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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Setmore	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +2	4 of 4	59.6

1. SetmoreTop pick
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)

The best Fresha alternative for…

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

Best Fresha alternative for most people

Booksy

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

Best Fresha alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Square Appointments

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

Best Fresha alternative for Mac

Setmore

Free booking for small teams without marketplace commissions.

Best Fresha alternative for Windows

Setmore

Free booking for small teams without marketplace commissions.

Best Fresha alternative for iPhone and Android

Mindbody

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

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.