A Free Fresha Alternative with No Commission
Fresha charges per team member, takes a commission on new clients from its marketplace, and charges for texts beyond a monthly allowance. Bookin' Cloud is free to start with every feature and never takes a commission.
Bookin' Cloud
- Free: $0, 30 appointments/month
- Growth: $29/month, 300 appointments/month
- Business: $79/month, 900 appointments/month
- Every feature on every plan, including Free
- Unlimited staff and locations at no extra cost
- SMS and email confirmations and reminders
- Add-ons and size-based pricing (e.g. SUV vs. sedan)
- Mobile / at-home bookings with the customer's address
- Custom booking questions
- No commission on any booking
Fresha
- Independent: $19.95/month (one team member)
- Team: $14.95/month per bookable team member
- 7-day free trial; no permanent free plan
- Marketplace: 20% of a new client's first booking (minimum $6)
- Automated texts: 100 free/month, then $0.02 each.
- Online card payments: 2.79% + $0.20.
From Fresha's published pricing, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm on their site.
When Fresha is the better choice
Fresha is the better choice if you want its marketplace to bring you new clients, or you want card payments and in-person terminals from the same provider.
Bookin' Cloud is honest about what it doesn't do yet:
- No online payments, deposits, or no-show fees yet
- No marketplace that sends you new customers
- No point-of-sale or invoicing
When Bookin' Cloud is the better choice
If what you need is for customers to book themselves online, get reminders, and show up, without paying per staff member, per location, or a commission on new clients, Bookin' Cloud covers that on the Free plan. Paid plans only raise how many appointments you can take each month.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bookin' Cloud really free compared to Fresha?
Yes. The Free plan includes every feature for up to 30 appointments a month. Paid plans only raise the monthly appointment limit.
Can I move from Fresha to Bookin' Cloud?
Yes. Add your services, staff, and hours (or use the one-click starter services), then share your new booking link. Most businesses are set up in a few minutes.
When should I stay with Fresha?
Fresha is the better choice if you want its marketplace to bring you new clients, or you want card payments and in-person terminals from the same provider.
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