A no-commission Fresha alternative: Fresha vs Bookpin
Fresha is one of the best-known booking platforms, and its marketplace can help some businesses find new clients. But the way it charges has changed: there’s now a monthly subscription for each bookable team member, plus a fee on new clients who find you through the marketplace. If you’re weighing up an alternative, here’s how Fresha and Bookpin compare.
How each one charges
| Compared | Fresha | Bookpin |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | £14.95 for one team member, or £9.95 per bookable team member on the Team plan | £29 for the whole business |
| New clients | 20% of a new marketplace client's first appointment (at least £4) | No commission |
| Card payments | Fresha's own payment processing | Deposits through your own Stripe account; Bookpin takes no cut |
| Where clients book | Your profile, also listed in Fresha's marketplace | Your own booking page |
What it costs as your team grows
Because Fresha charges for each bookable team member, the subscription rises with every hire. Bookpin stays the same:
| Team size | Fresha | Bookpin |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | £14.95 | £29 |
| 2 people | £19.90 | £29 |
| 4 people | £39.80 | £29 |
| 6 people | £59.70 | £29 |
| 10 people | £99.50 | £29 |
On your own, Fresha’s subscription costs less. From three team members, Bookpin does, and that’s before any marketplace fees on new clients.
When Fresha might suit you
Fresha’s strength is its marketplace. If most of your new clients come from browsing booking apps, or you want in-person card payments and product sales in the same system, Fresha does more of that.
When Bookpin suits you better
- You have a team, or plan to grow one, and don't want to pay more for each person
- Your clients mostly find you through Instagram, your website, word of mouth or regular bookings
- You want one predictable price, with no commission on new clients
- You want a booking page that's only yours, without other businesses listed next to you
Switching from Fresha
You can export your clients and upcoming appointments from Fresha as spreadsheets and import them into Bookpin in Settings, Import. Bookpin’s first 30 days are free, so you can set everything up and try it before you pay. See what’s included.