FARSET

FARSET is an online booking service for businesses that manage confirmed bookings and staff profiles. It is available on the web and Android, with a free plan and a paid tier. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 20 confirmed bookings per month. Pro costs £15 a month, billed monthly, and includes unlimited bookings. FARSET Shop is a separate optional subscription for £5 a month, available to businesses on either Free or Pro. Businesses can therefore use the free monthly allowance or choose Pro when they need unlimited bookings. The listed capabilities are online booking and staff profiles. The Shop subscription is an optional add-on, rather than a required part of either core plan.

FARSET offers a free monthly booking allowance and a Pro tier with unlimited bookings. Businesses should weigh the Free plan cap against the listed monthly costs for Pro and the optional Shop add-on.

FARSET suits businesses that need online booking and staff profiles. The Free plan may fit businesses with up to 20 confirmed bookings per month, while Pro is listed for those needing unlimited bookings.

Overview

FARSET is booking and management software for salons, barbers and beauty professionals who want to take appointments through their own online presence. It is strongest for independent operators and small teams that need staff scheduling and client records as well as a booking page. The free tier is a useful way to start, though its monthly booking ceiling could be a quick constraint for a busy salon.

Key features

Clients can book 24/7 through a branded page, or use a widget embedded on a WordPress, Squarespace or Shopify website. This gives a business a direct booking channel on its own site. FARSET connects to the business’s Stripe account for deposits and full payments, and says it charges no booking commission. Stripe handles PCI compliance for payments.

Staff calendars, service assignments and staff profiles support team scheduling, while client profiles and history keep customer information alongside the booking workflow. Gift cards, memberships, loyalty rewards and marketing tools extend FARSET beyond appointment administration. The POS and shop are separate paid add-ons, so those selling products should include that extra cost in their decision.

FARSET says client data is stored securely, is UK-based and ICO-compliant. Its responsive dashboard can be used on a phone without downloading an app, and the homepage also mentions an Android app. Stated platform support is Android and web, which leaves iOS without a named app option.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and allows 20 confirmed bookings per month. It is a sensible starting point for a new or low-volume business, but the cap makes it a poor long-term fit once appointments regularly exceed that allowance.

Pro costs £15 a month, billed monthly, and includes unlimited bookings. It removes the central restriction on Free while keeping the listed subscription term monthly. FARSET advertises a 15-day free trial with no credit card required and says customers can cancel at any time.

FARSET Shop is an optional add-on for Free or Pro businesses. One listed price is £5 a month; a separate Shop plan is priced at $5 a month and includes physical products, digital gift cards, click and collect, delivery and shared POS inventory. Businesses should confirm which currency and subscription listing applies to their account before budgeting for Shop.

Platforms

FARSET is available on Android and web. The mobile-responsive dashboard gives phone access through a browser, while the Android app is another route for Android users. There is no stated iOS platform.

Who it's for

FARSET is aimed at hair salons, barbers, nail studios, spas and independent beauty professionals. It suits businesses that want direct online booking, Stripe payments and staff and client tools in one system. A solo operator or small team can begin on Free if 20 confirmed monthly bookings are enough; a higher-volume business will need Pro. Businesses that need iOS app support should weigh the platform gap before choosing it.

Pros and cons

• Pro: The branded booking page and embeddable widget let clients book directly through a salon’s own web presence.
• Pro: Stripe payments support deposits and full payments, with no booking commission stated by FARSET.
• Pro: Staff calendars, assignments, profiles and client history bring core scheduling and record-keeping tools together.
• Con: Free is limited to 20 confirmed bookings per month, which may force growing businesses onto Pro.
• Con: Shop costs extra, and its prices are presented in both GBP and USD.
• Con: Android and web are the stated platforms; iOS support is not included in that list.

Alternatives

Dahree is another freemium option with a free plan and free trial. Its Basic plan includes a booking website, 24/7 scheduling, services and availability, email confirmations and reminders, plus basic booking and earnings analytics; consider it if those booking and reporting tools match your needs.

Nexaloom has a free plan across Android, iOS and web, with unlimited appointments for one staff member and one location, email reminders, and a 1.85% + 20p transaction fee. It may suit a solo operator who values an unlimited appointment allowance and iOS access, while its staff and location limits matter for larger businesses.

OpenSlot offers core business tools during launch with 0% marketplace commission; SMS is charged separately by usage. It is an alternative to consider if those launch terms fit your booking needs.

Zolmi starts at $20 a month on its START plan, with one staff member, extra staff at 3 each, stock limited to 10 products and SMS from 0.02. Its plan may be relevant for businesses comparing a paid starting tier and staff-based pricing.

DaySmart Salon is a paid option with a free trial, starting at $29 a month for one user on Basic. Consider it if you prefer a paid salon product and its listed platform support, which includes Android, iOS, web and Windows.

GlossGenius is paid, offers a free trial, and starts at $28 a month on Standard, which includes a custom booking website, unlimited client notifications, email and text marketing, and inventory and retail tools. It is an alternative for businesses comparing those tools with FARSET’s free entry plan and separate Shop add-on.

Vagaro is a paid option with a free trial and a One Location plan at $30 a month. Consider it if you are comparing paid salon software for one location.

Xolapp is a paid alternative with Android and web support and a Team plan at $29.95 a month per team member.

Salon Website Builders and Spa Management Software are broader category lists for comparing other options.

Verdict

FARSET is a good fit for independent beauty professionals and smaller salons that want direct online bookings, Stripe payments and practical staff and client tools, especially if 20 monthly bookings are enough to start. Its main advantage is the path from a free capped plan to monthly Pro with unlimited bookings. Look elsewhere if you need iOS support or want product sales included without a separate Shop subscription.