Alternatives to Timely

Compare Timely alternatives for UK shops and salons

Timely is a capable booking platform. Here's how it stacks up against alternatives for UK shops and salons, including direct bookings and pricing that stays clear as your team grows.

Setora vs Timely4 platforms4 practical checks

Thinking of switching?

Setora is built for independent shops and salons.

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

Start 14-day free trial See pricing

Switching from Timely? 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 Timely, Setora and the other platforms listed for this comparison.

Comparing Timely, Booksy, Fresha, Setora across 4 practical criteria.
Feature	Timely	Booksy	Fresha	Setora
Starting subscription price	See current plans	£40/mo	£14.95/mo Independent	£39/month per location
Per-staff fee	See current plans	£5/mo per staff	£9.95/mo per bookable team member	None - unlimited staff
Marketplace or booking fees	No marketplace fee listed	30% Boost (new clients)	20% on marketplace new clients	0%
Branded Booking Page	Partial	No	No

Starting subscription price: See current plans
Per-staff fee: See current plans
Marketplace or booking fees: No marketplace fee listed
Branded Booking Page: Partial

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: £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

Starting subscription price: £39/month per location
Per-staff fee: None - unlimited staff
Marketplace or booking fees: 0%
Branded Booking Page

Best if you want...

Mature scheduling and accounting links: Timely
Marketplace discovery: Booksy / Fresha
One flat price as the team grows: Setora
Direct bookings without marketplace fees: Setora / Timely

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: Timely pricing, Booksy UK pricing, Fresha UK pricing, Setora trial and pricing.

Already on another platform?

Moving from Timely does not mean starting again.

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

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

Ask Timely 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 shops and salons choose Setora.

Setora's £39/month per location covers your whole team, so growing your team does not grow your platform bill. Built for how UK shops and salons take direct bookings.

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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 Timely alternatives.

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

What is the best Timely alternative for shops and salons?

The right alternative depends on what matters to your business. Setora suits shops and salons that want direct bookings and a flat price per location. Booksy and Fresha have consumer marketplaces, which may matter if new-customer discovery is a priority.

How does Timely pricing compare to Setora?

Timely's plans and rates can change by market and plan. Check its current pricing for a quote that matches your team. Setora is £39/month per location for your whole team.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Timely for growing teams?

For a growing team, compare the full plan you need rather than only the headline price. Setora is £39/month per location for your whole team. Fresha has a lower starting subscription but charges £9.95/month per bookable team member on Team.

Does Setora have Timely's reporting features?

Setora includes reports covering revenue, bookings and staff performance. If detailed reporting is critical, compare the reports you use day to day before you choose a platform.

Can I migrate bookings from Timely to Setora?

You can export client data from Timely and import it into Setora. Future appointment data does not typically transfer between platforms, but historical data can be retained as a reference export. Setup usually takes less than a day.