Compared platform
Squire
- Starting subscription price
- £20-90/mo
- Per-staff fee
- Multiple barber accounts on Pro
- Marketplace or booking fees
- No marketplace fee listed
- Branded Booking Page
- No
Alternatives to Squire
Compare Squire to other UK booking platforms
Squire is built for barbershops and publishes UK plans for solo barbers, single-location shops and larger teams. Here is how it compares with other options.
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 Squire, Setora and the other platforms listed for this comparison.
| Feature | Squire | Booksy | Nearcut | Setora |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting subscription price | £20-90/mo | £40/mo | Subscription quote required | £39/month per location |
| Per-staff fee | Multiple barber accounts on Pro | £5/mo per staff | Price varies by shop | None - unlimited barbers |
| Marketplace or booking fees | No marketplace fee listed | 30% Boost (new clients) | 0% commission; client fee on Free for You | 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
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: Squire UK pricing, Booksy UK pricing, Nearcut pricing, Setora trial and pricing. Check each provider before making a decision.
Why Setora
Why barbershops choose Setora.
Setora charges £39/month per location with no Setora commission on bookings and no minimum term. Customers can book without a Setora booking fee. Card processing is separate where used.
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 Squire alternatives.
Clear answers to the questions owners ask when they are weighing Setora against another platform.
What is the best Squire alternative for barbershops?
Setora is a strong direct alternative for barbershops that want direct bookings and a flat monthly subscription with no minimum term. Nearcut is another barbershop-specific option, with a subscription plan and a Free for You plan where customers pay a booking charge.
Does Squire charge clients to book?
Squire's current UK pricing page lists its monthly plans but does not publish customer booking fees in its standard plan comparison. Confirm any booking charges directly with Squire before you decide. Setora does not charge customers a fee to make a booking.
How does Squire card processing compare to Setora?
Squire's current UK pricing page does not publish card-processing rates. Ask Squire for the payment costs that apply to your shop, then compare them with Setora's published processing rates before deciding.
Does Squire require an annual contract?
Check Squire's current quote or order form for the terms that apply to your shop. Setora is monthly with no minimum term.
Can I get my data out of Squire?
Check Squire's current support documentation before cancelling, then request the records you need and keep a backup copy. Setora provides self-serve CSV downloads of your client and appointment data at any time.