One flat price. Every feature.
Flat monthly booking software for barbers, salons, and beauty pros. Every feature included, no commission on bookings, and no per-booking fees. Start free, cancel anytime.
For solo pros and independents
per bookable professional
14 days free · cancel anytime, no charge during trial
- Online booking page
- We boost your business
- Unlimited in-app messaging
- Multiple calendars
- Marketing emails
- Booking policies & deposits
- Quick Book Links
- Waitlists
- Custom services
- Priority support
For chair-rental shops, booth renters and teams
per user, minimum 2 users
14 days free · cancel anytime, no charge during trial
- Everything in Professional
- Add users as your team grows
- In-app messaging across your team
- Multi-member calendars
- Team management
- Shared client database
- Role-based permissions
- Team performance reports
Your whole team on one shared calendar.
We don't just manage your bookings. We fill your chair.
Most booking tools leave finding new clients up to you. CHAIR actively advertises your business to people searching in your area, and connects your own Meta and Google ads, so new bookings come in while you work.
We advertise you locally
As we advertise CHAIR, wherever we have professionals in an area we aim to boost them too, putting your business in front of nearby clients searching for your services. Included free, with no ad spend of your own.
Meta & Google ads, connected
Link your Instagram, Facebook, and Google campaigns straight to your booking page, so every ad click can turn into a booking, and you can see what's working.
Found by local clients
Your business gets pushed to people searching in your area, turning local demand into a fuller calendar, with no extra work from you.
Other platforms charge up to 35% to send you a new client. CHAIR brings you new clients for 0%.
Included in every plan
Everything you need to run your business
No add-ons, no upsells. Every feature comes with every plan.
Online booking page
Take bookings 24/7 from a shareable page that works while you sleep. No app for your clients to download.
Smart calendar
Conflict detection, blocked slots, and instant confirmations keep your day organised without the admin.
In-app messaging
Message clients directly from the web now. The same conversations will be available in the mobile apps at launch.
Client management
Profiles, history, private notes, and loyalty, so you know every client before they sit in your chair.
Automated reminders
Cut no-shows with email reminders that go out automatically, with zero admin from you.
Booking policies
Set cancellation windows and deposits per service so your time is always protected.
Marketing emails
Unlimited promotions and campaigns that bring quiet weeks back to life and clients back through the door.
Quick Book Links
One custom link for Instagram, WhatsApp, or your bio that turns followers into booked appointments.
Mobile apps coming soon
Create your account and use CHAIR on the web now. The iOS and Android apps are coming soon.
Business reporting
Revenue, bookings, and client trends at a glance, always up to date, no spreadsheets.
Ratings & feedback
Collect private feedback and public reviews that build trust and win over new clients.
Waitlists
Automatically fill cancellations from your waitlist so your chair never sits empty.
Also in both plans
- Custom services
- Local advertising (we promote you)
- Meta & Google ad linking
- Email & chat support
- Priority response times
Team adds
On top of everything above, for £7.99 per user a month, minimum 2.
- Multi-member calendars
- Team management
- Role-based permissions
- Team performance reports
We're fee-free, aside from mandatory card processing
CHAIR doesn't take a cut of your bookings. The only deduction is the standard card-processing fee from Stripe, the same rate Stripe gives any business, with no platform markup added by us.
CHAIR's platform fee
Every penny of your booking is yours, minus only the standard Stripe processing fee that any business pays.
Every way to pay
Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay through one secure Stripe checkout, plus cash recorded in CHAIR.
Straight to your bank
Payments settle in your own Stripe account and pay out directly to your bank.
Deposits & pre-payments
Take a secured deposit at booking time to protect your time.
No-show protection
Take deposits at booking and set your own cancellation window, so a missed appointment never costs you the whole slot.
Powered by Stripe
Industry-standard processing at the same rate Stripe gives any business, with no platform markup.
Straight from Stripe
Fees by payment method
Every fee below is Stripe's published rate. CHAIR adds nothing on top.
| Method | Stripe fee | Cost on £30 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Free | No fee | £0.00 | Recorded in CHAIR with no Stripe involvement |
| Online card checkout | 1.5% + 20p | 65p | Standard UK card at booking, by QR code or through a payment link |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay | 1.5% + 20p | 65p | Shown for a standard UK card. The rate follows the underlying card |
| Card reader (coming soon) | 1.4% + 10p | 52p | EEA card through Stripe Terminal |
| Premium UK card | 2.8% + 20p | £1.04 | Online business, corporate or rewards card |
| EEA card | 2.5% + 20p | 95p | Online card issued in the European Economic Area |
| International card | 3.15% + 20p | £1.15 | Online card issued outside the UK and EEA |
Rates published by Stripe, see Stripe UK pricing and Terminal pricing. Refreshed August 2026. Currency conversion adds 2% on non-GBP payments.
Total fees on a £30 booking
Per-booking comparison
| Detail | CHAIR (this is us) | Other platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Card fee | 1.5% + 20p | 1.29% to 2.5% + up to 25p |
| Platform fee | £0 | Bundled into card fee |
| Cost per booking | 65p | 59p to 90p+ |
| Marketplace surcharge | None | Up to 35% on new clients |
Based on a survey of UK booking platforms, May 2026. "Marketplace surcharge" only applies when a platform sources a new client for you; your own clients aren't affected. CHAIR has no marketplace surcharge, and our local advertising brings you new clients at no surcharge at all.
Monthly software cost
Subscription comparison
| Detail | CHAIR (this is us) | Other platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Solo pro | £12.99/mo | Free to £40/mo |
| 5 chair salon | £39.95/mo | £16 to £60+/mo |
CHAIR: £7.99 per user, minimum 2, on the Team plan. Other platforms: plus marketplace surcharges and commission on new clients. Based on a survey of UK booking platforms, May 2026. Excludes card processing fees, hardware costs, and any usage based add ons.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free trial?
Yes. 14 days with full access to every feature. We collect your card at signup so your account converts to a paid plan after the trial, but you're not charged anything until day 15. Cancel anytime during the trial and you pay nothing.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. No long-term contracts or cancellation fees. Cancel from your dashboard before day 14 and you won't be charged at all.
What happens after my trial ends?
On day 15, your card is charged for your chosen plan: Professional at £12.99/month per pro, or Team at £7.99/month per user on Team, minimum 2 users. We'll email you a reminder a few days before the trial ends.
Do you take a cut of my bookings?
No. CHAIR is a flat monthly subscription. We never take a percentage of your bookings: the only deduction on a card payment is Stripe's standard processing fee, which lands the rest of the money directly in your account.
What happens if a customer disputes a payment?
A dispute (also called a chargeback) is when a customer asks their bank to reverse a payment, for example claiming they didn't recognise the charge or didn't receive the service. Stripe charges a £20 fee per dispute. Because card payments land directly in your Stripe account (CHAIR never holds your money), both the £20 fee and the disputed amount come out of your balance while the case is investigated. You then submit evidence through Stripe's dispute dashboard: booking confirmations, reminder emails, and your CHAIR message history are all admissible. If you win, Stripe refunds the £20 and releases the funds. If you lose, the fee and the disputed amount stay deducted. To reduce disputes: enable deposits on first-time bookings, keep automated reminders switched on (they double as proof of consent), and remember that your business name, not CHAIR's, appears on the customer's bank statement, so they recognise the charge straight away.
Can CHAIR help me move existing clients?
Yes. You can add clients yourself in the dashboard and request a free review of the client, service, and future-appointment data your old platform makes available. CHAIR confirms which fields are compatible, what needs manual setup, and whether an approved route is available for any export files.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Industry-standard encryption, secure hosting, and strict privacy controls. Your client data stays yours, always.
Free migration review
Switching from another platform?
Prepare the data your provider makes available, then request a free human review of compatible client, service, and future-appointment fields.
Switching from Fresha
Current guidance for preparing Fresha exports before requesting a CHAIR data review.
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Switching from Booksy
Current guidance for preparing Booksy exports before requesting a CHAIR data review.
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Switching from Treatwell
Current guidance for preparing Treatwell exports before requesting a CHAIR data review.
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Switching from Timely
Current guidance for preparing Timely exports before requesting a CHAIR data review.
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Switching from Square Appointments
Current guidance for preparing Square Appointments exports before requesting a CHAIR data review.
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Switching from Vagaro
Current guidance for preparing Vagaro exports before requesting a CHAIR data review.
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Switching from Acuity Scheduling
Current guidance for preparing Acuity Scheduling exports before requesting a CHAIR data review.
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