What is the best alternative for Nearcut if I want to avoid online booking fees?

If you want to avoid marketplace or per-booking fees from your booking platform, Bookivo charges a flat monthly subscription with no marketplace commission. Standard card processing fees still apply.

Is Nearcut a bad choice for barbers?

No. Nearcut is a well-established barber platform with a 1-month free trial and strong barber-specific features. Bookivo is worth comparing if you want multi-industry support, flat team pricing, or no customer booking fees.

Can Bookivo replace Nearcut for my barbershop?

Yes. Many UK barbers use Bookivo for online booking, reminders, deposits and a branded website. We offer free migration help and can import Nearcut client CSV exports.

Which is cheaper for a solo barber?

It depends on your setup. Bookivo Solo is £24/mo. Nearcut’s UK calculator typically starts around £27.50/mo ex VAT for one barber — check their pricing page for your exact quote. Factor in VAT and any optional add-ons on both sides.

Does Bookivo charge commission?

No — Bookivo uses flat monthly pricing with no marketplace commission on bookings.

Can you help me move from Nearcut?

Yes. Email your Nearcut client export to hello@bookivo.co.uk and we will guide you through the rest.

Comparison

Bookivo vs Nearcut

Nearcut is a strong barber-focused platform. Compare pricing, industries, and what each option is best for.

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Why barbers compare Nearcut alternatives

The right choice depends on shop size, industry focus, and how you want clients to book and pay.

Per-barber pricing adds up
Nearcut’s UK pricing calculator charges per barber and per location. Costs can rise as your team grows.
Barber-only focus
Nearcut is built for barbershops. Salons, beauty, or multi-service businesses may need a broader platform.
Customer booking fees
Nearcut’s customer terms describe a separate Booking Fee retained by Nearcut on some bookings — worth checking before you switch.

Pricing snapshot

Compare monthly subscription costs

Example: solo barber at one location. Nearcut uses a pricing calculator; figures below follow their published UK calculator structure (ex VAT).

Bookivo

£24

per month (Solo) — unlimited bookings

No marketplace commissions

No per-booking fees

Branded booking website included

Unlimited email reminders (no per-email charges)

Forms + booking questions included

Online deposits + payments

Example assumptions

Bookivo Solo subscription: £24/mo
Unlimited bookings: included
Additional barbers on Solo: one bookable calendar on Solo plan
Growing Teams (unlimited staff): £39/mo
Customer booking fee from Bookivo: none
Total example (solo): £24/mo

Nearcut

~£27.50

per month (ex VAT) — 1 barber, 1 location (calculator)

Costs can vary by plan, team size, add-ons, and messaging fees.

Example assumptions

Nearcut UK pricing calculator (nearcut.com/en-GB/pricing)
1 barber, 1 location: typically from ~£27.50/mo ex VAT (per calculator structure cited on their pricing page)
Each additional barber or location: +£10/mo ex VAT (per published calculator breakdowns)
1-month free trial: yes (per Nearcut pricing FAQ)
Barber service revenue commission: 0% (per Nearcut pricing page)
Optional Business Booster add-ons: additional monthly cost (listed on Nearcut site)
Customer Booking Fee: separate charge to consumers, retained by Nearcut (per Nearcut customer T&Cs; amount not on public pricing page)

Nearcut pricing is calculated via their UK pricing page. VAT, add-ons and customer booking fees may apply. Your costs may differ.

Comparison

Bookivo vs Nearcut (at a glance)

A balanced comparison for UK barbers and growing teams.

Feature	Bookivo	Nearcut
Primary focus	Beauty, nails, aesthetics, hair, barbers, spas, wellness	Barbershops (barber-specific platform)
Free trial	Yes — 7 days, no credit card	Yes — 1 month free trial (per Nearcut pricing FAQ)
Solo monthly subscription (UK)	£24/mo (Solo)	Pricing calculator — typically from ~£27.50/mo ex VAT for 1 barber (per their UK pricing page)
Team pricing model	£39/mo for unlimited team members (Growing Teams)	+£10/mo ex VAT per additional barber or location (per pricing calculator structure)
Commission on your service revenue	No marketplace commission	0% commission on barber service revenue (per Nearcut pricing page)
Customer booking fee	No separate customer booking fee from Bookivo	Separate Booking Fee to customers, retained by Nearcut (per customer T&Cs)
Branded website	Complete branded booking website included	Custom website or integration with existing site (per Nearcut pricing page)
Barber-specific depth	Works for barbers; also supports beauty, nails, aesthetics and more	Deep barber focus — long track record in UK barbershops

Competitor features and pricing change over time. This page is a high-level comparison.

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Switch with free migration help

We support Nearcut client CSV imports where exports are available.

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Export your customers and booking history (where available). We’ll guide you.

We import everything

We help you bring data into Bookivo and validate it so you’re confident.

Start taking bookings

Your Bookivo website is ready — customers can book right away.

Migration

Importing from Nearcut

Switching from Nearcut? Export your client list as CSV where Nearcut allows, and email it to our migration team.

Export steps may change as Nearcut updates their admin.

When Bookivo may be the better fit

Honest reasons teams choose Bookivo over Nearcut.

Multi-industry flexibility

One platform if you run barber plus beauty, nails, or wellness services.

Flat team pricing

Growing Teams is £39/mo for unlimited staff — predictable as you hire.

No customer booking fee

Bookivo does not charge your clients a separate platform booking fee.

Branded website included

Launch a professional booking site without stacking add-ons.

Nearcut CSV import

We can import standard Nearcut client exports during migration.

Free migration support

Hands-on help so switching does not disrupt your diary.

Simple, honest pricing

No hidden fees. No commission. No surprises.

Solo Business

Perfect for solo practitioners

£24/month

Complete booking website
Unlimited bookings
Automated email reminders
Payment collection (online payments)
Client management
Calendar management

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Growing Teams

Unlimited team members — one flat price

£39/month

Everything in Solo
Unlimited team members
Team scheduling
Team management
Advanced reporting
Priority support