Clients choose a stylist, service and available time on your Booking Page.
Built in the UK, for UK hair salons
Salon booking software built for UK hair salons
Give the team one clear schedule for appointments, walk-ins and client details, while the owner keeps sight of the day.
No card required. See what's included in the free trial.
- £59/month per location
- No commission
- 14-day free trial
Per location. Flat rate, no commission, no per-staff fees.
Free trial. No card required. Cancel any time.
The toolkit
One place for the team and the working day
Give stylists one shared place for the bookings and client details they use through the day.
Online appointment booking
Clients can book salon appointments 24/7, choosing available times without calling, even outside opening hours.
No-show protection and automated reminders
Appointment reminders go out before every booking, with email included and SMS on credits. Calculate your no-show cost.
Multi-stylist schedule management
See every stylist's appointments in one view, every stylist, every slot, every day at a glance.
Card payments and deposits
Online payments and Deposits through Stripe. See payments and Deposits. Keep your existing card machine for in-person payments.
Kiosk mode for walk-ins
Turn any tablet into a front desk. A stylist signs in with a PIN, adds the walk-in and picks the services, so it lands in the same schedule as everything else.
Customer and report exports
Export your customer list as CSV and download available reports when needed. See how customer records and data export work, or request data from another platform under GDPR.
How it works
Get your salon ready for online bookings
Add your services, prices and stylist availability. Check your Booking Page before sharing the link with clients.
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Set up your salon
Add your services, set your prices, and configure your stylists' availability. Setora gives each stylist their own schedule inside your salon's Booking Page. No technical knowledge required, if you can fill in a form, you can set up Setora.
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Share your booking link
Every Setora account comes with a branded booking page your clients can use from any device. Share the link on Instagram, WhatsApp, Google Business, or embed it on your website. Clients pick their stylist, choose a time, and book, no phone calls, no back-and-forth messages.
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Manage everything in one place
Appointments land straight in your booking schedule. Automated reminders go out before each booking to cut no-shows. Payments are collected at the point of booking or on the day via Stripe. Customer records build automatically over time with contact details, appointment history and visit stats.
Side by side
What to check before you choose
Compare the pricing basis, everyday tools and separate usage costs that apply to your salon.
What to compareSetora
How the subscription changes with team size
One platform price per location, with unlimited stylists
Whether the provider takes booking commission
No Setora commission on bookings
What staff can manage during the working day
Shared schedule, client details and staff-operated walk-ins
How you can take your records with you
Customer CSV and available report exports
Which usage costs sit outside the subscription
SMS credits and Stripe processing shown separately
Switching from a competitor? Fresha · Booksy · All alternatives
Work on the road? Read our booking software guide for mobile hairstylists.
From the founder
Why we built Setora
Salon software has to work for the people using it between appointments, not only for the owner setting it up. We built Setora so stylists can handle routine diary work from one shared system while the owner keeps visibility.
The pricing follows the same straightforward approach. One platform price per location, no per-staff fee and no Setora commission on bookings. SMS credits and card processing stay separate so salons can compare the costs they will actually use.
Clear pricing
One clear platform price
One platform price covers the core tools your salon uses to manage bookings and the working day. SMS credits, card processing and VAT are shown separately.
Core platform included, no hidden commission
Setora
£59/ month per location
Before VAT where applicable. Add a stylist without adding a seat fee.
Bookings, payments, client records and reports in one system for the team.
- Branded self-service Booking Page
- Booking management & schedule
- Automated reminders (Email included, SMS top-up)
- Customer records & visit history
- Kiosk mode, turn any tablet into a front desk
- Revenue & performance analytics
- Unlimited staff, unlimited customers
- Customer CSV and available report exports
- Waitlist to offer last-minute gaps to waiting clients
Compare like with like
- Platform subscriptionThe same platform price at one location, regardless of team size.
- £59/mo per location
- Staff seatsAdd the stylists who work at the location without a per-staff fee.
- Included
- Setora booking commissionSetora does not take a percentage of bookings or takings.
- £0
- Usage costsSMS credits and Stripe processing apply only where used.
- Separate
When comparing another provider, use a current quote for the same team size, booking volume and tools. Check whether each figure includes VAT, messaging, card processing and marketplace commission.
Switching from Fresha? · Switching from Treatwell?
Prices are before VAT where applicable. SMS credits and Stripe card processing are separate when used.
“The team should be able to run the diary without every routine change coming back to the owner.”
Questions
Salon booking software, common questions
Straight answers on pricing, stylists, switching and what happens after the trial.
What is salon booking software?
Salon booking software is a tool that lets clients book appointments online 24/7 without calling the salon. It handles the full appointment lifecycle - scheduling, automated reminders, payments, and client records - so stylists spend less time on admin and more time styling hair. Setora is built specifically for UK hair salons, with features like kiosk mode, multi-stylist scheduling, and Stripe payments.
How much does salon booking software cost in the UK?
Costs vary widely. Fresha charges £9.95 per staff member per month plus 20% commission on marketplace bookings. Booksy charges a monthly base fee plus per-staff fees. Setora is £59/month per location. Unlimited stylists, no commission, no per-staff fees. SMS credits and card processing are billed separately where used. Pull your current bills and compare subscription, commission, payment, messaging, and add-on costs together.
Can my clients book online without calling?
Yes. Setora gives your salon a branded online booking page where clients can book any time - day or night - without calling or messaging you. You can share the link on Instagram, WhatsApp, Google, or embed it on your website. Appointments land straight in your booking schedule.
Does Setora charge commission on bookings?
No. Setora charges £59/month per location. We do not take a percentage of your bookings, card payments, or any other revenue. SMS credits and Stripe processing are billed separately where used.
How does Setora compare to Fresha for salons?
The main difference is pricing structure. Fresha charges per staff plus commission on new clients - costs that grow with your team and booking volume. Setora is one flat monthly rate regardless of how many stylists you have or how busy you get. Setora also supports UK-first features like VAT and UK bank transfers.
Can I manage multiple stylists with one subscription?
Yes. One Setora subscription covers your entire location - all stylists, all stations. Each stylist gets their own schedule, and clients choose their preferred stylist on your salon's Booking Page. No per-staff fees, ever.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Setora offers a 14-day free trial with no card required. You get the full product during the trial. If you do not subscribe, the account pauses automatically and you are not charged.
How do I switch from my current booking system?
Set up your services, staff and availability, then upload CSV or Excel exports for clients, services and bookings. Review the column mapping before import. Our migration guide explains the steps.
What's the best salon booking software in the UK?
It depends on what matters most to your salon. The main UK options are Fresha, Booksy, Square Appointments, Treatwell, and Setora. The key differences come down to pricing structure (commission vs flat rate), data ownership, and whether the tool was built for the UK market or as a US-first product. Setora is £59/month per location with no commission, no per-staff fees, customer CSV export and available report exports, which suits salons that want predictable costs and practical data portability. Fresha and Booksy offer broader marketplace exposure but charge commission or per-staff fees that grow with your team.
Do hair salons need booking software?
Not every salon does. If you run a small walk-in-only operation and your diary works fine, there is no reason to fix what is not broken. But for most hair salons, booking software solves real problems: clients can book 24/7 without calling, automated reminders and deposits give people a reason to turn up or tell you early, and you spend less time on the phone. If you are turning away bookings that arrive after you have locked up, or chasing no-shows, it is worth trying.
What features should I look for in salon booking software?
Start with the basics: online booking that works on mobile, automated SMS or email reminders, and multi-stylist scheduling so each stylist has their own calendar. Beyond that, look for card payment and deposit support (to reduce no-shows), client records that build automatically, plus clear customer and report export options. Kiosk mode is useful too - Setora's kiosk lets whoever is on the floor add a walk-in from a tablet without breaking off to the back office. Check whether pricing is per-staff or flat rate, and whether the platform takes commission on bookings. Finally, make sure the tool actually supports UK payments and compliance rather than treating the UK as a secondary market.