Honest, side-by-side comparisons with Fresha, Phorest, Timely and Booksy, so you can choose what suits your business.
| Compared | WearBeauty | Fresha | Phorest | Timely | Booksy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team of four | £39 a month (Professional) | £39.80 a month plus VAT (Team, 4 × £9.95) | By quote | Depends on bookings, from about £17 a month on Run | £55 a month plus VAT |
| Free trial | 14 days with every feature, no card needed | 7 days | No free trial; a demo instead | 14 days, no card needed | 7 days, no card needed |
| Commission on new clients | None | 20% of a new marketplace client’s first appointment, minimum £4 | None stated on the pricing page | No new client fees | Boost: one-time 30% of a Boost client’s first visit, minimum £5 |
| Where clients book | On your own WordPress website | Fresha marketplace and Fresha booking pages, linked from your website | Phorest booking pages and a booking widget for your website; a branded app on higher plans | Timely booking page and branded website, with booking buttons for your website and social media | Booksy app and marketplace, with a booking widget for your website |
Competitor details are from each company’s UK pricing page, checked on 14 October 2026. Prices and features change, so please check their websites.
Fresha is a popular booking platform with its own marketplace. WearBeauty takes a different approach: it runs inside your own WordPress website, with no commission and your own Stripe account.
Phorest is a full salon system aimed at salons and clinics with three or more staff, with prices by quote. WearBeauty publishes its prices, offers a free trial and runs on your own WordPress website.
Timely charges a weekly price that adjusts with how many bookings you take. WearBeauty charges one flat monthly price, however busy you are, and runs on your own WordPress website.
Booksy is a booking app and marketplace popular with barbers and beauty pros. WearBeauty runs inside your own WordPress website, with no marketplace fees and your own Stripe account.
See how WearBeauty can bring your bookings, clients and everyday salon admin together.
