The TimeTailor alternative
with no fee for your clients.
TimeTailor's core plan is free — but your clients pay a 3.9% fee on every online booking. With HueSuite your clients pay nothing extra, and you get the colour tools a hair salon needs.
TimeTailor vs HueSuite
at a glance.
| What matters | TimeTailor | HueSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free core plan; paid add-ons, mostly per bookable team member | From €9.99/mo per calendar seat; Pro €30 with the colour tools |
| Online booking fee | 3.9% of each online booking, paid by your client at checkout | None for your clients. HueSuite takes 1% only on online payments (deposits, prepayments), paid by the salon |
| Deposits & no-show protection | Add-on: $12/mo per bookable team member | Included: a deposit % per service through Stripe (Stripe's fee separate) |
| Reminders | Email included; SMS or WhatsApp reminders in the $12 add-on | Email included; SMS from a prepaid balance |
| Reporting | Advanced reporting: $9/mo per bookable expert | X/Z reports, VAT and commission included; Pro Reports add-on €8.99/mo |
| Salon website | Website builder: $15/mo | Booking page with your link and QR code — no website builder |
| Colour formulas | — | Formula vault: brand, shade, grams, developer, photos, full history |
| Colour stock | — | Gram-level stock that deducts from every formula; 2-click supplier reorders |
| Local team | — | Built in Nicosia; Greek-speaking support; in-person setup in Cyprus |
| Free to try | Free plan | 7-day free trial, no card |
TimeTailor figures from timetailor.com/pricing as displayed on 6 October 2026 (prices shown in USD; may vary by country). "—" = not listed on that page.
An honest
answer.
Switch to HueSuite if…
Colour is a big share of your work, you don't want your clients paying a booking fee, or you want a team in Cyprus that speaks Greek and can set you up in person.
Stay on TimeTailor if…
You want a free plan with a website builder, take few online bookings, and don't need formula or stock tracking.
Four steps.
One afternoon.
Export your clients
Export your client list from TimeTailor as a CSV, or ask their support for an export.
Start a HueSuite trial
7 days free, no credit card. Add your services, stylists, opening hours and salon details — about 15 minutes.
Import clients
Drop the file into the importer; duplicates are detected automatically. Move any colour notes into the formula vault as you go.
Share your new booking link
Put your HueSuite booking link or QR code on Instagram, Google Business and your website.
TimeTailor questions,
answered.
Is TimeTailor really free?
Its core plan is free for the salon, but clients pay a 3.9% fee on online bookings, and deposits, SMS reminders, advanced reports and a website are paid add-ons ($12, $9 and $15 a month as listed on 6 October 2026).
Do my clients pay a fee to book with HueSuite?
No. Clients never pay a booking fee. HueSuite takes 1% only on online payments such as deposits, charged to the salon; Stripe's processing fee is separate. Bookings, cash and in-person card payments carry 0% commission.
What does HueSuite add for colourists?
A formula vault with brand, shade, grams, developer and photos for every client, and colour stock that deducts by the gram from each formula — so the next visit starts where the last one ended.
Can you help us move from TimeTailor?
Yes, for free. We help you import your clients and set up services, staff and hours — in person in Cyprus, or on a call anywhere else.
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Free migration help from a real person. From €9.99/mo, 0% booking commission.