Own Your Client Relationships Without Marketplace Commission
Simple Salon is a complete salon management platform: bookings, POS, marketing automation, and reporting, with no commission on the clients you have worked to earn.
Why Salon Owners Are Considering a Treatwell Alternative
Simple Salon is a Treatwell alternative that lets you own your client relationships without paying marketplace commission. Your client data stays yours to export at any time, online bookings carry no commission, and they run through your own site rather than a third-party marketplace. Treatwell is a beauty booking marketplace with a large presence across the UK and Europe. Its main value is client discovery: connecting new clients to salons through the Treatwell platform. But that discovery comes at a cost. There is commission on each booking made through the marketplace, and a client relationship that ends up being handled by a third-party platform. For salon owners who want a management platform focused on running the business well, keeping their own client data, and growing without per-booking fees, a Treatwell alternative makes a strong case.
Treatwell vs Simple Salon: Feature Comparison
| Feature / Cost | Treatwell | Simple Salon ★ The Smart Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Business model | Marketplace + commission | Flat monthly subscription |
| Commission on bookings | Yes, 35% + VAT on a new client’s first booking, 0% on repeats | None |
| Client ownership | Platform-mediated | You own your client data |
| Availability | UK and select EU countries | Worldwide |
| Reporting | Basic management tools | 40+ reports (KPI, rebooking, revenue, staff) |
| Marketing automation | Limited | Smart Send: rebook, win-back, birthday, follow-up |
| POS / Cash register | Limited | Full POS included |
| Inventory management | Limited | Included |
| Loyalty points | Limited | Included |
| Free trial | Not applicable (marketplace listing) | Yes |
| Bottom line | Pay commission and share the client relationship | Flat fee, you keep the client and the revenue |
• Sources: treatwell.co.uk and simplesalon.com, verified April 2026. Treatwell operates as a marketplace and charges commission on marketplace bookings; the exact rate depends on your market and agreement, so confirm current terms with Treatwell.
Keep Revenue From Every Appointment
Treatwell charges commission on bookings made through its marketplace, and that percentage adds up across hundreds of appointments each month. Simple Salon charges a flat monthly subscription with no per-booking fees, so what you earn from each appointment stays with you.
A Management Platform, Not a Directory Listing
Treatwell’s main product is the marketplace, and its management tools sit around that discovery function. Simple Salon is a business management platform first: full POS, staff rostering, inventory management, memberships, gift vouchers, loyalty points, 40+ reports, and automated marketing.
Your data is yours, always
Some providers make it hard to leave, locking your client list and history behind a paywall, charging you to export your own data, or tying you into long contracts and other strange rules. We don’t play those games. With Simple Salon your clients, bookings and reports are always yours: export everything anytime, at no cost, with no lock-in. If you ever move on, you take it all with you.
Available Beyond UK and Europe
Treatwell operates in the UK and a selection of European countries. Simple Salon is available worldwide, which makes it a steady choice for salons working in other markets or planning to grow beyond Treatwell’s coverage area.
Automated Marketing That Keeps Clients Coming Back
Simple Salon’s Smart Send automates the campaigns that bring clients back: rebook reminders, win-back messages for lapsed clients, birthday campaigns, and follow-up sequences. It builds a direct relationship with your clients that does not depend on a marketplace platform.
Keep Revenue From Every Appointment
Treatwell charges commission on bookings made through its marketplace, and that percentage adds up across hundreds of appointments each month. Simple Salon charges a flat monthly subscription with no per-booking fees, so what you earn from each appointment stays with you.
A Management Platform, Not a Directory Listing
Treatwell’s main product is the marketplace, and its management tools sit around that discovery function. Simple Salon is a business management platform first: full POS, staff rostering, inventory management, memberships, gift vouchers, loyalty points, 40+ reports, and automated marketing.
Your data is yours, always
Some providers make it hard to leave, locking your client list and history behind a paywall, charging you to export your own data, or tying you into long contracts and other strange rules. We don’t play those games. With Simple Salon your clients, bookings and reports are always yours: export everything anytime, at no cost, with no lock-in. If you ever move on, you take it all with you.
Available Beyond UK and Europe
Treatwell operates in the UK and a selection of European countries. Simple Salon is available worldwide, which makes it a steady choice for salons working in other markets or planning to grow beyond Treatwell’s coverage area.
Automated Marketing That Keeps Clients Coming Back
Simple Salon’s Smart Send automates the campaigns that bring clients back: rebook reminders, win-back messages for lapsed clients, birthday campaigns, and follow-up sequences. It builds a direct relationship with your clients that does not depend on a marketplace platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Simple Salon help salons get new clients?
Does Simple Salon charge commission on bookings?
Is Simple Salon available in the UK and Europe?
What management features does Simple Salon include?
Who owns the client relationship?
Can Simple Salon bring clients back without a marketplace?
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Simple Salon offers a free trial so you can set up your salon and see how it works before you commit.
Can I migrate my client data from Treatwell?
Run Your Salon on Your Terms, Free Trial Available
No marketplace commission and no platform dependency. Just a complete alternative to Treatwell for running your business.