What is the best alternative for Treatwell 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 Treatwell bad for salons?

No. Treatwell can be a useful discovery channel — especially for new salons wanting marketplace exposure. The trade-off is commission on new marketplace clients. Many salons use Treatwell for discovery and Bookivo (or similar) for direct bookings.

Does Treatwell charge commission on every booking?

No. Per Treatwell’s partner pricing page, 35% commission applies to first bookings from new clients introduced via the marketplace. Repeat bookings are 0% commission, and direct bookings through your own channels are commission-free.

Can I use Bookivo instead of Treatwell?

Yes, if your priority is owning client relationships and avoiding marketplace commission. You will need to drive your own traffic via SEO, social and referrals rather than relying on Treatwell discovery.

What about Treatwell’s 2.5% prepayment fee?

Treatwell applies a 2.5% processing fee on online prepayments (plus VAT on fees, per their partner pricing). Bookivo uses standard card processing for online payments — compare published processing rates for your volume.

Can you help me switch from Treatwell?

Yes. Export client data where Treatwell allows and email hello@bookivo.co.uk. We will help you launch your own booking site.

Comparison

Bookivo vs Treatwell

Treatwell brings marketplace discovery. Bookivo is your own branded booking site with no commission. Compare both models fairly.

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Why salons compare Treatwell alternatives

Marketplace reach and commission costs are the trade-off most teams weigh up.

New-client commission adds up
Treatwell charges 35% commission on first bookings from new marketplace clients (plus VAT on fees, per their partner pricing page).
Less control over your brand
Your salon sits inside Treatwell’s marketplace alongside competitors — clients may compare before they choose you.
Repeat-client rules to understand
Repeat bookings are 0% commission, but marketplace rules and cancellation policies affect your costs (see Treatwell partner terms).

Pricing snapshot

Subscription vs subscription + commission

Illustrative month: 20 new marketplace clients at £50 average first visit. Treatwell figures from their published partner pricing (commission + VAT on fees).

Bookivo

£24–£39

flat monthly subscription — no booking commission

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: £24/mo or Growing Teams: £39/mo
20 new direct bookings at £50: £0 commission from Bookivo
Card processing: standard processing rates apply separately
Total Bookivo subscription example: £24–£39/mo

Treatwell

Sub + commission

monthly fee + 35% on new marketplace first bookings (+ VAT on fees)

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

Example assumptions

Treatwell partner pricing page: 35% commission on first bookings from new marketplace clients
0% commission on repeat bookings (per Treatwell partner FAQ)
2.5% processing fee on online prepayments (+ VAT on fees, per Treatwell)
Direct bookings (phone, your website Book Now button, clients you add): commission-free (per Treatwell FAQ)
Example: 20 new marketplace clients × £50 × 35% = £350 commission, plus VAT on that commission
Monthly subscription: quoted at signup (not published as a fixed £ on treatwell.co.uk/partners/pricing)

Illustrative example only. Treatwell fees depend on how clients book, prepayment use, and your plan. Read treatwell.co.uk/partners/pricing for current terms.

Comparison

Bookivo vs Treatwell (at a glance)

Own-brand booking vs marketplace discovery.

Feature	Bookivo	Treatwell
Business model	Your branded booking website — clients book with you directly	Marketplace + salon software — discovery via Treatwell app and site
New marketplace client commission	None — flat monthly subscription	35% on first booking from new marketplace clients (per partner pricing page)
Repeat client bookings	No commission at any time	0% commission on repeat bookings (per Treatwell partner FAQ)
Direct / own-channel bookings	All bookings are direct — no marketplace cut	Commission-free for direct bookings and social Book Now buttons (per Treatwell FAQ)
Online prepayment processing	Standard card processing rates apply	2.5% processing fee on prepayments (+ VAT on fees, per Treatwell)
Marketplace new-client discovery	You drive traffic via SEO, social and your own marketing	Strong UK marketplace — can introduce new clients (commission applies)
Branded website	Full branded booking website included	Treatwell profile + partner tools; your brand sits within their ecosystem
Pricing predictability	Fixed £24 or £39/mo — easy to budget	Subscription plus variable commission on new marketplace clients

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

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Move to direct bookings

Keep your clients — shift them to your own Bookivo booking link.

Export from Treatwell

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.

When Bookivo may be the better fit

Treatwell wins on discovery; Bookivo wins on margin and brand ownership.

Keep 100% of service revenue

No 35% marketplace commission on new clients booking through your own site.

Your brand, not a directory

Clients book on your website — you build long-term SEO and loyalty.

Predictable monthly cost

£24 or £39/mo regardless of how many new clients you win.

Commission-free social booking

Share one booking link on Instagram, Google and WhatsApp — all direct.

Still works for established salons

Ideal when you already have client demand and want to reduce marketplace reliance.

Free migration help

We help you move client data and launch your own booking flow.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about switching from Treatwell.

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