Treatwell is a marketplace — it brings discovery but charges commission. Once you have an established client base, you're paying to access your own clients through a shared directory.
Bookchair charges £20/month regardless of booking volume. Treatwell typically takes 20-30% commission on every booking made through the platform.
Bookchair gives you a branded portal your clients use directly. Treatwell lists your salon in a shared directory alongside your local competitors.
Patch test tracking, GDPR consent forms, and age restriction enforcement for aesthetics. None of these exist in Treatwell's booking flow.
| Feature | Bookchair | Treatwell |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | £20 flat | Commission-based (typically 20-30% per booking) |
| Commission on bookings | None, ever | Yes — on every platform booking |
| Per-staff fees | No | No |
| Built-in UK compliance | Yes | No |
| Patch test tracking | Yes | No |
| Consultation forms | Yes — compliance-gated | No |
| Online booking | Your own branded portal | Shared marketplace directory |
| Client ownership | Fully yours | Platform-mediated |
| Colour Lab | Yes | No |
| Contract / lock-in | No | Possible contract periods |
| Free trial | Yes | Limited |
Pricing and features based on publicly available information at the time of writing (June 2026). Always verify current terms directly with the provider.