Covered Beauty vs Treatwell.
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How much does Treatwell cost compared with Covered Beauty?
A subscription is only part of the picture. Check the team allowance, commission rules and payment fees before choosing.
| What you are comparing | Covered Beauty | Treatwell |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | Solo £9. Salon £19 for up to five people | Ask Treatwell for the current monthly price for your plan Source: Treatwell UK pricing |
| New marketplace clients | 0% booking commission | Its UK FAQ quotes 35% on a new marketplace client's first booking. Confirm it for your location and agreement. VAT applies Source: Treatwell UK pricing |
| Repeat and direct bookings | 0% booking commission | 0% commission on repeat and direct bookings Source: Treatwell UK pricing |
| Team size | Solo: one. Salon: up to five | Advanced lists unlimited staff Source: Treatwell UK pricing |
| Online payments | Stripe processing fees are separate | Online prepayment processing: 2.5% plus VAT Source: Treatwell UK pricing |
Treatwell prices and terms checked 20 September 2026 on Treatwell UK pricing. Covered Beauty prices are the advertised monthly subscriptions in our pricing section. Treatwell’s VAT terms are stated in its column. Card processing and optional extras are separate. Features and tax treatment differ, so this is not a like-for-like total-cost quote. Check each provider’s current terms before signing up.
Is Covered Beauty a good Treatwell alternative?
Covered Beauty suits practitioners and small teams who want clients to book directly through their own branded page. You can share the link on your website and social profiles, manage the diary and keep client records together.
We do not market to your client list. You can export your records and cancel your subscription. Read our promise for the details.
See how online booking works and what is in a client record.
Weighing up more than two systems? Read Fresha alternatives for small UK salons, with how each one charges and who it suits, or the best salon booking software in the UK, with twelve options and the kind of business each one fits.
Leaving Treatwell? Read Treatwell alternatives for UK salons, with what each one costs a month for a solo tech.
Who is Treatwell better for?
Treatwell offers a salon marketplace as well as business software. Its Advanced plan may suit a larger team. Consider the new business a marketplace brings alongside its charges.
Separate finding a client from taking a booking.
A booking system manages appointments. A marketplace can also introduce people who have never heard of your business. Decide whether you need one, the other or both. If you already have a regular client base, test how easily those clients can book directly and return for their next treatment.
How do I switch from Treatwell to Covered Beauty?
- Add a few treatments with the prices and durations you actually use.
- Set your working hours and open the booking page on your phone.
- Check the diary, a client record and the consent forms you need.
- Export your client list from Treatwell and upload it to Covered Beauty as it is. We pick out each client’s name, email and phone.
- Ask us about future appointments and any prepaid balances. Keep access to Treatwell until you have checked everything.
Every step, with what Treatwell lets you export and how we can do the move for you, is in our guide to moving from Treatwell.
Need help working out the move? Tell us what you use now. We can confirm what is possible before you commit. Our salon software checklist covers the rest of the move.
Questions about switching from Treatwell
Does Treatwell charge commission on repeat clients?
Its UK pricing page lists 0% commission for repeat bookings and bookings made directly with you. A separate processing fee can apply when clients pay online in advance. Ask for your full plan and fee terms before comparing totals.
Can I try Covered Beauty before switching?
Yes. You get seven days free, with no card needed. Add a card before the trial ends if you want to carry on, and your chosen plan starts when it does. Solo is £9/month. Salon is £19/month. Stripe processing fees and optional extras are separate.
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