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
Alternatives to Fresha
The best Fresha alternative for UK barbershops
If you're looking for a Fresha alternative, you're not alone. Fresha's Team plan is £9.95/month per bookable team member and its marketplace charges 20% commission on new clients it brings you. For a three-chair barbershop, that's £29.85/month before marketplace commission, card processing, messaging, or add-ons. This page compares the main alternatives so you can find the right fit.
How to switch from Fresha to SetoraThinking 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 Fresha, Setora and the other platforms listed for this comparison.
| Feature | Fresha | Booksy | Treatwell | Setora |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting subscription price | £14.95/mo Independent | £40/mo | Invoice-specific | £39/month per location |
| Per-staff fee | £9.95/mo per bookable team member | £5/mo per staff | None listed | None - unlimited barbers |
| Marketplace or booking fees | 20% on marketplace new clients | 30% Boost (new clients) | 20-35% on marketplace bookings | 0% |
| Branded Booking Page | No | 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
Treatwell
- Starting subscription price
- Invoice-specific
- Per-staff fee
- None listed
- Marketplace or booking fees
- 20-35% on marketplace bookings
- Branded Booking Page
- No
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
- Marketplace discovery
- Fresha / Booksy
- A lower solo starting price
- Fresha
- A barber-specific Booking Page
- Setora
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: Fresha UK pricing, Booksy UK pricing, Treatwell UK pricing, Setora trial and pricing.
Switch signals
Why shops leave Fresha.
The monthly bill can climb once bookable team member pricing, SMS overages, payment processing, and paid add-ons are added together.
Marketplace dependency means new-client discovery can come with 20% commission, and shops may need to keep steering clients back through Fresha to protect marketplace visibility.
Client data and booking history live inside Fresha's platform, so exporting records or moving away can take more planning than many barbers expect.
Generic salon and beauty tools can feel heavier than a barbershop needs, especially when the priority is fast bookings, walk-ins, deposits, and a branded customer experience.
Already on another platform?
Moving from Fresha does not mean starting again.
Keep Fresha running while you set Setora up. We will help you get going and import the client records Fresha gives you, and you only change your public booking link once you are happy with how Setora looks.
See the Fresha switch guideWhat moves across depends on the files your current platform gives you. Ask them what they can export before you give notice.Ask Fresha 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 charges £39/month per location - no per-staff fees, no marketplace commission. As a barber-focused platform, every feature is designed around how barbershops actually work.
No card required. Then £39/month per location if you stay. SMS credits and card processing are separate if used.
Keep comparing
Other booking platform alternatives.
Questions
Common questions about Fresha alternatives.
Clear answers to the questions owners ask when they are weighing Setora against another platform.
What is the best Fresha alternative for barbershops?
Setora is a strong alternative if you want barbershop-specific features and predictable flat-rate pricing. Booksy offers a large marketplace if discovery is a priority. Treatwell is another marketplace option but takes higher commission rates than Fresha.
Is Fresha actually free?
No. Fresha's UK pricing page lists the Independent plan at £14.95/month and the Team plan at £9.95/month per bookable team member. It also charges 20% commission on new clients who book through the Fresha marketplace.
Which Fresha alternative charges no commission?
Setora charges no commission on bookings. The cited Booksy and Treatwell sources describe commission on qualifying promoted or marketplace bookings. Check each provider's current trigger and terms before comparing.
How does Setora handle walk-ins?
A staff member can add a walk-in in kiosk mode so it lands beside booked appointments. Setora does not provide customer self-check-in or a customer-facing queue.
Can I export my data from Fresha?
Fresha allows you to export your client list if your user has the right permission. Export your data before cancelling, keep a backup copy, and use our Fresha to Setora switching guide if you want the full migration checklist.