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Instant booking via website, Google, and more. Stop losing clients to the 11pm booking window.
Comparison Overview
Fresha: Marketplace salon software where clients can discover competing providers.
Charges a 20% marketplace fee on eligible new client bookings through Fresha marketplace.
The fine print, compared
| Feature | Askie | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base fee | $29/mo flat (all staff) | $29.95/moCanada: CA$29.95/month for a one-person business (Independent) or CA$19.95/month per bookable team member (Team), 7-day trial. UK: £20.00 Independent, £10.00/staff Teams. |
| Commission on new bookings | 0% | 20%20% one-time commission on brand-new clients who discover the business via the Fresha marketplace; minimum fee of CA$6 per client in Canada. No fee on returning-client bookings. |
| Est. monthly cost at $5k revenue | ~$29 | $460 |
| Your customer data | You own it 100% | Client list export supported; completeness of service and booking history exports may be limited. Run a test export and verify before switching. |
| Google Reviews integration | Included free | Paid add-on — extra monthly fee required. |
| Marketplace dependency | None ✓ | Yes — clients visible to competitors |
| Payment processing | BYOD — you control the rate | Canada: 2.79% + CA$0.20 online; 2.29% + CA$0.20 in person (+CA$0.15 per Tap to Pay authorization). UK: 1.29% + 20p. US: 2.29% - 2.79% + $0.20. |
| Cancel anytime | Monthly subscription; no long-term contract. |
Pricing verified 2026-08-31 from official Fresha pricing
What Fresha really costs your salon
Let's run the numbers on their pricing model.
At $5,000/mo Revenue
$460/mo
Model: CA$59.85 subscription (3-person team) + CA$300 marketplace commission (20% of the CA$1,500 in revenue assumed to come from brand-new marketplace clients) + CA$100 modeled add-on and processing costs.
At $10,000/mo Revenue
$800/mo
Model: CA$99.75 subscription (5-person team) + CA$600 marketplace commission (20% of the CA$3,000 in revenue assumed to come from brand-new marketplace clients) + CA$100 modeled add-on and processing costs.
The full picture on Fresha
What it does well
Large consumer marketplace — relatively easier to get discovered without a marketing budget for newer businesses.
Feature-complete platform covering POS, inventory, and team management.
Available in 120+ countries with strong brand recognition.
Why salons leave
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Charges a 20% marketplace fee on eligible new client bookings through Fresha marketplace.
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Marketplace discovery can put your salon alongside competitors instead of keeping the booking path fully under your brand.
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Started as a forever free product (Shedul) and has continued to add features and fees over time.
What changes with Askie
We replace marketplace commissions with powerful tools to help you run a better, more profitable salon.
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Meet Clients Anywhere
Let clients book from your website, Google profile, Instagram, and direct links. WhatsApp booking is in beta.
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Remember Every Client
Detailed client profiles, formulas, and history automatically saved and easily accessible.
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Build Your Reputation
Consistent post-appointment prompts for honest Google reviews, with owner-approved response drafts in early access.
Common Questions
Is Fresha actually free?
No. Fresha charges subscription pricing — CA$29.95/month for a one-person business (Independent) or CA$19.95 per bookable team member on the Team plan (Canada) — and a 20% one-time commission applies when a brand-new client books through the Fresha marketplace (minimum CA$6 per client). Bookings from returning clients carry no marketplace fee.
Does Askie charge a commission like Fresha?
Never. Askie charges a flat monthly subscription sized by appointment volume (Solo, Growth, and Scale plans), with no commission, no per-staff fees, and no marketplace. You keep 100% of the revenue from the clients you work hard to earn.
Will I lose my clients if I leave Fresha?
Fresha supports exporting your client list, but how much service and booking history comes with it can be limited. Run a test export and review the file before you commit to switching. Once exported, your client relationships are yours to bring to any platform — including Askie, where your client data stays yours.
If you run a Canadian hair salon or barbershop, see how Askie supports stylist-specific services, long appointments, and repeat visits on our hair salon booking or barbershop booking software page.
Want to compare the bill using your own team size and appointment volume? Compare booking software pricing.
The door is open
Ready to leave Fresha? Start with a direct booking path.
Try Askie free for 1 month and move your repeat customers toward a booking flow you control.
No commission. No marketplace. Your customer data stays yours.