Fresha Pricing Guide 2026
Is Fresha really free? Understanding subscriptions and usage fees
Fresha's listed plans and prices appear below with their billing terms. Monthly, annual, lifetime and custom-priced offers are different commitments. Check billing periods, seat counts, usage charges and optional add-ons. Compare with SchedulingKit pricing.
Fresha Pricing Plans
Here's what Fresha charges for their scheduling software in 2026.
Independent
US per month for one bookable member
- Unlimited appointments
- One bookable member; Team charged per member
- Client management
- Online booking
- Calendar management
- Reports and analytics
Transaction Fees
per transaction (plus optional fees)
- Card processing fee
- Optional payment-based no-show protection; applicable processing fees
- Marketplace new client fee: 20%, minimum $6 in the US
Optional Add-Ons
- SMS/Email marketing (pay-per-use)
- US marketing texts $0.08 each; notification texts $0.02 after allowance
- Integrated deposits use method-specific payment processing fees
- Independent premium support $14.95/month; included with Team
Prices as of 2026-10-01. Visit Fresha for current pricing.
Hidden Costs to Know
Before signing up for Fresha, be aware of these additional costs:
- US in-person 2.29% + $0.20; online 2.79% + $0.20; manual entry 3.30% + $0.20; Tap to Pay adds $0.10 per authorization
- 20% first-visit marketplace fee, minimum $6 per new client in the US
- US marketing texts cost $0.08 each; notification texts cost $0.02 after allowance
- No-show protection uses integrated payments and applicable processing fees
- Integrated payments are optional and have method-specific fees
- Total costs depend on subscriptions, payment method, transaction volume and optional usage
Fresha vs SchedulingKit
See how SchedulingKit compares on features and pricing.
| Feature | Fresha | SchedulingKit |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fee | US $19.95 Independent or $14.95/bookable member Team | $0 (Free plan) |
| Transaction Fees | US in-person 2.29% + $0.20 (other payment methods differ) | Use your own processor; applicable processor fees remain |
| Client Marketplace | Millions of active users browsing | No marketplace |
| New Client Fees | 20% first visit from marketplace, minimum $6 (US) | No marketplace acquisition commission; processor fees remain |
| Payment Flexibility | Integrated Fresha Payments optional; external payments can be taken separately | Stripe, PayPal, etc. |
| Industry Focus | Beauty, wellness and related service businesses | Any industry |
Our Verdict
Fresha charges a monthly subscription plus optional payment, marketplace and messaging fees. US in-person processing is 2.29% + $0.20; new marketplace clients attract a 20% first-visit commission with a $6 minimum. Compare total costs at your expected volume. SchedulingKit payment collection requires Standard or higher, and processor fees apply. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your team size, budget, and which integrations you rely on daily. Testing each platform with a free trial before committing to an annual contract is the most reliable way to evaluate fit.
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