Fresha alternatives
Six tools salons weigh up against Fresha, with the monthly price and the fee on new clients for each. Kiri is ours, so every source is linked at the bottom of the page.
Why owners look past Fresha
- Its pricing page no longer shows a free plan: it starts at $19.95 a month, or $14.95 per team member.
- New clients from the Fresha marketplace cost 20% of their first booking, with a $6 minimum.
- Texts beyond the monthly allowance are billed per message, and the website is a paid add-on at $15.95 a month.
What Fresha does well
- Instant self-booking with deposits, no-show fees and card on file, which Kiri does not do today.
- Payments, terminals and a point-of-sale in the same system.
- Text reminders included in the plan; Kiri has none yet.
Fresha today: Booking, payments and a consumer marketplace. $19.95 a month for one calendar or $14.95 per team member, plus 20% of a new marketplace client’s first booking.
Price and fees, in one table.
| Tool | Monthly price | Fees on bookings | Contract | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiriOurs | $0 to list. Booking system: $20/mo + $10 per staff member, opt-in, when it launches | None. No commission, no new-client fee | None. Leave any time | Kiri for salons |
| Vagaro | $30/mo one calendar ($23.99 promo for 6 months); +$10 per extra calendar | No marketplace commission | Monthly, cancel anytime | Kiri vs Vagaro |
| Square Appointments | Free; Plus $49 and Premium $149 per location/mo | No commission | Monthly per location | Kiri vs Square Appointments |
| Booksy | $29.99/mo + $20 per extra staff | Boost: 30% of a new client’s first visit ($10 min, $100 cap); off by default | Monthly, no commitment | Kiri vs Booksy |
| GlossGenius | From $24/mo billed annually ($28 monthly); Gold $48, Platinum $148 | No marketplace commission | No contracts | Kiri vs GlossGenius |
| StyleSeat | $35/mo per its help center; $19/mo offer for new sign-ups | New Client Connection: 30% of a new client’s first appointment (max $50) | No contract, cancel anytime | Kiri vs StyleSeat |
| FreshaFor reference | $19.95/mo solo; $14.95 per team member/mo | 20% of a new marketplace client’s first booking (min $6); returning clients free | Monthly, cancel anytime | Kiri vs Fresha |
The six alternatives.
- 01
KiriOurs
A free salon listing: a page built from your work, booking requests you accept or decline, and no commission. It does not take payments; a booking system is planned as an opt-in add-on at $20 a month plus $10 per staff member.
Fits best
Solo stylists, small teams and salons of any size that want new clients to find them by the work they do, a page built to rank for their name and area, and booking requests without paying a platform for the privilege.
Kiri for salons → - 02
Vagaro
An all-in-one salon suite. $30 a month for one calendar and $10 for each extra calendar up to seven, with paid add-ons. No marketplace commission.
Fits best
When you want one paid suite for everything, from payroll to memberships, and are happy to pay for the add-ons you use.
Kiri vs Vagaro → - 03
Square Appointments
A scheduler tied to Square’s point-of-sale. Free for one location with unlimited staff; Plus $49 and Premium $149 a location a month. No marketplace.
Fits best
When you already take payments on Square and want a free scheduler in the same system, and you do not expect the software to bring clients.
Kiri vs Square Appointments → - 04
Booksy
Booking with a large consumer app. $29.99 a month plus $20 per extra staff member; its optional Boost program takes 30% of a new client’s first visit.
Fits best
When the Booksy app already sends you real booking volume, and you are willing to pay 30% of a first visit for it and to police attribution.
Kiri vs Booksy → - 05
GlossGenius
A booking, payments and marketing app with no marketplace. From $24 a month billed annually ($28 monthly), up to $148 on its top plan.
Fits best
When you want booking, payments and marketing in one polished app, and you already have your own ways of bringing clients in.
Kiri vs GlossGenius → - 06
StyleSeat
A booking app and consumer marketplace. $35 a month per its help center, plus 30% of a new client’s first appointment, up to $50, through New Client Connection.
Fits best
When the StyleSeat marketplace already fills your calendar, and you are willing to pay 30% of a first appointment, up to $50, for each new client it connects.
Kiri vs StyleSeat →
You may not need to switch.
Kiri is not a point-of-sale and does not try to be one. Keep Fresha for the calendar, deposits and card payments. Put your Kiri page in your Instagram bio and let it bring new clients who found your work. Accept a Kiri request, then add it to Fresha like a phone booking.
Kiri fits best
Solo stylists, small teams and salons of any size that want new clients to find them by the work they do, a page built to rank for their name and area, and booking requests without paying a platform for the privilege.
Kiri vs Fresha, in full →Asked before switching.
- Is there a free alternative to Fresha?
- Two tools on this page cost nothing to start. Kiri is a free listing: a salon page, booking requests and no commission. It does not take payments. Square Appointments has a free plan for one location with unlimited staff that covers the calendar and payments, but it has no marketplace to bring new clients.
- Which Fresha alternatives charge no commission on new clients?
- Kiri, Vagaro, Square Appointments and GlossGenius charge no commission on new clients. Booksy takes 30% of a new client’s first visit through its optional Boost program, from a $10 minimum to a $100 cap. StyleSeat takes 30% of a new client’s first appointment through New Client Connection, to a maximum of $50. For comparison, Fresha takes 20% of a new marketplace client’s first booking, with a $6 minimum.
- Do I have to leave Fresha to use Kiri?
- No. Kiri is not a point-of-sale and does not try to be one. Keep Fresha for the calendar, deposits and card payments. Put your Kiri page in your Instagram bio and let it bring new clients who found your work. Accept a Kiri request, then add it to Fresha like a phone booking.
Sources
- Fresha pricing page
- Vagaro pricing page
- Square Appointments pricing page
- Booksy pricing page
- GlossGenius pricing page
- StyleSeat help center: How much does StyleSeat cost?
Prices and terms belong to each company and change. We quote their public pages as of November 12, 2026; check the current page before deciding. Kiri is not affiliated with any of them.
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