Honest comparison
Cutly vs Treatwell
Treatwell is a marketplace with software attached. Cutly is software with no marketplace.
| Feature | Cutly | Treatwell |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | £19 flat | From £30/mo |
| Commission on marketplace bookings | N/A | Up to 25% |
| Card fee | Your choice | Treatwell processing |
| Marketplace listing | No | Yes — pay commission |
| Barber-specific | Yes | Beauty-first |
| Own your client list | Yes | Limited |
Where Treatwell falls short for barbers
- Up to 25% commission on marketplace bookings — brutal on a £15 cut
- Beauty-salon UI, not a barber chair workflow
- Higher monthly fee than Cutly before commissions even start
In fairness to Treatwell
Treatwell is a beauty marketplace first. If your shop also does waxing, lashes, nails and you want salon discovery, it has reach. For a pure barbershop, the commission alone makes Cutly cheaper from day one.
Why barbers pick Cutly
Flat £19/mo — no commission, no per-booking fee
SMS reminders included in every plan
Your link, your brand — no marketplace
Own your client data, export anytime
10-minute setup, cancel anytime
UK pricing in pounds, no quote-on-call
Pricing
One flat price. No commission. Ever.
Solo
£19/mo
1 chair. Independent barbers.
- 1 barber chair
- 200 booking SMS / mo
- 50 promo SMS / mo
- Public booking page
Studio
£45/mo
Up to 3 chairs. Small shops.
- Up to 3 barber chairs
- 600 booking SMS / mo
- 150 promo SMS / mo
- Per-barber SMS alerts
Shop
£79/mo
Up to 6 chairs. Mid-size shops.
- Up to 6 barber chairs
- 1,400 booking SMS / mo
- 350 promo SMS / mo
- Lapsed-client win-back campaigns
Unlimited
£139/mo
Unlimited chairs. Chains & busy shops.
- Unlimited barber chairs
- 3,000 booking SMS / mo
- 1,000 promo SMS / mo
- Unlimited campaigns
Switch from Treatwell this week
Import your clients, set up your booking page, take your first commission-free booking — all today.
No card required · Cancel anytime