The Lower-Fee ClassBento Alternative
ClassBento's marketplace can take up to 20% of every booking. With Baluu you get your own branded booking site, keep your customers, and pay a far lower fee — starting free.
No 20% Marketplace Cut
Keep far more of every booking
Your Own Storefront
Your brand, your customers
Gift Cards & Courses
Sell vouchers and multi-session courses
Why Businesses Switch to Baluu
See the key advantages that make Baluu a lower-fee alternative to ClassBento
Keep Your Margin
Avoid ClassBento's marketplace commission of up to 20%. Baluu charges a low booking fee, so more of each sale is yours.
Own Your Customers
Sell from your own branded site and keep the customer relationship — not the marketplace's.
Gift Cards, Courses & Memberships
Sell gift vouchers, multi-session courses and memberships — ideal for craft, art and cooking classes.
Start Free
Begin on a free-forever plan and pay only as you grow.
Feature Comparison
See how Baluu compares to ClassBento across key features and capabilities
| Feature | B Baluu | ClassBento |
|---|---|---|
Your own branded storefront Sell under your brand, not a marketplace's | marketplace | |
Keep the customer relationship Own your customer data and repeat bookings | ||
Low booking fee Keep more of each sale | up to 20% | |
Free plan to start Start without a monthly fee | listing only | |
Sell gift cards / vouchers Gift vouchers (ClassBento is strong here too) | ||
Courses & multi-session classes Run class series, not just one-offs | limited | |
Memberships & subscriptions Recurring revenue from members | ||
Built-in marketplace traffic ClassBento lists you on its marketplace; Baluu drives bookings through your own channels |
Pricing Comparison
Compare Baluu's transparent pricing with ClassBento
Pricing is indicative, based on publicly listed plans as of May 2026. Check each provider for current pricing.
- Sell under your own brand
- Keep your customers
- Low booking fee
- Marketplace takes up to 20%
- Their customers and branding
- High cost per sale
- Free-forever plan
- Branded site, courses and gift cards
- Paid plans from £59/mo
- Higher per-booking fee
- An add-on to the marketplace
- Less control of branding
Work Out Your Savings
On a £40 class, ClassBento's marketplace fee of up to 20% is around £8 per booking. Baluu's low booking fee on your own site keeps far more of that in your pocket.
Start Free TodayWhat Our Customers Say
Hear from businesses that made the switch to Baluu
"On ClassBento we were losing a fifth of every booking. With our own Baluu site we keep our customers and our margin."
"Selling gift vouchers and course series from our own branded site transformed how we sell experiences."
"Customers now book directly with us instead of through a marketplace — repeat bookings have grown."
Easy Migration in 4 Steps
Switching from ClassBento to Baluu is simple and straightforward. We'll help you every step of the way.
Export Your Data
Download your customer and booking data from ClassBento
Set Up Baluu
Create your Baluu account and configure your services
Import & Customise
Import your data and customise your booking pages
Go Live
Launch your new booking system and notify customers
Need Help with Migration?
Our migration specialists will help you transfer your data and set up your new booking system at no extra cost.
Get Free Migration HelpFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from ClassBento to Baluu
How long does it take to switch from ClassBento?
Most businesses complete the switch in under 2 hours. Our migration team can help you transfer your data and set up your new system quickly.
Will I lose my customer data?
No — you can export your customer and booking data from ClassBento and import it into Baluu. We provide step-by-step guidance for the process.
Can I try Baluu before cancelling ClassBento?
Start with our free plan to test all the features. You can run both systems in parallel until you're confident in the switch.
What if I need help during the transition?
Our customer success team provides free migration support — we'll help you set up your account, import data, and train your team.
Are there any cancellation fees with Baluu?
No. There are no cancellation fees or long-term contracts — upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time.
How does Baluu's pricing compare long-term?
Baluu's transparent fee structure means no surprises as you grow, with paid plans that lower your booking fee the more you scale.
More Questions
Why use Baluu instead of ClassBento?▼
Does Baluu take a marketplace commission like ClassBento?▼
Will I lose marketplace exposure by leaving ClassBento?▼
Can Baluu handle craft and cooking classes?▼
Ready to Make the Switch?
Join the businesses that have already switched to Baluu. Start free today and experience the difference.
✓ Free migration support ✓ No setup fees ✓ Cancel anytime