Skailand vs Timma – booking system for hair salons and beauty therapists
Both offer online booking for salons – but they are fundamentally different. Timma is a marketplace. Skailand is a booking system you own yourself.
What is the key difference?
It's not just about price – it's about who owns the customer relationship.
Suits:
- Salons that want to own the customer relationship 100%
- Established salons with a loyal customer base
- Those who want to avoid commission on all bookings
- Businesses wanting booking integrated into their own website
Suits:
- Newly opened salons without an existing customer base
- Those who want visibility on a marketplace
- Salons that accept sharing customers with competitors
Point-by-point comparison
Five factors that determine which solution works best for your salon.
- Price: From 490 NOK/mth – no commission
- Commission: None – you keep everything
- Placement: Booking on your own website
- Customer relationship: You own it fully
- Visibility: Your brand, no competitors on the page
- Price: Free + 3–5% commission, or 299–799 NOK/mth
- Commission: Yes, approx. 3–5% on bookings
- Placement: On the Timma.no marketplace
- Customer relationship: Timma owns the platform relationship
- Visibility: Customers see your competitors alongside you
Frequently asked questions
What does Timma cost?
Timma has a free plan but charges commission on bookings (approx. 3–5%). For salons with high turnover this can become expensive. Premium packages cost from 299–799 NOK/mth.
Is Timma a marketplace?
Yes. You're visible on Timma.no and available to Timma customers. Advantage: more leads. Disadvantage: customers see your competitors on the same page.
Does Skailand charge commission?
No. Skailand charges a flat monthly fee from 490 NOK/mth – no commission regardless of turnover. You keep all your revenue.
What is the biggest advantage of Timma?
The marketplace gives you visibility without any effort on your part. Good for newly opened salons that need new customers quickly.
What is the biggest advantage of Skailand?
You fully own the customer relationship. Bookings happen on your own website, under your own brand. No commission and no competitors on your page.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some salons use Timma to reach new customers and Skailand for existing ones. But most choose one solution for simplicity.
Want to see the booking system in action?
Call us or book a demo. We'll show you exactly how booking works on your website – no commitment required.
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