⚖️ Transparent comparison
ZenBookr vs Treatwell vs Fresha vs Booksy
Honest comparison of the 4 main booking platforms for wellness professionals. Real prices, commissions, features — all verifiable on official sites.
Updated: May 2026 · Competitor terms may vary — verify on their official sites.
📌 TL;DR — Which to choose?
- ZenBookr if you want: zero commissions, EU data, integrated marketplace, PWA client app without app store, transparent pricing.
- Treatwell if: you have established brand and want UK/IT marketplace visibility (at the cost of fee + marketplace commission).
- Fresha if: per-team-member subscription is OK and you accept 20% on new marketplace clients.
- Booksy if: you need polished native app (iOS/Android download from store) and acquired Booksy clientele.
Costs and commissions
Prices and commissions compared
Prices from official sites as of May 2026. ZenBookr has no enterprise plans or hidden upsells.
💰 Pricing & commissions
| Feature | ZenBookr | Treatwell | Fresha | Booksy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Software cost / month Since 2025 Fresha is no longer free: per-team-member subscription. Booksy adds ~$20/month per extra staff (cap ~$309.99). Treatwell varies by plan and country, typical 12-month minimum contract. | €3.99 (promo) / €5.99, unlimited team | from ~€35+ (variable) | from $14.95/month per team member | $29.99 base + $20/month per extra staff |
Free trial | 30 days, no card | Custom demo | 7 days | 14 days |
Marketplace booking commissions Treatwell and Fresha retain commission on marketplace-acquired clients. Repeat clients: Treatwell 0% commission, only Treatwell Pay processing fee. | 0% | 25% on new clients (up to 35% in some plans/countries) | 20% on new clients (min $6 per booking) | 0% (on direct bookings) |
Card transaction fee ZenBookr uses Stripe Connect: you pay Stripe fees directly to your account, no markup. | Stripe direct (~1.5% EU + 0.25€) | ~2-3% (Treatwell Pay, variable) | 2.19% + $0.20 (Fresha Pay) | 2.49-2.69% + $0.10-$0.30 |
Features
What each one does
⚙️ Main features
| Feature | ZenBookr | Treatwell | Fresha | Booksy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Multi-stylist calendar | ||||
Client card with history | ||||
Home services | Limited | |||
Integrated client marketplace | ||||
PWA client app (no app store) ZenBookr is a PWA installable directly from browser — others require app store download. | ||||
Smart pricing (variable by slot) | Limited | Limited | ||
No-show fee (pre-authorization) | ||||
Integrated POS (physical cash) | ||||
Multi-location The ZenBookr Starter plan includes 1 location. Multi-location support is on the roadmap. Treatwell, Fresha and Booksy already support multiple locations on higher plans. | Roadmap | |||
Unlimited team / staff | Yes (Starter) | Variable by plan | Per-member pricing | $20/month each extra |
Native IT/EN/DE multi-language | Some languages |
Compliance & GDPR
GDPR, DSA, where data lives
🛡️ Compliance & data residency
| Feature | ZenBookr | Treatwell | Fresha | Booksy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Servers hosted in EU | Partial (UK) | EU residency opt-in | ||
GDPR Art. 28 DPA available | ||||
GDPR-compliant cookie consent | ||||
DSA compliance (EU 2022/2065) | Partial | |||
PSD2/SCA compliance (3DS) | ||||
Made in | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇺🇸 USA / 🇵🇱 Poland |
FAQ about comparison
What is the main difference between ZenBookr and Treatwell?+
Treatwell is primarily a marketplace (showcase where clients discover salons) funded by commissions on marketplace bookings + a software fee. ZenBookr is a complete management software with integrated zero-commission marketplace: clients booking from ZenBookr marketplace never generate commission for the pro.
Does ZenBookr have booking commissions like Fresha?+
No. Since 2025 Fresha is no longer free: it applies a per-team-member subscription (~$14.95/month per Team member, $19.95/month for solo Individual plan) plus 20% commission on new clients from Fresha marketplace ($6 minimum per booking), plus ~2.19% + $0.20 per card transaction. ZenBookr has zero commissions of any kind: only the Starter subscription (€3.99/month promo) and you keep 100% of client revenue.
Can I migrate data from Treatwell/Fresha/Booksy to ZenBookr?+
Yes. ZenBookr includes CSV/Excel import tools for client database, appointment history, services. During 30-day free trial we help with migration via live support, free, no commitment.
Is Booksy cheaper than ZenBookr?+
No. Booksy starts at $29.99/month for first user + $20/month for each additional team member (cap ~$309.99/month). With 2 stylists you are already at ~$49.99/month (~€46). ZenBookr Starter is €3.99/month (first 6 months) or €5.99/month, with unlimited team included.
What are Treatwell commissions?+
Treatwell has a mixed model: monthly software fee (variable by plan, starting ~€35/month) + 25% commission on new clients acquired via Treatwell marketplace (can reach 35% in some plans/countries). Repeat clients = 0% commission, but 2-3% Treatwell Pay processing fee remains. Typical 12-month minimum contract.
Is data in EU for GDPR?+
ZenBookr hosts all data exclusively on Firebase europe-west1 region (Belgium, St. Ghislain). Treatwell (UK-based) and Booksy (US-based) require Standard Contractual Clauses + additional DPA for non-EU transfers. Fresha is UK-based but supports EU data residency.
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