Looking for a Vagaro alternative?
Vagaro is popular in the US, but UK barbershops often find better-suited alternatives. Here's how Vagaro compares to platforms built for the UK market.
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How the alternatives compare
Vagaro
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 - £39/mo
Monthly price (1 person)
Per-staff fee
Commission taken
White-label booking
No lock-in / data export
Why Setora
Why Setora for barbershops
Setora is built for UK barbershops - GBP pricing, UK compliance, and features designed around how UK barbers operate. Flat £39/month, unlimited team members, zero commission.
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See a full feature-by-feature breakdown of how Setora compares directly to Vagaro.
Common questions about Vagaro alternatives
Setora is built specifically for UK barbershops with GBP pricing and UK-focused features. Booksy and Fresha are both widely used in the UK. Vagaro is primarily US-focused, which can create friction around currency, support hours, and compliance for UK operators.
Vagaro does operate in the UK, but it is primarily designed for the US market. UK barbershops report that support, pricing in USD, and US-centric features can make it less practical than alternatives built for the UK.
Yes. Setora is barbershop-specific, UK-based, and priced in GBP at a flat £39/month with no per-staff fees and no commission. If you are a UK barbershop looking for an alternative to Vagaro, Setora is designed directly for your market.
Vagaro starts from $30/month (approximately £24) for a single staff member, with additional per-staff fees as your team grows. Setora is £39/month flat for unlimited barbers at one location. For teams of two or more barbers, Setora is likely to cost less.
Setora is built for independent barbershops - one location, a small team, and an owner who wants straightforward software without hidden fees. Booksy is a good option if marketplace discovery matters. Fresha suits shops that want a lower base cost and accept the per-staff and commission model.