Alternatives to Timely
Compare Timely to other UK booking platforms
Timely is a capable booking platform, but its per-staff pricing makes it expensive for growing teams. Here's how it stacks up against the alternatives for barbershops.
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How the alternatives compare
Timely
Monthly price (1 person)
Per-staff fee
Commission taken
White-label booking
No lock-in / data export
Booksy
Monthly price (1 person)
Per-staff fee
Commission taken
White-label booking
No lock-in / data export
Fresha
Monthly price (1 person)
Per-staff fee
Commission taken
White-label booking
No lock-in / data export
Setora - £14.99/mo
Monthly price (1 person)
Per-staff fee
Commission taken
White-label booking
No lock-in / data export
Why Setora
Why barbershops choose Setora
Setora's flat £14.99/month covers unlimited barbers at one location - so growing your team doesn't grow your software bill. Built specifically for barbershops, not adapted from a general salon platform.
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Common questions about Timely alternatives
Setora is the only barbershop-specific alternative in this comparison, with features designed around how barbershops run. Booksy and Fresha are the most widely used general alternatives, though Booksy adds commission costs and Fresha charges per staff member.
Timely starts from £20/month but charges per staff member, so costs rise as your team grows. Setora is a flat £14.99/month for unlimited barbers at one location. Setora is cheaper for any shop size, even solo barbers.
Yes. Setora's flat £14.99/month is cheaper than Timely for any team size, even solo barbers. Fresha has a lower base cost but adds per-staff fees and marketplace commission.
Setora includes analytics and reporting covering revenue, bookings, and staff performance. Timely has more mature reporting, particularly around staff rosters and payroll. If detailed reporting is critical, it is worth trialling both platforms.
You can export client data from Timely and import it into Setora. Future appointment data does not typically transfer between platforms, but historical data can be retained as a reference export. Setup usually takes less than a day.