Fresha alternative

The free alternative to Fresha

Fresha no longer has a free plan. ZenBookr is free during the beta: zero booking commissions and no per-staff fees.

Updated: September 2026 · Fresha prices are indicative, from public industry sources: always check the official website.

At a glance

According to 2026 industry sources, Fresha has removed its free plan: the change started in 2025 and was completed in July 2026.
Indicative Fresha plans: $19.95/month for a solo professional, $14.95/month per team member, plus 20% ($6 minimum) on the first visit of new clients coming from the Fresha marketplace.
ZenBookr is free during the beta, with unlimited staff and zero booking commissions.

Comparison

ZenBookr vs Fresha

Indicative Fresha prices as of September 2026, in US dollars: they may vary by country and over time.

Feature	ZenBookr	Fresha
Free plan	Yes, during the beta	No (removed, since July 2026)
Cost for a solo professional	Free during the beta	about $19.95 per month
Cost per team member	None, unlimited staff	about $14.95 per month per member
Commission on new marketplace clients	0%	20% on the first visit ($6 min)
Online booking 24/7	Yes	Yes
Automatic reminders	Email and push notifications	Yes
Client app	Browser PWA, no download	iOS and Android apps

* Commission on new marketplace clients: ZenBookr charges no booking commissions. Card payments still carry the standard payment provider fees (Stripe).

Example: a salon with 3 staff members

Indicative calculation using public industry prices as of September 2026, excluding card payment fees.

Fresha, Team plan

$44.85/month

3 × $14.95 = about $538 a year, plus 20% ($6 min) on the first visit of every new client from the marketplace.

ZenBookr

€0

Free during the beta, with unlimited staff and zero booking commissions.

What you get with ZenBookr, free during the beta

Online booking
Clients book 24/7 from your public page.
Automatic reminders
Email and push notifications before every appointment.
One-tap WhatsApp
Message your client on WhatsApp without copying numbers.
No download
ZenBookr is a PWA: it runs in the browser and can be added to the Home screen.
Unlimited staff
Add your whole team with no per-staff fees.
Zero commissions
No percentage on bookings, new clients included.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fresha still free?

No. According to 2026 public industry sources, Fresha has removed its free plan: the change started in 2025 and was completed in July 2026. Indicative plans start at $19.95/month for a solo professional and $14.95/month per team member (prices as of September 2026: check the official website).

How much does ZenBookr cost?

During the beta ZenBookr is free: no subscription, no card required, zero booking commissions and no per-staff fees. Any future paid plans will be announced in advance.

Does ZenBookr charge a commission on new clients like Fresha?

No. ZenBookr charges no booking commissions, neither on new nor on returning clients. Fresha charges 20% ($6 minimum) on the first visit of new clients coming from its marketplace. Card payments still carry the standard Stripe fees.

How many staff members can I add to ZenBookr?

Unlimited staff, with no extra per-staff fees during the beta.

Do my clients need to download an app?

No. ZenBookr is a PWA: clients book from the browser and, if they want, add it to their Home screen without going through the app stores.

How do I remind clients of their appointments?

ZenBookr sends automatic reminders by email and push notification. You can also open a WhatsApp chat with the client in one tap.

Try ZenBookr free during the beta

No card, no commissions, unlimited staff.

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Fresha is a trademark of its respective owners; ZenBookr is not affiliated with Fresha. Information about Fresha comes from public industry sources consulted in September 2026 and is indicative: terms and prices may change, always check the official website before choosing.