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Fresha alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Fresha: no longer free: subscription plus per-member fees, and commission on new marketplace clients. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fresha, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Booksy currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Square Appointments logoSquare AppointmentsFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 462.6
2Setmore logoSetmoreFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +24 of 459.6
3SimplyBook.me logoSimplyBook.meFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
  1. Square Appointments logo

    1. Square AppointmentsTop pick

    Best for: Salons and appointment-based shops that also take in-person payments with Square

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fresha

    Free plan with no marketplace commission if you take payments through Square.

    Pros

    • No monthly fee on the Free plan
    • Booking, payments and POS in one system
    • No-show fees and deposits on paid plans

    Cons

    • Revenue comes from processing fees, so you're tied to Square payments
    • Many staff and resource features need a paid plan per location
    • Less suited to meeting-style scheduling
    Visit Square Appointments Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Square Appointments a good Fresha alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no monthly subscription
    Checked Oct 25, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plans
    $49 or $149 per location/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days on paid plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    In-person card rate
    From 2.4% + 15¢
    Checked Oct 25, 2026squareup.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Setmore logo

    2. Setmore

    Best for: Small service businesses that want free online booking for a few staff

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fresha

    Free booking for small teams without marketplace commissions.

    Pros

    • Free plan covers up to four users with unlimited appointments
    • Low per-user price on Pro
    • Phone, chat and email support on all plans

    Cons

    • Text reminders and two-way calendar sync require Pro
    • Free plan carries Setmore branding
    • Reporting is basic for multi-location businesses
    Visit Setmore Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Setmore a good Fresha alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 4 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $5 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Live receptionist add-on
    $99/month, US only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026setmore.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. SimplyBook.me logo

    3. SimplyBook.me

    Best for: Service businesses that want booking plus add-ons like memberships, POS and classes

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fresha

    Flexible modules and a free tier for businesses outside beauty.

    Pros

    • Large library of optional feature modules
    • Choice of data location
    • HIPAA and SSO available on higher tiers

    Cons

    • Free plan has a low monthly booking cap
    • Module system makes plan choice confusing
    • Admin interface has a steep learning curve
    Visit SimplyBook.me Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SimplyBook.me a good Fresha alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, forever free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026simplybook.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026simplybook.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Selectable (UK, US, AU and more)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026simplybook.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Admin app
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026simplybook.me(opens source in a new tab)

The best Fresha alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Booksy logo

Best Fresha alternative for most people

Booksy

Flat monthly price and its own consumer app, popular with barbers.

Square Appointments logo

Best Fresha alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Square Appointments

Free plan with no marketplace commission if you take payments through Square.

Setmore logo

Best Fresha alternative for Mac

Setmore

Free booking for small teams without marketplace commissions.

Setmore logo

Best Fresha alternative for Windows

Setmore

Free booking for small teams without marketplace commissions.

Mindbody logo

Best Fresha alternative for iPhone and Android

Mindbody

Better suited to fitness studios and class-based wellness businesses.

SimplyBook.me logo

Best Fresha alternative for working in the browser

SimplyBook.me

Flexible modules and a free tier for businesses outside beauty.

Fresha alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fresha?

Booksy ranks first right now. Flat monthly price and its own consumer app, popular with barbers. Square Appointments and Setmore follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Fresha?

Yes. Square Appointments (free plan + paid), Setmore (free plan + paid) and SimplyBook.me (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Fresha?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Fresha?

The complaints we hear most: no longer free: subscription plus per-member fees; commission on new marketplace clients; built for beauty and wellness, less so for other industries.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Fresha, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.