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Setora alternative for UK barbershops

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Setora's main UK pricing page lists £59/month per location with unlimited staff and no platform commission. Full KERSIVO is £39/month per location and includes a branded website and standard domain. Or start with KERSIVO Starter at £0/month for up to four active bookable barbers; all public Starter bookings require at least £5 paid online through Stripe. Stripe processing fees apply.

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The short version

Setora vs KERSIVO: which works for a UK barbershop?

Setora currently lists £59/month per location on its official UK pricing page, with unlimited staff and no Setora booking commission. KERSIVO offers Starter at £0/month for up to four active bookable barbers and Full at £39/month per location, including a branded website and standard domain. Both are direct-booking platforms, not marketplaces.

Setora includes a shop website, focused Booking Page, walk-in kiosk, waitlist and management apps. KERSIVO Full focuses on own-domain branding and retail pickup. Starter public bookings require a £5 deposit towards the service or full Stripe payment. Setora's barbershop page also lists £59 and says it currently adds no VAT. Stripe processing is separate. Facts checked 8 October 2026.

Setora official pricing
£59/month per location
KERSIVO Starter
£0/month · up to 4 barbers
Full KERSIVO
£39/month per location
Marketplace commission
Neither platform operates a client marketplace

WHY BARBERS COMPARE

Why UK barbers look for a Setora alternative

Setora and KERSIVO both prioritise direct bookings and the independent shop relationship. The practical questions are price, website/domain setup, day-to-day operations and what the customer pays.

  1. A lower monthly entry point

    KERSIVO Starter costs £0/month for up to four bookable barbers. Full costs £39/month per location versus the current £59 official Setora rate. Compare the included tools rather than only the subscription.

  2. Where your website lives

    Setora provides a hosted Shop Website separate from its Booking Page, plus assisted custom-domain support. Full KERSIVO includes a branded website and standard domain, with retail pickup in the same site.

  3. What a working shop needs

    Setora advertises a staffed walk-in kiosk, waitlist and mobile management apps. KERSIVO Full offers a retail pickup shop and advanced client tools. Neither product should be presented as universally better.

  4. The true price of online bookings

    Both advertise no platform commission on bookings. Setora quotes Stripe processing separately; KERSIVO uses Stripe too. Starter requires a £5 deposit towards the service or full online prepayment.

SETORA PRICING EXPLAINED

Setora pricing vs KERSIVO in the UK

Both are subscription-led, direct-booking systems. Setora has one published paid plan, while KERSIVO offers a free Starter tier and Full software at a fixed per-location rate. Compare what is included and any separate Stripe, SMS or VAT costs.

Setora pricing checked 8 October 2026 · Official Setora pricing

  • SETORA STANDARD PLAN

    £59

    per location / month · no VAT currently added by Setora

    • Unlimited staff, with no additional seat subscription fee.
    • No Setora commission or additional client booking fee.
    • Booking Page, Shop Website, diary, waitlist and kiosk workflow.
    • SMS credits and Stripe payment processing are separate.

  • SETORA FREE TRIAL

    14 days

    no card required to begin

    • A temporary trial of the full Setora product, not an ongoing free tier.
    • Month-to-month if you choose to continue.
    • Shop Website and Booking Page are separate.
    • Custom domain is available with Setora's assistance.

  • KERSIVO STARTER

    £0

    per month · up to four bookable barbers

    • Hosted booking page, staff, services and core customer tools.
    • Public bookings require £5 deposit towards the service or payment in full.
    • No KERSIVO commission. Stripe card-processing fees still apply.

  • FULL KERSIVO

    £39

    per location / month

    • Branded website and standard domain included.
    • Advanced Clients, Reports and retail pickup on Full.
    • No per-barber subscription fee, subject to fair use.
    • Flexible payment rules; Stripe processing remains separate.

A fair subscription comparison

  • Based on the public standard rates, Full KERSIVO's software subscription is £20/month less per location than Setora's main listed price, with separately charged payment processing and SMS excluded.
  • Setora provides a waitlist, staff-operated walk-in kiosk and management apps — valuable tools you should evaluate separately.
  • Setora offers an assisted custom domain, while Full KERSIVO includes a standard domain as part of the plan.
  • Neither claims to bring customers through a consumer marketplace; both focus on direct booking.

Current published terms. Setora's main pricing page and barbershop page both list £59/month. Its barber page says no VAT is currently added. Confirm billing terms before buying.

Website details: Setora Help Centre

Setora advertises a separate NHBF promotional rate that is not the standard price. KERSIVO is not currently VAT registered and does not add VAT. This compares standard subscription prices only, not processing, messaging or operational costs.

COMPARISON

KERSIVO VS Setora

Both are built for direct bookings in UK barbershops. Compare pricing, websites, booking tools and what each platform actually provides.

SETORA BOOKING SYSTEM

Setora

Shared diary and online Booking Pages for shops and salons.

  • Customer self-service Booking Page with staff and service selection
  • Day, lanes, three-day and week diary views
  • Walk-in kiosk and waitlist tools
  • Mobile management apps for iOS and Android
KERSIVO BOOKING PLATFORM

KERSIVO

Direct bookings, with Starter and Full capabilities separated.

  • Hosted booking page with up to four barbers on Starter
  • Full branded website and booking flow
  • Bookings, Team, Services and Clients Core on Starter
  • Full Reports and Advanced Clients
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Comparison uses official Setora UK sources checked 8 October 2026. Both official Setora pages show £59; its barbershop page says no VAT is currently added. Fees, features and VAT treatment may change. KERSIVO and Setora are independent businesses. See sources

BUILT AROUND YOUR BRAND

See the KERSIVO experience in action

Explore the booking journey and admin system, plus the retail pickup shop included with Full KERSIVO.

  • ADMIN SYSTEM

    Run your day from one clear admin view

    Manage bookings, clients, barbers, services and daily activity from one central dashboard.

    Explore the admin system

  • Blackline Barbers

    Book a chair

    Choose a service

    Pick what you need

    Cuts & Fades

    Beard & Shave

    Hair & Beard Combos

    Grooming & Care

    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.

    Try the booking experience
    • Ironclad Pomade

      Styling

      Ironclad Pomade

      £19

    • Beard Balm

      Beard Care

      Beard Balm

      £16

    • Barber Wash

      Hair & Scalp

      Barber Wash

      £15

    • Essential Styling Set

      Sets & Gifts

      Essential Styling Set

      £38

    • Matte Pomade

      Styling

      Matte Pomade

      £18

    • Sea Salt Texture Spray

      Styling

      Sea Salt Texture Spray

      £14

    • Beard Oil

      Beard Care

      Beard Oil

      £22

    • Forge Styling Powder

      Styling

      Forge Styling Powder

      £12

    • Fibre Paste

      Styling

      Fibre Paste

      £16

    • Matte Clay

      Styling

      Matte Clay

      £17

    RETAIL PICKUP SHOP · FULL KERSIVO

    Sell retail products through your own website

    With Full KERSIVO, clients browse products online, place pickup orders and collect them from your barbershop.

    Explore the retail shop

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TWO APPROACHES

Which platform fits your barbershop?

Setora

One published subscription tier for UK shops

Published monthly rate
£59/location (no VAT currently added)
Staff
Unlimited, no seat fees

Setora may suit you if…

  • A waitlist, mobile staff app and walk-in kiosk are priorities
  • You want to keep an existing Stripe/counter payments workflow
  • You prefer its separate Shop Website and Booking Page setup
  • Your existing Setora setup works well and a move offers little benefit

KERSIVO

Starter free plan or branded Full platform

Monthly rate
£0 Starter or £39 Full
Full website & domain
Included standard domain

KERSIVO may suit you if…

  • You want a no-subscription Starter option for up to four barbers
  • You want a full website on a standard own domain with a fixed per-location rate
  • You want Full retail pickup as part of the same website
  • You are comfortable with Starter requiring Stripe deposits or full payment

Decide using your shop’s actual needs, confirmed pricing and the customer booking experience, not an artificial feature tally.

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MIGRATION

Switching from Setora to KERSIVO

Keep Setora live while you prepare and test KERSIVO.

  1. Keep Setora running

    Do not turn off existing online booking while configuring a replacement.

  2. Export the records you can

    Use Setora’s customer CSV export and review which booking, service and customer details are available.

  3. Verify compatible data

    KERSIVO can help assess supported CSV imports. Do not assume every field or future appointment transfers automatically.

  4. Configure KERSIVO

    Add staff, services and working hours; on Full prepare your own-domain website.

  5. Test booking journeys

    Check the client experience, Stripe payment configuration and future appointments before cutover.

  6. Switch public links

    Change your Google, Instagram and website booking links only when the replacement is ready.

Good to know

  • Setora supports exporting customer details, but KERSIVO migration depends on the exact fields and formats you obtain.
  • Keep a safe record of future appointments. No automatic Setora migration or zero-downtime switchover is promised.

Ask about your Setora migration

SIMPLE PRICING

Start free. Upgrade per location when you need more.

KERSIVO Starter is £0/month for up to 4 active bookable barbers: a hosted booking page, Team, Services, Clients Core, email reminders and Google booking setup. Every public-bookable Starter service must cost at least £5. Stripe is required for public bookings: above £5, clients choose a £5 deposit or full payment; a £5 service is paid in full. Stripe processing fees apply. See KERSIVO Starter.

Full KERSIVO is £39/month per physical location and adds your branded barbershop website and standard domain, larger teams, editable booking-payment controls including Pay at shop, Advanced Clients, Reports, Retail pickup, SMS reminders and the live KERSIVO Assistant.

0% KERSIVO commission on booking payments on both plans, and on Full retail sales.

FULL KERSIVO

£39 / month

Your branded website and wider business toolkit. No setup fee.

  • One physical location
  • Cancel anytime
  • Your own domain included
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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 and choose Pay at shop, a £5 deposit or full payment, with 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.

FAQ

Setora vs KERSIVO: common questions

Clear answers on Setora pricing, VAT, websites, booking features, pricing and switching.

Is KERSIVO a Setora alternative for UK barbershops?

Yes. Both Setora and KERSIVO offer online bookings and staff scheduling for UK barbershops. KERSIVO offers a free Starter plan for up to four active bookable barbers and a £39/month Full plan per location with a branded website and standard domain.

How much does Setora cost per month in the UK?

Setora's main UK pricing page lists £59/month per location, before VAT where applicable, including unlimited staff. Setora's barbershop page also lists £59 and says no VAT is currently added. Confirm current billing terms.

Does Setora currently add VAT?

As checked 8 October 2026, Setora's barbershop-specific page lists £59/month per location and says no VAT is currently added. Its main pricing page says VAT applies where applicable; confirm the current invoice.

Is Setora cheaper than KERSIVO?

The standard Setora rate shown on its main pricing page is £59/month per location, versus £39/month for Full KERSIVO. KERSIVO Starter is £0/month for up to four bookable barbers but has fewer tools. Setora says VAT is not currently added; compare SMS credits, card fees and the features you will actually use.

Does Setora charge per barber or booking commission?

Setora advertises unlimited staff with no per-staff seat fees, and 0% Setora commission on bookings. KERSIVO Full is also priced per location rather than per barber and does not charge KERSIVO commission. Stripe payment processing is separate where used.

Does Setora provide a barbershop website and a custom domain?

Yes. Setora offers a public Shop Website separate from its focused Booking Page. Its Help Centre describes a Setora-hosted default website address and custom-domain setup with assistance. It does not establish that buying your own domain is included in the subscription. Full KERSIVO includes a standard domain and branded website.

What does Setora include that KERSIVO may not?

Setora advertises a staff-operated walk-in kiosk, waitlist management, and native management apps for iOS and Android. Do not assume KERSIVO has identical versions of those tools. Full KERSIVO focuses on a branded own-domain website, Advanced Clients, Reports and retail pickup.

Does Setora have a free plan?

Setora offers a 14-day trial without a payment card, then the published monthly subscription if you continue. This is different from KERSIVO Starter, which is an ongoing £0/month option for up to four active bookable barbers subject to its payment and usage conditions.

Are Setora payments and SMS included?

Setora includes email reminders; optional SMS reminders are charged through credits. Card processing uses Stripe rates without a Setora markup, according to Setora. KERSIVO Starter and Full also use Stripe with separate processing fees.

Does KERSIVO Starter require a deposit?

Yes. For public online bookings, KERSIVO Starter requires a £5 deposit towards the service or payment in full through the connected Stripe account. Starter services must cost at least £5; a £5 service is paid in full, and Stripe processing fees apply. The deposit is not an extra KERSIVO booking fee. Full KERSIVO provides more flexible payment settings, including Pay at shop.

Can I migrate Setora clients to KERSIVO?

Setora documents customer CSV exports. KERSIVO can review supported files and help migrate compatible information, but completeness depends on the exact export fields. Do not assume automatic migration of every booking, consent record or future appointment.

Can I keep Setora active while preparing KERSIVO?

Yes. Keep existing booking links live during setup. Test the KERSIVO booking flow and confirm the handling of future appointments before changing your public links.

Do Setora or KERSIVO operate a consumer booking marketplace?

Neither is positioned as a consumer marketplace. Both prioritise direct bookings between the shop and its customers. Choose based on platform cost, required functionality, domain setup and payment terms.

Can I try KERSIVO before replacing Setora?

Yes. You can try the public KERSIVO demo or start KERSIVO Starter at £0/month. Review your shop requirements and the exact commercial terms before switching.

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OWN YOUR BRAND. OWN YOUR BOOKINGS.

Your shop. Your booking experience. A clear monthly choice.

Compare the official Setora subscription with KERSIVO Starter at £0/month for up to four bookable barbers, or Full KERSIVO at £39/month per location with a branded website and standard domain. Starter public bookings require at least £5 online through Stripe; processing fees apply.

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Sources & comparison notes

Setora facts checked Last updated

This comparison draws on Setora's published UK pricing, features and Help Centre. Setora's main pricing and barber pages both show £59/month per location. The barber page says no VAT is currently added, while main pricing notes VAT where applicable. Stripe and SMS may cost extra. Pricing and features can change; confirm current terms with Setora before choosing a platform.

Setora is a trade mark of Setora Technology Ltd. KERSIVO is not affiliated with or endorsed by Setora. All third-party information is based on published sources and may change.