7 Best Fresha Alternatives in 2026
Fresha's subscription fees plus hidden transaction costs are getting expensive. Here are the best alternatives for growing beauty businesses.
Top Alternatives to Fresha
Booksy
Founded 2016 - Warsaw, Poland (US HQ: Chicago)
Mobile-first beauty booking platform with 380K+ service providers across 50+ countries. Acquired Versum (2020) for salon management capabilities. Strong consumer app focus.
Best for mobile-first solopreneurs
Starting at
$29.99/mo
Vagaro
Founded 2010 - Pleasanton, CA, USA
All-in-one salon, spa, and fitness business management platform with 220K+ businesses. Acquired Schedulicity in January 2025. Strong marketplace and comprehensive feature set.
Best for US salons wanting comprehensive features at a low price
Starting at
$30/mo
GlossGenius
Founded 2016 - New York, NY, USA
Beauty-specific booking and business management platform focused on independent professionals. Known for beautiful design and ease of use. $116M funded with growing AI features.
Best for independent stylists wanting beautiful, simple software
Starting at
$24/mo
Boulevard
Founded 2016 - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Premium, design-forward salon and spa management platform with AI scheduling and dual AI assistant (Duo). Heavily funded ($188M) with focus on premium/luxury market segment.
Best for premium salons with high-touch client experiences
Starting at
$158/mo
Mangomint
Founded 2017 - Austin, TX, USA
Premium, modern salon and spa software known for clean design and automation. Highly rated on Capterra (4.9/5). Focuses on established salons and spas.
Best for operations-focused salons wanting clean UX
Starting at
$165/mo
Square Appointments
Founded 2009 - San Francisco, CA, USA
Payment-first booking solution from Square (Block, Inc.). Leverages Square's POS ecosystem. Free plan available for individuals.
Best for businesses already using Square for payments
Starting at
Free (paid from $29/mo)
What Makes Daisy Different
Six differentiators that set Daisy apart from every competitor
AI receptionist
Handles bookings, payments, and customer service in Arabic and English around the clock.
Customer acquisition engine
Marketplace, cashback rewards, and AI marketing working together to fill your calendar.
Full brand control
White-label everything so clients see your brand, not ours.
Network effects
More businesses on the platform means smarter AI recommendations for everyone.
All-in-one
Booking, payments, CRM, marketing, analytics, inventory, marketplace, and AI in one platform.
Multilingual
Native Arabic and English with full RTL support, built for the GCC market and beyond.
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