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Timely alternative for UK barbershops

A Timely alternativebuilt around yourbarbershop.

Comparing Timely salon software with a barber-first booking platform? KERSIVO Starter is £0/month for up to four bookable barbers. Full KERSIVO is £39/month per location with your branded website and standard domain. Explore bookings, deposits, pricing and what you gain — or give up — by switching.

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Starter £0/monthFull £39/month per location0% KERSIVO commissionIndependent UK barbershops
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THE SHORT VERSION

Timely vs KERSIVO: which is right for your barbershop?

Timely is established salon and beauty appointment software with online bookings, business tools and payment options. KERSIVO is built for independent UK barbers: choose £0/month Starter for core online bookings or £39/month Full for your own branded website, domain, reports, retail pickup and more.

Timely may be more suitable if you need broader salon stock and business workflows. KERSIVO may suit you if a simpler barber-first platform and a direct booking experience matter more. Compare current Timely UK plan terms rather than relying on a single headline price.

KERSIVO Starter
£0/month · up to 4 barbers
Full KERSIVO
£39/month per location
Timely pricing
Plan and market dependent
KERSIVO commission
0% · Stripe fees apply

WHY BARBERS COMPARE

Why consider a Timely alternative in the UK?

Timely offers real advantages for salons. These are the practical questions worth asking before choosing a different setup.

  1. Compare the true team cost

    Timely plans and eligibility depend on the configuration you choose. KERSIVO Starter supports four bookable barbers and Full charges £39 per location rather than a separate per-barber subscription.

  2. Think beyond the booking widget

    Timely already supports online booking and website integration. Full KERSIVO bundles a branded barbershop website, standard domain and booking journey into one subscription.

  3. Keep payment charges separate

    A subscription, optional product add-ons and card processing are different costs. Check your real Timely quote and compare it with KERSIVO’s zero platform commission plus Stripe processing.

  4. Keep features you genuinely need

    Timely is built for a wider salon and beauty market. For advanced stock and specialist salon workflows it may be the better fit; KERSIVO focuses on independent UK barbershops.

PRICING EXPLAINED

Timely pricing vs KERSIVO in the UK

Timely offers Build, Elevate and Innovate plans. Its public pricing view shows per-staff USD prices for the USA, not a confirmed UK GBP subscription. Official UK TimelyPay online domestic-card fees are 1.85% + 30p (effective 5 August 2026). Confirm your individual quote, VAT and payment terms. KERSIVO publishes two clear options.

Comparison checked 8 October 2026 · Official Timely pricing

  • TIMELY

    Check plan

    Confirm UK billing and options

    • Subscription and feature access depend on your selected plan.
    • Check team size, marketing features, online payment fees and VAT.
    • Request the actual total for your barbershop.

  • KERSIVO STARTER

    £0

    per month, up to 4 bookable barbers

    • Hosted booking page and essential calendar management.
    • Public bookings require a £5 deposit or full prepayment through Stripe.
    • No KERSIVO platform commission; Stripe fees apply.

  • FULL KERSIVO

    £39

    per physical location / month

    • Branded website and standard domain included.
    • Reports, advanced client tools, SMS and retail pickup.
    • No per-barber subscription fee, subject to fair use.

Timely Build, Elevate and Innovate plans

The official US pricing view displays Build at $26, Elevate at $39 and Innovate at $47 USD per staff member per month (USA market). These are not verified UK GBP prices; do not convert them into a UK quote. The published plans advertise no new-client fees and a 14-day trial.

Source: Timely official pricing. Confirm the actual UK staff rate, VAT and TimelyPay charges directly with Timely.

Compare the full cost — not just the subscription

  • Ask Timely for the UK quote for your current staff, plan, payment configuration and optional tools.
  • KERSIVO Starter: the £5 deposit is deducted from the appointment price, not an added platform booking fee.
  • KERSIVO Full: £39 per location per month, plus applicable third-party payment processing.
  • Neither platform's advanced features should be assumed identical.

A £20 haircut with a £5 KERSIVO Starter deposit leaves £15 due for the haircut. The deposit is part of the price — standard Stripe fees still apply.

See KERSIVO plan details

Want to model UK software costs? Try the barber booking software cost calculator. Timely is now a calculator provider: enter your actual Timely monthly UK invoice to calculate its shop cost. Standard UK domestic online payment charges can also be modelled.

COMPARISON

KERSIVO VS Timely

Two different ways to run a barbershop. Open each category and compare the parts that matter to your brand, bookings and client journey.

TIMELY BOOKING SYSTEM

Timely

Timely combines 24/7 self-service booking with appointment and team diaries.

  • Online appointment calendar and client self-booking
  • Tools designed for salon, beauty and wellness operations
  • Booking links and integrations for existing websites
YOUR OWN BRAND

KERSIVO

Starter bookings and an own-domain Full booking experience.

  • Starter: free hosted booking page for up to four barbers
  • Full: branded website and booking flow on your domain
  • Service, barber, availability and appointment management
See KERSIVO demo

Timely feature and plan information checked 8 October 2026. Public pricing view showed USD for the USA. UK GBP subscription prices and tax treatment require a current UK invoice; published standard TimelyPay domestic online processing is 1.85% + 30p from 5 August 2026. 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

Previews use example barbershop data. No signup required.

TWO MODELS

Which system fits your barbershop?

Timely

Broader salon and beauty appointment platform

Pricing
Check plan and UK quote
Focus
Salon and beauty workflows

Timely may fit better if…

  • You need salon-specific stock or advanced retail workflows
  • Your team uses Timely’s marketing and operational toolset
  • You have complex needs beyond barber booking and pickup retail
  • Your existing Timely setup already works well

KERSIVO

Purpose-built for independent UK barbers

Starter
£0/month · up to 4 barbers
Full
£39/month per location

KERSIVO may fit better if…

  • You want a free hosted booking page for your core team
  • You want your own branded barbershop website and domain with Full
  • You prefer direct appointments with 0% KERSIVO platform commission
  • You need deposits, straightforward reports and retail pickup

A feature you rely on is worth more than a low headline price. Compare your actual requirements before changing systems.

Also comparing other software? Nearcut · Fresha · Booksy

MIGRATION

Switching from Timely to KERSIVO

Keep your Timely bookings live while your new setup is prepared.

  1. Keep Timely running

    Leave existing bookings and reminders active while you build your KERSIVO setup.

  2. Check exports with Timely

    Timely documents exports for clients, appointments, services, notes, products and product purchases. Request files through Timely support and confirm their formats.

  3. Review data compatibility

    KERSIVO can review supported CSV files. Not every Timely field or appointment will necessarily transfer.

  4. Configure your team and services

    Create bookable barbers, opening hours, services and payment rules; prepare your Full website if needed.

  5. Test the public booking journey

    Make test bookings and check payments, notifications and existing future appointments.

  6. Change links only when ready

    Switch your website and social booking links after reviewing the cutover plan.

Before you switch

  • Check Timely’s export formats and any current contract or billing obligations.
  • A complete transfer of future appointments, client history or automations is not guaranteed.

Ask about a Timely 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 booking uses a £5 deposit or Pay in full through the shop’s connected Stripe account. 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
Start Full KERSIVO — £39/month

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

Questions about Timely and KERSIVO?

Answers about Timely alternatives, UK pricing, bookings, deposits and moving your barbershop.

Is KERSIVO a Timely alternative for UK barbershops?

Yes. Both offer online appointment booking. KERSIVO Starter is £0/month for up to four active bookable barbers at one location. Full KERSIVO costs £39/month per physical location and includes a branded website and standard domain. Timely is a broader salon and beauty business platform.

How much does Timely cost in the UK?

Timely lists Build, Elevate and Innovate plans. Its public pricing view can display USD per staff member for the USA, which is not a verified UK GBP quote. UK monthly price, VAT, payments and add-ons should be confirmed with Timely for your team before comparing costs.

Does Timely charge a booking commission?

Timely’s published Build, Elevate and Innovate plans advertise no new-client fees. This does not eliminate subscription and payment-processing fees. TimelyPay advertises 1.85% + 30p for UK domestic online cards since 5 August 2026; verify your own rate. KERSIVO charges 0% KERSIVO commission on bookings; normal Stripe processing fees apply.

Can clients book online with Timely?

Yes. Timely supports online appointment scheduling for salon and beauty businesses, including configurable booking tools. KERSIVO provides a hosted booking page on Starter and a full branded website with booking on Full.

Does Timely support deposits and online payments?

Timely offers online payment and deposit-related tools, subject to plan, location and payment setup. Confirm Timely’s current processing charges and conditions. KERSIVO Starter requires a £5 deposit towards the appointment or full online prepayment via Stripe.

Does Timely include a website?

Timely provides online booking tools and options for embedding or linking bookings from a business website. A complete independently branded barbershop website and standard domain are included in Full KERSIVO; Starter uses a hosted booking page. Check exact Timely website options for your plan.

Is KERSIVO cheaper than Timely?

It depends on the Timely quote, number of staff, options and payment volume. KERSIVO Starter is £0/month for up to four bookable barbers; Full KERSIVO is £39/month per location. Compare the full feature requirements and payment-processing costs instead of monthly subscription alone.

Does KERSIVO charge per barber?

Starter supports up to four active bookable barbers at one location. Full KERSIVO is £39/month per location with no per-barber subscription charge, subject to fair use.

Can I migrate client details from Timely to KERSIVO?

Timely documents an export request through its support team for clients, appointments, services, client notes, products and product purchases. KERSIVO can review the actual downloaded files and help with compatible CSV migrations. This does not guarantee every appointment or record imports automatically.

Can I keep Timely active while setting up KERSIVO?

Yes. Continue using Timely while KERSIVO is configured and checked. Review the new booking flow first, then change public booking links only once you are ready.

Does KERSIVO replace every Timely feature?

No. Timely offers salon-oriented workflows and capabilities that may not have direct KERSIVO equivalents. Compare your must-have features, such as inventory, marketing tools, reporting and staff management, before switching.

Can I try KERSIVO before changing booking software?

Yes. Explore the live booking experience and Full KERSIVO dashboard via the public demo, or start with the free Starter plan.

Does Timely offer a free trial?

Timely’s public pricing page advertises a 14-day free trial. Confirm current eligibility and subscription terms for your UK shop.

Does Timely charge for each staff member?

Timely’s current public Build, Elevate and Innovate plan selector displays per-staff subscription pricing and says part-time staff are charged at the same rate as full-time staff. Verify the UK price and your exact team setup with Timely.

Can I export customers and appointments from Timely?

Yes. Timely’s Help Centre documents a support-requested export of clients, appointments, services, client notes, products and product purchases. Timely says export requests can take up to 48 hours. Confirm the file formats and contents before planning migration.

Still comparing options?

Tell us which Timely features you use and we’ll help you evaluate the differences.

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OWN YOUR BRAND. OWN YOUR BOOKINGS.

Your haircut price. No extra KERSIVO booking charge.

KERSIVO Starter is £0/month for up to four barbers. Clients put down a £5 deposit towards their service or pay in full — not a separate KERSIVO booking charge. Full KERSIVO is £39/month per location with your own website and flexible payment controls. Standard Stripe processing fees apply.

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Sources & comparison notes

Reviewed

This comparison is published by KERSIVO and relies on Timely’s official product, pricing and support resources. Availability, charges, terms and functionality can vary by market and plan; verify current UK terms directly before making a decision.

Timely is a trademark of its respective owner. KERSIVO is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Timely.