Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Fresha alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Fresha alternative for most people is Square Appointments (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps. It's also the best free one.
Fresha compared with 7 alternatives: Booksy, Vagaro, GlossGenius, Mangomint, Boulevard and 2 more.
Fresha is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.95 per month for one bookable team member (Independent). 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreshaThis tool | Free trial · from $19.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Booksy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| GlossGenius | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mangomint | Free trial · from $120/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Boulevard | From $143/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shore | Free trial · from $49.90/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Square Appointments | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Fresha starts at $19.95 a month for each person and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Fresha
Booksy
Booking app and marketplace for barbers, salons and beauty pros
- Booksy starts at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member.
- Booksy also covers forms and sMS marketing.
- Booksy does not cover shift scheduling, inventory and review collection, which Fresha does.
Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro also covers forms, payroll and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover shift scheduling and review collection, which Fresha does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
GlossGenius
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- GlossGenius starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($28 billed monthly).
- GlossGenius also covers forms, payroll, clinical notes and sMS marketing.
- GlossGenius does not cover shift scheduling and inventory, which Fresha does.
Suits: Solo stylists and small salons that want booking and payments in one app
Mangomint
Salon, spa and medspa software priced per location and user
- Mangomint starts at $120 per location / month, plus $10 per user.
- Mangomint also covers marketing automation, forms, payroll, business phone line and business texting.
- Mangomint does not cover email campaigns, shift scheduling and review collection, which Fresha does.
Suits: Salons and spas with several providers and a front desk
Boulevard
Booking, checkout and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- Boulevard starts at $143 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($159 billed monthly).
- Boulevard also covers marketing automation, forms and business texting.
- Boulevard does not cover shift scheduling, inventory and review collection, which Fresha does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbershops with several providers or locations
Shore
German-made booking and marketing software for salons and studios
- Shore starts at $49.90 per month, billed annually ($59.90 billed monthly).
- Shore lists no Android app, which Fresha has.
- Shore also covers marketing automation and whatsApp messaging.
- Shore does not cover shift scheduling and inventory, which Fresha does.
Suits: Hair and beauty salons that want online booking without a marketplace
Square Appointments
Booking, point of sale and payments for appointment businesses
- Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
- Square Appointments has a free plan, which Fresha lacks.
- Square Appointments also covers booking links, invoicing and reports.
- Square Appointments does not cover email campaigns, shift scheduling, inventory, appointment booking and review collection, which Fresha does.
Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system
Limits worth knowing in Fresha
- Each new client who finds you through the Fresha marketplace costs a one-time 20% commission, with a minimum of $6.
- Card fees: 2.79% + $0.20 online, 2.29% + $0.20 in person, 3.30% + $0.20 keyed in, and 5.99% + $0.30 with Klarna. Terminals start at $139.
- Texts beyond the free allowance cost $0.02 each, marketing texts $0.08 each, and WhatsApp messages $0.04 to $0.11.
- Loyalty ($59.95), Google review prompts ($14.95) and richer reports ($9.95 a member) are monthly add-ons, mostly per location.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Fresha?
The alternatives to Fresha in this directory are Booksy, Vagaro, GlossGenius, Mangomint, Boulevard, Shore and Square Appointments. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fresha.
Is there a free alternative to Fresha?
Yes. Square Appointments has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.