How much does salon booking software cost in the UK?
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Short answer
UK salon booking software typically costs between £20 and £150 per month, depending on staff numbers. Marketplace platforms such as Booksy and Treatwell also take 20–35% commission on new-client bookings. LushLane is a flat £22 per month with 0% commission, up to 3 staff included and 60 days free.
| Platform | Monthly cost | Commission | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| LushLane | £22 (3 staff) | 0% | 60 days |
| Booksy | From ~£25 | Up to 30% on marketplace clients | 14 days |
| Fresha | £0 base | 20% new clients + card fees | n/a |
| Treatwell | From ~£20 | Up to 35% on marketplace clients | Varies |
| Phorest | From ~£99 | 0% | Demo only |
| Timely | From ~£25 | 0% | 14 days |
What you actually pay
The sticker price is rarely the real cost. A platform advertised as free usually recovers the money through commission on new clients and a percentage of every card payment. If you take 40 new clients a month at £45 each, a 20% new-client commission is £360 — more than a year of LushLane. Work out your cost as monthly fee + commission + card fees, not just the headline number.
What a fair UK price looks like
For a one-to-three-chair salon, £20–£30 per month for booking, calendar, deposits, reminders, POS and a website is the fair market rate in 2026. Above £90 per month you should expect enterprise features like multi-site stock control and full payroll. Any commission on clients you already own is money you should not be paying.
How to cut the cost
Pick flat pricing so growth does not increase your bill, take deposits so no-shows stop eating margin, and keep your own booking link so returning clients never arrive through a commissioned channel. Salons that move their regulars off a marketplace link typically save the most within the first month.
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How much does salon booking software cost in the UK?
UK salon booking software typically costs between £20 and £150 per month, depending on staff numbers. Marketplace platforms such as Booksy and Treatwell also take 20–35% commission on new-client bookings. LushLane is a flat £22 per month with 0% commission, up to 3 staff included and 60 days free.