Alternatives to Squire

Compare Squire to other UK booking platforms

Squire is built for barbershops and publishes UK plans for solo barbers, single-location shops and larger teams. Here is how it compares with other options.

Setora vs Squire4 platforms4 practical checks

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

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Switching from Squire? See the switch guideNo card required. SMS credits and card processing are separate if used.

Side by side

How the alternatives compare.

The same 4 checks across Squire, Setora and the other platforms listed for this comparison.

Comparing Squire, Booksy, Nearcut, Setora across 4 practical criteria.
Feature	Squire	Booksy	Nearcut	Setora
Starting subscription price	£20-90/mo	£40/mo	Subscription quote required	£39/month per location
Per-staff fee	Multiple barber accounts on Pro	£5/mo per staff	Price varies by shop	None - unlimited barbers
Marketplace or booking fees	No marketplace fee listed	30% Boost (new clients)	0% commission; client fee on Free for You	0%
Branded Booking Page	No	No

Starting subscription price: £20-90/mo
Per-staff fee: Multiple barber accounts on Pro
Marketplace or booking fees: No marketplace fee listed
Branded Booking Page: No

Starting subscription price: £40/mo
Per-staff fee: £5/mo per staff
Marketplace or booking fees: 30% Boost (new clients)
Branded Booking Page: No

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

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 lower solo starting plan: Squire
Marketplace discovery: Booksy
A branded direct Booking Page: Setora / Nearcut
One flat price for unlimited barbers: 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: Squire UK pricing, Booksy UK pricing, Nearcut pricing, Setora trial and pricing.

Already on another platform?

Moving from Squire does not mean starting again.

Keep Squire running while you set Setora up. We will help you get going and import the client records Squire gives you, and you only change your public booking link once you are happy with how Setora looks.

See the Squire switch guideWhat moves across depends on the files your current platform gives you. Ask them what they can export before you give notice.

Ask Squire 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 with no Setora commission on bookings and no minimum term. Customers can book without a Setora booking fee. Card processing is separate where used.

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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 Squire alternatives.

Clear answers to the questions owners ask when they are weighing Setora against another platform.

What is the best Squire alternative for barbershops?

Setora is a strong direct alternative for barbershops that want direct bookings and a flat monthly subscription with no minimum term. Nearcut is another barbershop-specific option, with a subscription plan and a Free for You plan where customers pay a booking charge.

Does Squire charge clients to book?

Squire's current UK pricing page lists its monthly plans but does not publish customer booking fees in its standard plan comparison. Confirm any booking charges directly with Squire before you decide. Setora does not charge customers a fee to make a booking.

How does Squire card processing compare to Setora?

Squire's current UK pricing page does not publish card-processing rates. Ask Squire for the payment costs that apply to your shop, then compare them with Setora's published processing rates before deciding.

Does Squire require an annual contract?

Check Squire's current quote or order form for the terms that apply to your shop. Setora is monthly with no minimum term.

Can I get my data out of Squire?

Check Squire's current support documentation before cancelling, then request the records you need and keep a backup copy. Setora provides self-serve CSV downloads of your client and appointment data at any time.