A free plan to start, one flat price for unlimited staff, your own booking page and a platform that keeps your clients yours — here's SalonSync and Fresha, side by side.
Start free trialFresha is a strong platform, but it has no free plan and its Team plan is billed per team member. For a growing salon, that means a software bill that rises with every new hire.
SalonSync takes a different approach: you start on a free plan, and on Professional your price doesn't change as your team grows. Below is an honest, no-spin comparison so you can decide for yourself.
| SalonSync | Fresha (as of 29 Sep 2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking commission | 0% — we never take a cut of your bookings | No per-booking fees |
| Pricing model | Free plan + flat monthly plans; unlimited staff at one price on Professional | No free plan (7-day trial); Team plan billed per team member per month; some add-ons are paid |
| Who owns the client? | Your own booking page; clients stay yours | Marketplace may list you next to competitors |
| Data ownership | Export your data anytime — it's yours | Check their export terms |
| Your own booking page | Branded page and link, no competitors alongside | Directory-style listing |
| Setup | Live in an afternoon — services, hours, booking page | Usually quick to set up |
Fresha details from fresha.com/pricing, checked 29 September 2026. Comparison is for general guidance only. Competitor pricing and features vary by region, plan and over time — check their site for current details. Brand names belong to their owners.
On Professional, staff is unlimited at one flat price. Hiring another stylist doesn't grow your software bill.
A branded page that's yours. Clients book directly with you — not next to competitors in someone else's directory.
Export your clients and history anytime. The freedom to leave is what keeps any provider honest — including us.
Yes. We don't take a cut of your bookings — 0% booking commission. You pay only a flat, transparent plan fee, and there's a free tier to start.
As long as you can export your client list and appointment history, moving is generally straightforward. We'll help you switch to SalonSync — and your data is always yours.
According to Fresha's pricing page (checked 29 September 2026), there is no free plan: Independent is a monthly fee for one team member and Team is billed per team member per month, with a 7-day trial. Fresha says it doesn't charge per-appointment booking fees; some add-ons are paid. Prices vary by region — check Fresha's site for current details.
No. Fresha is a solid product for many businesses. Our goal is to help you honestly weigh which pricing model suits your salon. Numbers and features change; check Fresha's site for the latest.