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Setora vs StyleSeat
Both stand on barbershop scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Setora combines booking, calendar, payment, reminder, and customer-record tools for independent salons and barbershops. Check the separate SMS and Stripe charges alongside the per-location plan pricing.
Visit SetoraChoose StyleSeat if you want booking, payment, marketing, and client-management tools in one service, particularly for a salon or professional with up to 15 chairs. Look elsewhere if you need an ongoing free plan or do not want a service whose privacy policy says it collects contact, appointment, location, billing, and banking information.
Visit StyleSeatThe facts
| Setora | StyleSeat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | StyleSeat Pro annual: $199 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | setora.co.uk | styleseat.com |
| On barbershop scheduling software | #18 of 28 | #22 of 28 |
Setora: what it does well
- Branded Booking Page lets customers book without an app.
- Shared calendar supports walk-ins and staff filters.
- Deposits and consent-based card saving address no-shows.
- CSV exports cover reports and customer details.
- Owner and staff apps are available for iOS and Android.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- SMS reminders use separate credits.
- Stripe processing is charged separately.
- NHBF offer requires membership and a discount code.
StyleSeat: what it does well
- Online booking page and client mobile app are available.
- Barbers can show next available appointments through a booking link.
- Repeating appointments are booked and reminded automatically.
- Payment options include deposits and no-show protection.
- Client records can include notes, history, and preferences.
What to know first
- There is no free plan; a free trial is available.
- StyleSeat Pro is billed after the free trial.
- The privacy policy describes collection of contact, appointment, location, billing, and banking information.
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