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
Alternatives to Booksy
Compare Booksy to other UK booking platforms
Booksy is the most recognised name in barbershop booking - but it comes with per-staff fees and 30% Boost commission on new clients. Here's how it stacks up against the main alternatives.
Booksy pricing UK guideThinking of switching?
Setora is built for independent barbershops.
Online bookings, your calendar, customer records, staff tools and reporting in one place for £39/month per location.
- £39/month per location
- No Setora commission on bookings
- No per-staff fees
Side by side
How the alternatives compare.
The same 4 checks across Booksy, Setora and the other platforms listed for this comparison.
| Feature | Booksy | Fresha | Nearcut | Setora |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting subscription price | £40/mo | £14.95/mo Independent | Subscription quote required | £39/month per location |
| Per-staff fee | £5/mo per staff | £9.95/mo per bookable team member | Price varies by shop | None - unlimited barbers |
| Marketplace or booking fees | 30% Boost (new clients) | 20% on marketplace new clients | 0% commission; client fee on Free for You | 0% |
| Branded Booking Page | No | 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
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
Best if you want...
- A flat, predictable platform cost
- Setora
- A large consumer marketplace
- Booksy
- A lower starting subscription
- Fresha
- Barber-specific direct bookings
- Setora / Nearcut
Comparison based on publicly available UK pricing and product information. Prices and policies checked 12 July 2026. We have linked to each provider's source so you can verify the details yourself: Booksy UK pricing, Fresha UK pricing, Nearcut pricing, Setora trial and pricing.
Already on another platform?
Moving from Booksy does not mean starting again.
Keep Booksy running while you set Setora up. We will help you get going and import the client records Booksy gives you, and you only change your public booking link once you are happy with how Setora looks.
See the Booksy switch guideWhat moves across depends on the files your current platform gives you. Ask them what they can export before you give notice.Ask Booksy for the export files it can provide.
Add your services, prices and staff in Setora, and import the client records you received.
Test a booking on your own Booking Page, on a phone and on a desktop.
Change your public booking link last, once everything looks right.
Why Setora
Why barbershops choose Setora.
Setora is built specifically for barbershops. Flat £39/month covers your whole team, with no per-barber fees and no Setora commission on bookings. You own your client data and your Booking Page carries your brand.
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 Booksy alternatives.
Clear answers to the questions owners ask when they are weighing Setora against another platform.
What is the best Booksy alternative for barbershops?
The best alternative depends on your priorities. Nearcut is barbershop-specific like Booksy. Setora offers flat-rate pricing at £39/month covering unlimited barbers with no Setora commission on bookings. Fresha starts at £14.95/month for the Independent plan, then charges per staff on Team and takes 20% commission on marketplace new clients.
Is there a free Booksy alternative?
Fresha's cited UK pricing lists paid Independent and Team plans plus commission on qualifying marketplace bookings. Other providers may offer free or low-cost plans with different limits, so compare the current plan, team rules and commission triggers directly.
Which Booksy alternative has no commission?
Setora charges no commission on bookings. Nearcut says it takes no commission from your service price. Fresha charges 20% commission on marketplace new clients, and Booksy charges 30% Boost commission on new clients acquired through their marketplace.
Does Setora have a marketplace like Booksy?
No. Setora does not have a consumer marketplace. Clients book directly with your shop through your branded Booking Page. If marketplace discovery is important to you, Booksy's network is larger than any of the alternatives listed here.
Can I keep my Booksy reviews when I switch?
No - Booksy reviews stay on the Booksy platform when you leave. This is one of the main reasons shops stay on Booksy longer than they want to. If you build your reputation through Google Reviews instead, those belong to your business regardless of which booking platform you use.