Booksy vs. Fresha:

This comparison highlights the key differences in pricing, payout flexibility, and hidden costs to help you choose the best partner for your salon.

Comparison as of 11/06/2026

Feature / Metric

Booksy

Fresha

Starting Price

£40 + VAT / month

£14.95 + VAT / month

New Client Fee

£0 Standard Plan (Optional Boost available at 30%)

20% + VAT on 1st booking (Mandatory; Min £6.00 fee)

Additional Staff

+£5.00 + VAT per member / month

+£9.95 + VAT per member / month

Payout Speed

Within 24 Hours

Daily (only if over £50 balance)

Bank Accounts

1 Account

Multiple Accounts

SMS Reminders

Free & Unlimited (Transactional)

100 free per user / mo, then usage-based

Marketing Tools

Free Email & Push + 500 Free SMS / mo (then 5p/6p)

50 free marketing emails/mo then ~8p per text / 2p per email

Business Reports

Included (Full suite, no surcharge)

Basic included / Advanced Insights: +£9.95/user/mo

Cancellation Fees

1.29% + 20p + VAT per transaction

Between 2.19% and 2.79% + 20p depending on checkout