Fresha vs Bookluxe: keep 100% of the clients you earn
Fresha is marketed as free, but it can charge commission on new clients who find you through its marketplace, plus payment-processing and marketing fees. Bookluxe uses simple flat pricing and never takes a cut of your bookings — the clients you bring in stay yours.
- No commission on the new clients you attract
- Predictable flat pricing, starting free
- Your client list stays your client list
Fresha vs Bookluxe at a glance
| Feature | Bookluxe | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly software fee to start | $0 | $0 |
| Commission on new clients you attract | Never | Yes, per new client |
| You keep 100% of your booking revenue | Yes | No |
| Predictable, flat monthly cost | Yes | Varies with fees & marketplace |
| Automated SMS & WhatsApp reminders | Included | Messaging billed separately |
| No-show & deposit protection | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language client booking (5 languages) | Yes | No |
| Typical setup time | Minutes | Minutes |
Pricing
Simple, flat pricing that scales with you
Fresha has no monthly software fee, but it monetizes through commission on new clients booked via its marketplace, payment-processing fees, and paid marketing blasts. Those variable costs make your true monthly spend hard to predict. Bookluxe charges one flat price and never commissions your clients.
Why salons switch to Bookluxe
Your clients are yours
Bookluxe never charges a commission on the clients you bring in. Grow your book without handing a percentage of every new face to a marketplace.
Costs you can actually predict
One flat plan instead of a moving mix of commissions and per-message fees. You always know what next month costs.
The same tools you rely on
Self-service booking, automated SMS and WhatsApp reminders, deposits and no-show protection — all included, so switching never means giving up features.
Moving from Fresha takes minutes
Recreate your services and team, share your new Bookluxe booking link, and invite your existing clients. Because Bookluxe never commissions your bookings, every client you move over is pure upside.
Fresha vs Bookluxe: common questions
Is Fresha really free?+
Fresha has no monthly software fee, but it can charge commission on new clients booked through its marketplace, plus payment-processing and paid marketing fees. Those variable costs mean “free” often is not. Bookluxe uses flat pricing with a genuinely free Solo plan and never commissions your clients.
Does Bookluxe charge commission on my bookings?+
No. Bookluxe never takes a percentage of your bookings or the new clients you attract. You keep 100% of your booking revenue on every plan.
What does Bookluxe cost compared to Fresha?+
Bookluxe is flat and predictable: a free Solo plan, Studio at $29/month, and Spa at $59/month. Unlike Fresha, there are no per-new-client commissions layered on top.
Can I switch from Fresha without losing my clients?+
Yes. Set up Bookluxe in minutes, share your new booking link, and invite your existing clients. Your client relationships stay entirely yours.
Ready to leave Fresha behind?
Start your free trial today — no card required — and see how much simpler booking can be.
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