FARSET

FARSET is salon booking and management software for hair salons, barbers, nail studios, spas and independent beauty professionals. It suits businesses that want direct online appointments, coordinated staff schedules and customer records in one system. The main trade-off is a small-business-friendly free entry point with a strict booking ceiling, plus a separate subscription for shop functions.

Overview

FARSET gives clients a branded booking page that remains open 24/7, while businesses can place a booking widget on their own website. That approach is useful for salons that want appointments to come through their existing web presence rather than rely on a marketplace. The service is aimed at both solo practitioners and teams, with staff profiles, calendars and service assignments supporting shared operations.

Payments connect to the business's own Stripe account for deposits or full payments. FARSET says it charges no booking commission, although Stripe remains the payment processor. Client data is described as securely stored in the UK under ICO compliance, with Stripe handling PCI compliance for payments.

Key features

Bookings and payments

The booking page and embeddable widget provide a straightforward route from a salon website to an appointment. Widgets can be added to WordPress, Squarespace or Shopify sites, which is particularly practical for businesses already using one of those platforms. Stripe-connected deposits can help reduce commitment-free appointments, while full payments are also supported.

Staff and client management

Staff calendars and service assignments help allocate work across a team, and staff profiles keep individual practitioners represented in the system. Client profiles and history put customer information alongside scheduling, giving repeat-visit context instead of treating every booking as a new transaction.

Retention and retail tools

Gift cards, memberships, loyalty rewards and marketing tools extend FARSET beyond basic appointment administration. A POS and shop add physical products, digital gift cards, click and collect, delivery and shared POS inventory, but these shop capabilities require a separate optional subscription.

Mobile access

The dashboard is responsive and can be used on a phone without downloading an app. FARSET also mentions an Android app. Its stated platform coverage is Android and web, so businesses needing a dedicated iOS application should look elsewhere or use the mobile web dashboard.

Pricing

The Free plan is listed as free and permits 20 confirmed bookings per month. It is a sensible starting point for a new or very low-volume practitioner, but the cap is a hard operational limit once demand rises; it is not an unlimited free scheduling service.

Pro costs £15 a month, billed monthly, and removes the booking limit with unlimited bookings. That is the more suitable core plan for an established salon or busy independent professional whose appointment volume would outgrow Free. The move to Pro is primarily about capacity, so users who need only occasional bookings may gain little from upgrading.

FARSET Shop is presented as an optional add-on for either Free or Pro. One listing prices the add-on at £5 a month, while another lists FARSET Shop at $5 a month, billed at $5/month. It adds physical products, digital gift cards, click and collect, delivery and shared POS inventory. Businesses that only need booking and payments can avoid this extra subscription; retailers should confirm the applicable currency and billing presentation before subscribing.

FARSET advertises a 15-day free trial with no credit card required and cancellation at any time. The combination of a trial and a no-cost Free plan lowers the risk of evaluating the workflow, while the monthly Pro term avoids an annual commitment.

Platforms

FARSET supports Android and web. The responsive dashboard provides phone access without an app download, and an Android app is mentioned. WordPress, Squarespace and Shopify are supported for embedding the booking widget, while Stripe supplies payment connectivity.

Who it's for

Choose FARSET for a hair salon, barber, nail studio, spa or independent beauty practice that needs branded 24/7 booking, staff scheduling and client history. It is especially well matched to businesses already using Stripe and to teams that want optional loyalty, membership, gift-card and retail tools. It is less suitable if 20 monthly bookings will not cover a free-tier workload, if iOS app support is essential, or if adding a separate shop fee is undesirable.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Branded booking page and embeddable widget provide direct bookings through a salon's own website.
• Stripe deposits and full payments use the business's account, with no booking commission claimed by FARSET.
• Calendars, service assignments, staff profiles, client profiles and history cover core salon coordination.
• Free access and a 15-day no-card trial make initial adoption low risk.
• Pro offers unlimited bookings for a clear monthly price.

Cons

• The Free plan allows only 20 confirmed bookings per month, limiting it for busy operators.
• Shop functions cost an additional subscription rather than being included in Free or Pro.
• Platform support is stated as Android and web, with no dedicated iOS app stated.
• Payments depend on Stripe, so businesses wanting another processor are poorly matched.

Alternatives

Nexaloom is a stronger fit if you need Android, iOS and web access, unlimited appointments on its free plan and a one-staff, one-location setup, accepting its 1.85% + 20p transaction fee.

Dahree suits businesses wanting iOS and web access with a free booking website, 24/7 scheduling, confirmations, reminders and basic analytics.

OpenSlot is worth considering for launch-period core business tools and 0% marketplace commission, provided you accept SMS billed separately by usage.

UOVA is an alternative for web-based AI site creation rather than salon appointment management.

Salonized is a paid, broad-platform option with an Appointments plan at €21 a month and extra employee and location charges.

SalonSitePro fits a business seeking a free website with online bookings, client forms and follow-ups, with Stripe processing fees applying.

Vagaro is a paid choice for businesses wanting a one-location plan at $30 a month or a multiple-location setup.

DaySmart Salon is another paid option, with its Basic plan at $29 a month for one user and online booking.

For adjacent buying guides, see Salon Website Builders and Spa Management Software.

Verdict

Pick FARSET when your salon or beauty business needs branded online booking, staff and client management, and Stripe-based deposits without booking commission. Its Free plan is credible for very small volumes, while Pro is the practical route for unlimited appointments. Look elsewhere if you need iOS coverage, a non-Stripe payment path, or built-in shop tools without a separate monthly add-on.