbers manage both pre-booked and walk-in clients from the same dashboard.
Can I export my data from Setmore?
Yes, but with limitations. Setmore lets you export up to 1,000 contacts at a time as CSV. For full appointment history or staff data, you need to email privacy@setmore.com. Setora provides self-serve CSV exports of all your data at any time.