Compare booking and management software
Honest, side by side comparisons of the platforms service businesses actually shortlist, including what each one does well and what it costs.
20 comparisons
The best salon software in the UK, compared honestly
Fresha, Booksy, Vagaro and Youzse compared on real UK pricing, card rates and new client fees. What each is best at, and what it costs.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonFresha alternatives, compared on what they actually cost
Eight Fresha alternatives compared on published UK pricing and new client fees. Fresha charges 20% on marketplace new clients with a £4 minimum.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonBooksy alternatives, and when Booksy is still the cheapest
Seven Booksy alternatives on published UK pricing. Booksy takes no commission with Boost off, which is hard to beat. Where each one wins, and where it does not.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonVagaro alternatives, compared on published UK pricing
Seven Vagaro alternatives compared on published UK pricing. Vagaro charges 20% once on marketplace new clients and prices per bookable calendar.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonA UK first GlossGenius alternative
GlossGenius publishes a 2.6% flat card rate and prices in dollars. Youzse is a UK platform from £19 a month with 0% commission on new clients.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonTreatwell or Youzse: the marketplace fee against owning the client
Treatwell takes 35% of a new client's first booking and publishes no monthly software price. Youzse is from £19 a month with 0% commission on new clients.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonThe Setora alternative for shops that outgrow the calendar
Setora is £39 a month per location for the whole platform with unlimited staff. Youzse is tiered from £19. Which is cheaper depends on your team size.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonThe Solo alternative for when solo stops being solo
Solo by Secret Spa prices per professional and quotes VAT inclusive. Youzse starts at £19 a month and grows with staff, so compare before your team grows.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonThe Slick alternative that prices the business, not the chair
Slick prices per column and beats Youzse on card rates. Youzse is one flat price from £19 a month with 0% commission on new clients. Compare the maths.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonBook in Beautiful alternative: who pays the booking charge
Book in Beautiful has a £0.00 a month plan funded by a booking charge your client pays. Compare it with Youzse from £19 a month, on published facts. VAT noted.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonWork out what SalonIQ actually costs in year one
SalonIQ prices per bookable staff member from £47 a month, plus setup from £175 plus VAT and paid extras. Work out your year one number before you sign.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonA Salonized alternative that is not owned by a marketplace
Salonized is owned by Treatwell. Compare its £50 plan, the published 35% fee on new Treatwell bookings and Youzse at £19 with 0% commission on new clients.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonWhat quote only pricing means when you compare Phorest
Phorest publishes no prices and offers no free trial. Here is what to ask in a demo, and how a sales quote compares with Youzse pricing from £19 a month.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonFresha or Square Appointments: marketplace reach against a free till
Fresha charges 20% on new clients but brings real marketplace reach. Square Appointments is free for one location with no commission and no marketplace.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonFresha or Vagaro: two 20% marketplace fees, priced differently
Fresha and Vagaro both charge 20% on new clients. The difference is how the rest of the bill is built as your team grows.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonFresha or Treatwell Connect: 20% against 35%
Fresha charges 20% on new clients from its marketplace. Treatwell Connect charges 35% and publishes no monthly software price.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonFresha or Booksy: the cheapest subscription against the cheapest commission
Fresha has the lower subscription but charges 20% on new clients. Booksy costs more a month but drops to 0% ordinary commission with Boost off.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonVagaro or Square Appointments: configuration against a free till
Vagaro charges 20% on new clients but goes deep into classes, fitness and retail. Square Appointments has no marketplace fee and a free plan.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonFresha or Phorest: a published price against a demo
Fresha publishes its pricing and takes 20% on new clients. Phorest publishes nothing and runs a demo instead of a trial. Compared on both.
Salons and beautyRead comparisonThe iSalon alternative, now that iSalon is Salon Manager
iSalon is now Salon Manager, from £49 plus VAT a month with online booking. Compare it with Youzse from £19 a month and 0% commission on new clients.
Salons and beautyRead comparison