A Treatwell Alternative for Direct Salon Bookings
Treatwell can bring marketplace discovery; Slotivo focuses on bookings generated by your own brand. Compare the costs, client journey and trade-offs before deciding.
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Compare software subscriptions first. If you also plan to buy a separate website, you can add an illustrative £20/month budget below. This is an assumption, not a competitor charge.
*Subscription estimates exclude VAT, payment processing, optional add-ons and marketplace acquisition fees, including Booksy Boost and Fresha new-client fees. Booksy checked 21 September 2026; other competitor assumptions last checked 3 August 2026. Slotivo is free for 1–2 staff and £10/month for larger teams. Confirm current rates on the provider pages: Booksy pricing, Fresha pricing and Vagaro pricing.
A Marketplace vs Your Own Software
The reality of paying a third party for your own customers.
| Feature | Slotivo | Treatwell |
|---|---|---|
| New Client Commission | None — Slotivo has no marketplace and takes no commission | 35% of the first booking from a new client the marketplace brings you, plus VAT |
| Repeat Client Fees | None | 0% on repeat bookings |
| Online Prepayment Fees | Standard Stripe fees (no Slotivo markup) | 2.5% processing fee on online prepayments, plus VAT |
| Platform Focus | Your Brand | Their Marketplace |
| Consumer marketplace | No marketplace | Yes — marketplace discovery is a core part of the offer |
| Contract and subscription | Public free and flat-rate plans | Review the current partner proposal and contract terms |
| Data Portability | Export tools available in admin | Confirm available exports before signing |
| Cash & Offline Payments | Log cash, bank transfer, card terminal or complimentary — included | Recorded through their own POS/payments product |
Treatwell commission and processing figures are from Treatwell’s UK partner pricing page, checked 27 September 2026; commission applies to new marketplace clients and is subject to location. Treatwell doesn’t publish its subscription price, so ask for it, and for contract and export terms, in writing. Treatwell is a trademark of Treatwell Limited; Slotivo is not affiliated with Treatwell.Treatwell partner pricing
Which one is a better fit?
Consider Treatwell if gaining visibility inside a consumer beauty marketplace is central to your acquisition strategy and the partner proposal works for your margins.
Consider Slotivo if most clients come from your own reputation, social profiles, Google presence or website and you want them booking directly under your brand.
Compare Fresha and Treatwell →How to switch from Treatwell
1. Work out what the marketplace brings you
Look at the last three months in Treatwell: how many bookings were first visits from marketplace clients, and what you paid in commission on them. That is the number to weigh against a flat-rate system.
2. Set up Slotivo alongside Treatwell
Add your services, staff and hours, and take a few bookings through your own Slotivo page before you change anything on Treatwell.
3. Move your direct bookings first
Swap the booking link on your Instagram, Google profile and website to Slotivo. Repeat clients rebooking there cost you nothing either way, but it builds the habit.
4. Decide what to do with the listing
Keep the Treatwell listing if it still brings profitable new clients, or close it once your own channels are doing the work. Check your contract’s notice period first.
Explore our salon booking software or ask about your migration before changing systems.
Questions before switching
How much does Treatwell take from a new client?
Treatwell’s UK pricing page lists 35% commission on the first booking from a new client its marketplace introduces, and all its fees are subject to VAT. On a £60 first appointment that is £21, or £25.20 once VAT is added. Repeat bookings from that client carry no commission.
Does Treatwell charge for clients I already have?
Treatwell says repeat bookings are commission-free, as are bookings that come through your own channels such as your website button, social media or direct contact. The commission is for new clients found through its marketplace.
What does Slotivo cost instead?
Slotivo is free for one or two staff and a flat £10 a month for larger teams, with no commission on any booking. Online deposits and card payments go through Stripe at Stripe’s standard rates.
Is Slotivo a like-for-like replacement?
No. Slotivo has no consumer marketplace, so it won’t introduce new clients the way Treatwell can. It suits businesses whose clients already come from referrals, Instagram, Google or their own website.
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