Compared platform
Setmore
- Starting subscription price
- Free or from $5/user/mo annually
- Per-staff fee
- $12/user/mo monthly
- Marketplace or booking fees
- 0%
- Branded Booking Page
- Partial
Alternatives to Setmore
Compare Setmore to other UK booking platforms
Setmore is a generalist scheduling platform with a free tier and paid per-user plans in USD. Compare its current user limits, reminder, payment and walk-in workflows with the needs of your shop.
Thinking 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 Setmore, Setora and the other platforms listed for this comparison.
| Feature | Setmore | Booksy | Fresha | Setora |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting subscription price | Free or from $5/user/mo annually | £40/mo | £14.95/mo Independent | £39/month per location |
| Per-staff fee | $12/user/mo monthly | £5/mo per staff | £9.95/mo per bookable team member | None - unlimited barbers |
| Marketplace or booking fees | 0% | 30% Boost (new clients) | 20% on marketplace new clients | 0% |
| Branded Booking Page | Partial | 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
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
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...
- Free basic scheduling
- Setmore
- Marketplace discovery
- Booksy
- Barber-specific workflows
- Setora
- One price without per-user fees
- 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: Setmore pricing, Booksy UK pricing, Fresha UK pricing, Setora trial and pricing.
Already on another platform?
Moving from Setmore does not mean starting again.
Keep Setmore running while you set Setora up. We will help you get going and import the client records Setmore gives you, and you only change your public booking link once you are happy with how Setora looks.
See the Setmore switch guideWhat moves across depends on the files your current platform gives you. Ask them what they can export before you give notice.Ask Setmore 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-user fees, no USD billing, staff-operated walk-in entry and no-show deposits included as standard.
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 Setmore alternatives.
Clear answers to the questions owners ask when they are weighing Setora against another platform.
What is the best Setmore alternative for barbershops?
Setora is a barbershop-specific alternative. It charges £39/month per location for unlimited barbers with no per-user fees, includes staff-operated walk-in entry and no-show deposits, and bills in GBP. Booksy is an option if marketplace discovery matters.
Is Setmore’s free plan good enough for a barbershop?
Check Setmore's current free-plan user and feature limits before deciding. If reminders, payment collection or walk-in handling matter to your shop, confirm which current plan provides the workflow you need.
How does Setmore pricing compare to Setora?
Setmore Pro costs $11.99/user/month (billed monthly, USD only). For a 3-barber shop that’s roughly £26.88/month before exchange-rate changes or add-ons. Setora is £39/month flat for unlimited barbers and includes barbershop-specific features at every level.
How does Setora handle walk-ins?
A staff member can add a walk-in in kiosk mode so it appears beside booked appointments. This is not customer self-check-in or a customer-facing queue.
Can I export my data from Setmore?
Setmore lets owners export contacts as CSV, with limits depending on the route used. For appointment history or staff data, ask Setmore what it can provide. Setora provides a customer CSV and CSV exports for available reports.