BOOKSY
Bookings inside the Booksy ecosystem
Booksy combines booking tools with its Marketplace, business profile and customer ecosystem.
BOOKSY ALTERNATIVE FOR UK BARBERS
A Booksy Alternative Built Around Your Barbershop
Booksy combines booking software with a marketplace. KERSIVO takes a different approach — your own branded website, your own domain and a booking experience centred on your barbershop.
Online bookings, deposits, client management, appointment reminders and retail pickup — £39/month.
TWO DIFFERENT APPROACHES
The difference isn’t whether you can take bookings. It’s where your brand sits in the journey.
Both can manage appointments. The difference is the model around them.
KERSIVO
Your brand. Your website. Your bookings.
KERSIVO keeps the booking journey centred on your barbershop — your website, your domain and your brand.
COMPARISON
KERSIVO vs Booksy
Both platforms can handle online bookings, deposits and client management. Here’s where the models differ.
Your domain, your brand, zero KERSIVO commission
Booksy
Marketplace model
Booking platform with Marketplace discovery and a customer app ecosystem.
Core approach Branded barbershop website + booking and management platform
Core approach Booking and business platform + Marketplace ecosystem
Base price £39/month per location
Base price £40/month + VAT
Additional users Included within one barbershop location
Additional users £5/month each + VAT
Branded website / booking presence A professional branded barbershop website is included
Branded website / booking presence Booksy Profile and booking tools; a Booksy booking widget can also be added to an existing website
Domain One standard domain included
Domain Can integrate Booksy booking tools with an existing website
Marketplace discovery Direct branded booking journey — no marketplace required
Marketplace discovery Booksy Marketplace and customer app discovery
Booking / marketplace commission 0% KERSIVO commission on bookings and retail sales
Booking / marketplace commission Standard Marketplace bookings are free when Boost is not enabled
Optional marketplace acquisition Direct bookings with 0% KERSIVO commission
Optional marketplace acquisition Optional Boost can charge a one-time acquisition fee when it brings a qualifying new client — currently 30% of the first visit, minimum £5
Deposits Optional £5 booking deposits with no-show protection
Deposits Deposits and no-show protection tools available
Client management Yes
Client management Yes
Appointment reminders Automated email and SMS appointment reminders included
Appointment reminders Automatic appointment reminders included
Booking experience Centred on the barbershop website, domain and brand
Booking experience Booksy Profile, direct booking links, website widget, Marketplace and customer app
Booksy UK pricing and Boost information checked 17 September 2026. Sources: Booksy Pricing · Booksy Boost . Booksy may change its pricing, fees or features. Always check Booksy’s current terms before making a decision.
MARKETPLACE OR YOUR OWN BRAND?
Where do you want the booking journey to live?
Two booking models. One key difference: where your customer experience lives.
BOOKSY
Booksy includes marketplace discovery as part of its ecosystem.
KERSIVO
KERSIVO takes a different route: your own website, your own domain and a booking journey built around your barbershop.
If your clients already find you through Google, Instagram, referrals or your reputation, KERSIVO keeps the next step under your brand too.
Your clients find your barbershop. KERSIVO helps keep the booking journey there too.
OWN THE JOURNEY
Owning your client list isn’t the same as owning the customer journey.
Booksy allows businesses to manage their client database, and businesses can request a copy of their client list.
KERSIVO’s difference isn’t about who owns the client list.
It’s about where the booking experience lives — on your website, your domain and around your brand.
Your barbershop gets the attention. Your barbershop should get the booking journey too.
BUILT AROUND YOUR BRAND
See the KERSIVO experience in action
Explore the booking journey, admin system and retail experience your barbershop can use — all centred on your own brand.
- Explore the admin system
ADMIN SYSTEM
Run your day from one clear admin view
Manage bookings, clients, barbers, services and daily activity from one central dashboard.
- Try the booking experience
CLIENT BOOKING EXPERIENCE
Your website. Your booking flow. Your brand.
Clients choose a service, barber and available time through your own branded booking experience — with no app download required.
- Explore the retail shop
RETAIL PICKUP SHOP
Sell retail products through your own website
Let clients browse products online, place pickup orders and collect them from your barbershop.
SIMPLE PRICING
One plan. One barbershop location.
Your branded barbershop website, standard domain, online bookings, deposits, client management, appointment reminders, retail pickup, hosting, SSL and platform updates are included.
KERSIVO takes 0% commission on bookings and retail sales.
MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION
£39 / month
Everything included. No setup fee.
- One physical location
- Cancel anytime
- Your own domain included
Secure checkout through Stripe
Billed today, then monthly on the same billing-cycle day.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Branded website + your own domain
A professional website built around your barbershop and brand.
Booking flow + admin dashboard
Manage bookings, clients and daily activity from one central system.
Clients, deposits + reminders
Keep client records, take optional deposits and send email confirmations and SMS appointment reminders.
Retail pickup + order management
Let clients order products online for collection in your shop.
Barbers, services + working hours
Manage your team, prices, services and availability.
Reports, hosting + support
Track performance while KERSIVO keeps the platform hosted, secure and maintained.
- Migration help included
- Support inbox included
- Website update support included
- 0% KERSIVO commission on bookings and retail
Standard Stripe payment-processing fees apply.
Billed today, then monthly. Cancel anytime. KERSIVO is not currently VAT registered, so no VAT is added.
How that compares with Booksy
Booksy currently lists its UK subscription at £40/month + VAT, with additional users at £5/month each + VAT.
Its standard Marketplace bookings are free. If optional Boost is enabled and Booksy brings a new client, Booksy currently states a one-time 30% fee on that client’s first visit, with a £5 minimum.
SWITCHING FROM BOOKSY
You don’t need to switch everything overnight.
Keep your current booking setup live while your KERSIVO setup is prepared.
We’ll help migrate the usable business data available from your current system, including supported exports. The exact migration depends on what data your current provider makes available.
Once you’ve reviewed your KERSIVO setup and you’re ready to launch, the booking journey can move across.
CURRENT SYSTEM
Keep Booksy live
Continue taking bookings through your current setup while KERSIVO is prepared.
WHEN YOU’RE READY
Move the journey
Review your KERSIVO setup first. Launch when you approve — then update your public booking links.
Keep Booksy live until you’re ready.
So, which approach fits your barbershop?
BOOKSY MAY SUIT YOU IF…
- Marketplace discovery is central to how you attract new clients.
- You specifically want the Booksy consumer app and marketplace ecosystem.
KERSIVO MAY SUIT YOU IF…
- You want your own branded website and standard domain included.
- You want bookings to stay centred on your business and brand.
- You want 0% KERSIVO commission on bookings and retail sales.
- You want your barber team managed within one location plan.
- You want deposits, automated reminders, client management and retail pickup in one platform.
- You want help moving from your current booking system.
Neither model is right for every barbershop. The real question is whether you want your booking journey built around a marketplace ecosystem or around your own barbershop.
FAQ
Questions about switching from Booksy?
Clear answers on pricing, marketplace discovery, migration, deposits and domains.
Does KERSIVO charge commission?
No. KERSIVO charges 0% commission on bookings and retail sales. Your KERSIVO subscription is £39/month per barbershop location, so the KERSIVO platform fee does not increase just because you take more bookings or sell more products. Standard Stripe processing fees still apply where payments are processed.
Does KERSIVO charge more for additional barbers?
There is no additional KERSIVO charge per barber within one barbershop location. The plan includes barber and dashboard-user access for that location, subject to reasonable fair use.
Is KERSIVO cheaper than Booksy?
KERSIVO costs £39/month per barbershop location and charges 0% KERSIVO commission on bookings and retail sales. Booksy currently lists its UK subscription at £40/month + VAT, plus £5/month each + VAT for each additional user. Optional Booksy features such as Boost can also introduce additional acquisition fees. The total cost depends on how each platform is used, and standard payment processing fees may still apply.
Does KERSIVO have a marketplace?
No. KERSIVO is built around your own barbershop website, domain and booking journey rather than a consumer marketplace. If your clients already discover your business through Google, Instagram, referrals or your reputation, KERSIVO lets the booking experience stay centred on your brand.
What is included in the £39 KERSIVO plan?
The £39 monthly plan includes a branded barbershop website, one standard domain, online bookings, optional booking deposits, client management, barber and service management, automated appointment reminders, retail pickup, hosting, SSL, platform updates and migration assistance. KERSIVO charges 0% commission on bookings and retail sales. Standard Stripe processing fees apply where payments are processed.
Can I move my clients from Booksy to KERSIVO?
KERSIVO can help migrate usable business data available from your current booking system, including supported exports. The exact data that can be moved depends on what Booksy makes available and the quality and completeness of the export.
Do customers need an app to book with KERSIVO?
No. Customers can book directly through the barbershop’s web booking experience on its own website.
Can I keep Booksy running while KERSIVO is being prepared?
Yes. Your existing booking setup can remain live while KERSIVO is prepared where technically possible. You review the new setup before the switch is made.
OWN YOUR BRAND. OWN YOUR BOOKINGS.
See what your barbershop could look like with KERSIVO.
Your website. Your domain. Your booking journey. One simple £39 monthly plan.
CONTACT KERSIVO
Still comparing KERSIVO and Booksy?
Tell us what you use today and what you want to change. We’ll reply with a clear, practical answer for your barbershop.
We’ll reply by email — no sales call required.