This comparison is published by Velixa, one of the services discussed. It is not an independent review. Check the provider’s official website before making a purchasing decision.
What to weigh up before moving
Compare the latest UK per-staff price at the right Timely tier, then evaluate any usage charges separately. If memberships matter, ask whether packages are an adequate workflow or whether native recurring membership management is required.
Who may prefer Velixa
Velixa may suit a team that wants included staff, native memberships and a direct website/widget route without per-bookable-staff subscription scaling.
Who may be better staying with Timely
It can make sense to stay with Timely if its consultation features, mini website, tiered staff tools, loyalty tier or TimelyPay workflow are already important to the business.
Velixa pricing at a glance
For a team-inclusive alternative, Velixa currently shows £12.95 per month plus a one-off £19.95 setup fee, with all team members included.
How Timely prices it
Timely offers Build, Elevate and Innovate plans priced per bookable staff member. Because its pricing page is geo-localised, this UK guide does not convert a non-GBP figure; use Timely’s UK pricing for the latest amount. Timely says it offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required and no fixed-term obligation.
Booking, diary and client experience
Both platforms support online calendars, booking and staff management. Velixa provides a hosted booking site and widget; Timely lists 24/7 online booking, social booking and a mini website.
Velixa provides client history, notes and intake forms. Timely lists client profiles, history and notes in Build, with consultation features, photos and documents on higher tiers.
Payments and cancellation protection
Velixa can save a card at booking and charge eligible cancellation/no-show amounts under the merchant’s policy. Timely lists deposits, card capture, cards on file and cancellation fees. Timely’s UK Help Centre lists TimelyPay domestic processing at 1.85% + 30p, but rates can change and should be confirmed before choosing a provider.
Team workflows and communications
Velixa includes team members, staff diaries, rotas, time off, multi-location working and per-stylist pricing in the displayed plan. Timely’s per-bookable-staff model can be a suitable fit where its tiered features and staff-price functionality match the team.
Velixa includes email reminders and uses prepaid SMS credits for optional text reminders. Timely includes client reminders and lists targeted SMS campaigns and follow-up messaging in higher plans, so check included SMS quantities and add-on costs.
Retention and repeat visits
Velixa includes memberships, packages, gift cards and loyalty. Timely lists gift vouchers and packages in Build, with loyalty in Elevate. Timely’s own UK Help Centre says it does not currently offer native membership management and suggests package-based workarounds.
Your website, widget and booking links
Velixa includes a hosted website and widget. Timely lists a mini website and social booking, so teams should compare branded page controls, search visibility and widget needs.
Marketplace and new-client discovery
Velixa currently operates as a direct-booking platform and Timely’s pricing page is not presented as a consumer Marketplace acquisition route. Velixa plans to release a Marketplace, but no launch date has been set. Businesses that require a large consumer Marketplace today should weigh providers that explicitly offer one.
Mobile access
Velixa offers iOS and Android merchant apps. Timely has mobile access for business management.
At a glance
Velixa offers direct booking, native memberships and a team-inclusive displayed subscription. Timely offers tiered plans per bookable staff member with strong consultation and payment workflows. The best fit follows the plan tier and client experience you need.
Moving without disruption
Map your team’s plan-specific needs before switching: consultation forms, photos, SMS campaigns, loyalty, payment setup and cards on file may have different migration or consent requirements. Do not assume stored payment credentials transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Velixa an alternative to Timely?
Yes. Both provide appointment booking and management tools. Velixa displays a team-inclusive subscription, while Timely prices plans per bookable staff member.
Does Timely support memberships?
Timely’s UK Help Centre says it does not currently offer native membership management and suggests package-based workarounds. Check its latest documentation because this may change.
Does Timely offer a free trial?
Timely says it offers a 14-day free trial without requiring a credit card and with no fixed-term obligation. Confirm current terms before signup.
Sources & verification
Official provider pricing, feature and help pages used for the factual statements above. Open the relevant source pages to verify the details directly. Information was last checked 25 August 2026 and can change.
Timely is a trade mark of its respective owner. Velixa is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Timely. Information on this page is based on publicly available information and was last checked on 25 August 2026. Pricing, features and terms can change. Please visit Timely’s official website directly for current information before making a purchasing decision.