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Salon Software Costs Compared: 3, 6 and 10 Chairs
One table: Revyfy at £39.99 flat against Fresha, Vagaro, Booksy, Slick, Timely and Phorest at every size, with the workings behind each column.
Salon software costs in the UK: the real maths
The four ways software charges you, the costs owners forget to count, and a worked example for a 3-chair salon under each pricing model.
How to switch salon software without losing a single booking
What actually needs to move, the 7-step switch plan, the common mistakes, and why a 14-day trial is enough to do it safely.
Fresha's fees, explained properly
The subscription, the 20% new-client fee and the processing rates, with worked examples and a clear way to judge what the model costs a salon like yours.
Is Fresha still free?
No, not since 1 November 2025. What changed, what UK salons pay now, and what a flat price looks like instead.
Leaving Fresha: what UK salons do next
Why owners look to leave, what to check before you go, what moves with you, and how the switch to a flat price is done for you.
Salon software with no commission: what it means and what it costs
The three ways salon software charges you, why commission costs more as you grow, and one flat price for unlimited staff.
Salon software for chair renters and self-employed stylists
One price for the whole salon however many chairs are rented, each stylist with their own diary, and clients choosing who they book.
Booking software for mobile hairdressers and home-based therapists
Your own booking link, no address needed, online booking on or off, and the client's address captured at booking. Zero commission.
Barbershop software in the UK: what to look for and what it costs
Walk-ins beside bookings, 15-minute slots, a cash-heavy till and self-employed barbers. What UK shops pay, and the flat-price option.
Salon booking systems in the UK: how online booking should work
Your own page or a marketplace listing, deposits, reminders, a waitlist, forms and self-service changes. What it costs, and how to be live by tonight.
How much does Phorest cost in the UK?
Phorest keeps its UK price behind a sales call and a contract. What a 3-chair salon can and cannot find out, against Revyfy's published £39.99 flat.
Leaving Phorest: what UK salons do next
What to check on your contract, what moves with you, and how the switch to a flat price is done for you during the trial.
Vagaro pricing in the UK, explained
The per-bookable-staff price, how it rises as you add staff, the paid add-ons, and a worked 3-chair example against one flat price.
Leaving Vagaro: what UK salons do next
Why the per-staff bill grows, what moves with you, and how the switch to a flat price is done for you during the trial.
Booksy Pricing UK: How Much Does Booksy Cost?
The £40 plus VAT plan, the £5 per-user charge, the Boost fee, card rates and SMS costs, with a worked 3-chair example against one flat price.
Leaving Booksy? What UK Salons Do Next
Why the per-user charge and Boost fee add up, what moves with you, and how the switch to a flat price is done for you during the trial.
Timely Pricing UK: How Much Does Timely Cost?
The per-week, booking-based pricing across Run, Boost and Thrive, the transaction fees, and a worked example against one flat price.
Leaving Timely? What UK Salons Do Next
Why a bill that rises with bookings gets frustrating, what moves with you, and how the switch to a flat price is done for you during the trial.
Slick Pricing UK: A 3-Chair Salon Pays £60 to £94.80 a Month
Per-column pricing with VAT on top, the SMS confirmation add-on, card fees, and a worked 3-chair example against £39.99 flat.
Leaving Slick? Revyfy Is £39.99 Flat, Not £14 to £21 per Stylist
Why a bill that grows with every column adds up, what moves with you, and how the switch to a flat price is done for you during the trial.
Weighing up a move? Start with the Fresha alternative, Phorest alternative, Vagaro alternative, Booksy alternative Timely alternative or Slick alternative Slick alternative page, each with a full side-by-side comparison.
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