FARSET

Overview

FARSET is booking and management software for salons, barbers and other beauty businesses that need online appointments alongside staff and client records. It will suit independent professionals and salon teams that want to take bookings through their own web presence. The free option lowers the barrier to entry, but its 20 confirmed bookings a month make volume the key question.

Key features

Clients can book at any hour through a branded booking page, or use a widget embedded on a WordPress, Squarespace or Shopify website. This is a useful direct booking route for businesses that already have a site. FARSET connects to the business’s Stripe account for deposits and full payments, and says it takes no booking commission. Stripe handles payment PCI compliance.

Staff calendars, service assignments and staff profiles help organise schedules and responsibilities, while client profiles and history keep customer information close to the booking workflow. Gift cards, memberships, loyalty rewards and marketing tools add options for encouraging repeat visits. These tools broaden the platform beyond appointment scheduling, though the Shop and POS offering is a separate subscription.

FARSET says client data is stored securely, is UK-based and ICO-compliant. Its responsive dashboard can be used on a phone without an app download, and an Android app is also mentioned. The stated platforms are Android and web, so iOS users should not expect a dedicated app.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes 20 confirmed bookings per month. It is a sensible starting point for a new or low-volume business, but the cap makes it a poor fit once demand regularly exceeds that allowance.

Pro costs £15 a month, billed monthly, and removes the booking limit with unlimited bookings. That makes it the straightforward choice for busier businesses that need predictable capacity. FARSET advertises a 15-day free trial with no credit card required and says customers can cancel at any time.

FARSET Shop is an optional separate subscription for either Free or Pro businesses. The pricing details give it as £5 a month, billed, and also as $5 a month ($5/month). It adds physical products, digital gift cards, click and collect, delivery and shared POS inventory. Since it is separate from the core plan, businesses wanting those retail functions should account for an extra recurring charge.

Platforms

FARSET supports Android and web. The responsive dashboard offers phone access without an app download, while the Android app provides a dedicated mobile option. No iOS platform is stated.

Who it's for

FARSET is aimed at hair salons, barbers, nail studios, spas and independent beauty professionals. It is strongest for businesses that want branded online booking, staff and client management, and Stripe-based payments without booking commission. A low-volume business can start on Free; a higher-volume operator should consider Pro. Businesses that need iOS support, or do not want Stripe in their payment flow, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pro: A branded page and embeddable widget offer direct booking through a business’s own website, including WordPress, Squarespace and Shopify sites.
• Pro: Staff calendars, service assignments, profiles and client history bring core scheduling and customer records together.
• Pro: The Free plan gives smaller operators a way to start without a subscription, and Pro offers unlimited bookings for £15 a month.
• Con: Free is capped at 20 confirmed bookings monthly, so it may stop being practical as a business grows.
• Con: Shop costs extra, and its stated price appears in both GBP and USD, so confirm the applicable charge before subscribing.
• Con: Platform support is Android and web; iOS is not included in the stated platform list.

Alternatives

Dahree is worth considering for a basic booking website with 24/7 scheduling, services and availability, email confirmations and reminders, and basic booking and earnings analytics; its free plan is also available.

Nexaloom may suit a business that needs broader mobile coverage, since it supports Android, iOS and web. Its free plan allows unlimited appointments but is limited to one staff member and one location, with a 1.85% + 20p transaction fee.

OpenSlot offers core business tools during launch with 0% marketplace commission; choose it if that commission model matters, bearing in mind SMS is charged per message.

UOVA is an alternative for someone looking to build and publish websites, with a free plan that includes unlimited published sites and a UOVA subdomain.

SalonSitePro is another free option for a website with online bookings, client forms and follow-ups; Stripe processing fees apply.

Zolmi may be a better fit for businesses comparing a salon website builder with staff-based pricing: its START plan shows $20 a month, with extra staff at 3 each, stock limited to 10 products and SMS from 0.02.

Avantiy is a web-based alternative with custom pricing for its Personal plan; Jiinubi is another alternative.

For businesses focused on their web presence, compare Salon Website Builders; spas weighing broader operational tools can browse Spa Management Software.

Verdict

Choose FARSET if your beauty business needs direct online booking, staff profiles and client records, and can use Stripe for payments. Its free plan is a useful entry point, while Pro’s unlimited bookings address the main constraint for a growing appointment schedule. Look elsewhere if you need iOS support or want retail functions included in the core subscription rather than paying separately for Shop.