Vendor review
Fresha Review (2026): Pricing, Features, Pros & Cons
Pricing model: Marketplace + commission on new clients. Starting at $14.95 / mo.
Best for
Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas
Pricing snapshot
$14.95 / mo
Model: Marketplace + commission on new clients
At-a-glance highlights
- Marketplace discovery and booking page
- Upfront payments, no-show/cancellation fees
- Multi-merchant routing (route payments to independents)
Vendor overview
Fresha is used by Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas and follows a Marketplace + commission on new clients pricing model.
Starting price: $14.95 / mo.
Strengths
- Marketplace discovery and booking page
- Upfront payments, no-show/cancellation fees
- Multi-merchant routing (route payments to independents)
What to verify
- 3 features appear tiered or add-on based.
- 8 capabilities are not fully verified and should be confirmed in a demo.
- Fresha positions a 'no fee ever' model for returning clients from marketplace; fees apply to marketplace-acquired new clients and payment processing.
Last verified: 2026-01-13
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Pros
- Marketplace discovery and booking page
- Upfront payments, no-show/cancellation fees
- Multi-merchant routing (route payments to independents)
Tradeoffs
- 3 features appear tiered or add-on based.
- 8 capabilities are not fully verified yet.
- Fresha positions a 'no fee ever' model for returning clients from marketplace; fees apply to marketplace-acquired new clients and payment processing.
Best fit
- Teams that match Solo professionals, Small teams (2–10 providers), Multi-location salons/spas.
- Value marketplace discovery even with commission fees.
Capability matrix
How Fresha stacks up across core booking features.
Online booking / booking widget
Yes
POS / checkout
Partial
Integrated payments
Yes
Client marketplace / discovery
Yes
Email/SMS marketing
Partial
Memberships / packages
Unknown
Gift cards
Unknown
Inventory / retail
Unknown
Staff management
Unknown
Multi-location
Partial
Reporting & analytics
Unknown
Forms / waivers / charting
Unknown
API / integrations
Unknown
Deposits / no-show protection
Yes
Mobile apps
Unknown
Next steps
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