Booking apps for practitioners, compared
Roomki is where you book your room. These apps are where your clients book you. Here's how they compare.
| App | Monthly cost | Fee on new clients from their marketplace | Card payment fees | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatwell | Monthly fee (Freelancer and Advanced plans, price not listed on their pricing page) | 35% on a new client's first booking, 0% on repeat bookings | 2.5% + VAT when clients pay online in advance | Large UK beauty and wellness marketplace |
| Fresha | Independent £19.95 a month. Team £14.95 per bookable team member a month. | 20% one-time fee on new marketplace clients, minimum fee applies | Varies by payment type, see Fresha | 7 day free trial |
| Booksy | £40 a month, extra users £5 a month each | Boost: 30% of a new client's first visit, minimum £5 | 1.29% + 20p + VAT (mobile payments) | All features included in one plan |
| Square Appointments | Free for one location. Plus £29 and Premium £69 per location a month. | No marketplace fee | Online 1.4% + 25p (UK cards). In person 1.75% on the Free plan. | Also does card readers and point of sale |
| Setmore | Free for up to 4 users. Pro from $5 per user a month billed annually (US dollar pricing). | No marketplace fee | Through Square, Stripe or PayPal | Simple free option |
Information checked 30 September 2026 from each company's website. Prices exclude VAT where stated by the provider and may change.
Which one should you choose?
- Want new clients from a marketplace: Treatwell, Fresha or Booksy. You pay a fee on each new client they bring you.
- Already have clients and want to keep costs low: Square Appointments or Setmore have free plans.
- Whichever you pick, your room is separate. Book it on Roomki by the hour, day or month.
Questions
Which booking app is free?
Square Appointments has a free plan for one location, and Setmore has a free plan for up to 4 users.
What does Treatwell charge?
Treatwell charges a monthly fee plus 35% on a new client's first booking from its marketplace, and 0% on repeat bookings.
What does Fresha charge?
Fresha charges a monthly subscription and a 20% one-time fee on new clients from its marketplace.
What does Booksy charge?
Booksy charges £40 a month plus £5 for each extra user. Boost clients cost 30% of their first visit, minimum £5.
Can I use a booking app with Roomki?
Yes. Roomki is for booking your room. Use any booking app you like for your clients.
Is Roomki connected to these apps?
No. Roomki is independent.