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Salon, Spa & Wellness Booking8 tools compared

Fresha alternatives: 8 salon booking apps compared

Fresha is a popular salon booking app tied to a large consumer marketplace. These are the booking tools most often compared with it, with the starting price each vendor publishes.

Salons usually look elsewhere to avoid steep marketplace commissions on new clients, for predictable flat monthly pricing, for automated specialist commission settlements, or for mobile-first management from a single chair to multiple branches.

Prices checked on October 18, 2026. d2bsuite makes Velora, so we list it first. Every other price is the starting price on the vendor's own pricing page that day, before tax and without introductory discounts. Vendors change prices often, so check their page before you buy.

Executive Switching Summary

Why teams switch from Fresha to Velora

0% Marketplace Commission on Your Clients

Keep 100% of your client revenue. Velora gives you a branded online booking page with zero new-client marketplace commissions.

Predictable Flat Plans Starting at $3.99/mo

Start with a solo Private Studio plan from $3.99/month and scale cleanly to multi-specialist salons and multi-branch networks.

Built-In Specialist Settlements & Accounting

Automatically calculate stylist splits, daily register checkouts, and branch profitability right inside the iOS, Android, and Web app.

At a glance

ToolBest forStarting priceFree planPricing
VeloraOur productSalons and beauty businesses that want booking, schedules and settlements in one appFrom $3.99 per monthbilled monthlynot includedView pricing
FreshaBeauty and wellness businesses that want booking tied to a large client marketplaceVaries by countrySee vendor pageView pricing
VagaroBeauty, wellness and fitness businesses growing from solo to several locationsFrom $30 per location / monthbilled monthlynot includedView pricing
BooksyBarbers and beauty professionals who want a flat price and a consumer booking appFrom $29.99 per monthbilled monthlynot includedView pricing
GlossGeniusSolo beauty professionals and small teams, plus medspasFrom $24 per location / monthbilled annuallynot includedView pricing
Square AppointmentsBusinesses that want booking built into Square's payments and point of saleFrom $49 per location / monthbilled monthlyincludedView pricing
SimplyBook.meService businesses of any kind that need general online bookingFrom €11.90 per monthbilled annuallyincludedView pricing
MangomintEstablished salons and spas with teams and front-desk staffFrom $120 per location / monthbilled monthlynot includedView pricing

The tools in detail

1. VeloraOur product

From $3.99 per month (billed monthly)no free plan

Best for: Salons and beauty businesses that want booking, schedules and settlements in one app

Velora is d2bsuite's salon app for iOS and Android: appointments, online booking, specialist schedules, checkout and specialist settlements in one place. The price shown is its cheapest paid plan.

2. Fresha

Varies by countryfree plan: see the vendor's page

Best for: Beauty and wellness businesses that want booking tied to a large client marketplace

Fresha's prices depend on your country and team size, so check its pricing page for where you are. It charges per bookable team member, a one-time commission on new clients who book through its marketplace, and card processing fees.

3. Vagaro

From $30 per location / month (billed monthly)no free plan

Best for: Beauty, wellness and fitness businesses growing from solo to several locations

Vagaro costs $30 a month per location, plus $10 for each bookable calendar up to seven; Vagaro was offering a lower rate for the first months when we checked. There is a 30-day free trial.

4. Booksy

From $29.99 per month (billed monthly)no free plan

Best for: Barbers and beauty professionals who want a flat price and a consumer booking app

Booksy costs $29.99 a month plus tax for one user, with extra users at $20 a month each, and a 14-day free trial. Clients found through its Boost promotion carry a one-time fee on their first visit.

5. GlossGenius

From $24 per location / month (billed annually)no free plan

Best for: Solo beauty professionals and small teams, plus medspas

GlossGenius Standard costs $24 a month per location billed annually ($28 billed monthly), with flat 2.6% card processing and a 14-day free trial. There is no free plan.

6. Square Appointments

From $49 per location / month (billed monthly)free plan available

Best for: Businesses that want booking built into Square's payments and point of sale

Square Appointments has a free plan with unlimited staff calendars. The Plus plan costs $49 a month per location and adds features such as no-show fees and waitlists; processing fees apply on every plan.

7. SimplyBook.me

From €11.90 per month (billed annually)free plan available

Best for: Service businesses of any kind that need general online booking

SimplyBook.me has a free plan for 50 bookings a month and one provider. Basic costs €11.90 a month billed annually (€13.90 monthly) for 100 bookings; SimplyBook.me adds no transaction fees of its own.

8. Mangomint

From $120 per location / month (billed monthly)no free plan

Best for: Established salons and spas with teams and front-desk staff

Mangomint costs $120 a month per location plus $10 per user, so the smallest account is about $130 a month. There are no contracts, and onboarding and data transfer are free.

Frequently asked questions: Fresha alternatives

Does Velora charge a commission on new clients who book online?

No. Unlike marketplace-driven apps that deduct a one-time commission on new client bookings, Velora provides your own branded booking website with 0% booking commission.

What is the most affordable Fresha alternative for solo stylists and growing salons?

Velora starts at $3.99 per month for solo Private Studio professionals and offers dedicated Business and multi-branch Network tiers—far below the $24–$120/month starting prices of US competitors.

Can Velora manage multiple salon locations and specialist commission splits?

Yes. Velora includes multi-branch management, individual specialist shift schedules, automated commission and payout settlements, and full financial reporting.

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