Looking for a Fresha Alternative?

Fresha is no longer free. Plans start at $9.95/month for basic features, with higher tiers for advanced capabilities. On top of subscription fees, they charge transaction fees (2.19% + $0.20) on all card payments, 20% commission on new marketplace clients, and per-message fees for marketing campaigns. A salon processing $10,000/month in card payments would pay $239 in transaction fees alone, plus the monthly subscription and marketplace commissions.

While Fresha focuses on basic operations with a marketplace, Daisy provides a complete growth platform. Daisy includes an AI receptionist that handles bookings 24/7, proactive customer acquisition through cashback and AI-powered marketing, full brand control with white-labeling, and native Arabic/English support — features Fresha doesn't offer.

Yes — Fresha has no contracts or lock-in periods. Daisy offers migration support to help transfer your client database, service menu, and booking history. Most businesses complete the switch within a week with zero downtime.

Fresha has some presence in the UAE but doesn't offer Arabic language support, local payment methods, or GCC-specific compliance features. Daisy is built for the GCC market with native Arabic UI, local payment integration, and full VAT compliance across all six GCC countries.

No — Fresha dropped its free plan. It now charges monthly subscriptions starting at $9.95/mo, plus 2.19% + $0.20 per card transaction, 20% commission on new marketplace clients, and per-message fees for marketing. The "free" branding is outdated. Daisy offers transparent all-inclusive pricing with no hidden commissions or per-message charges.

Beyond subscription fees, Fresha charges transaction fees on every card payment (2.19% + $0.20), a 20% commission on new clients booked through their marketplace, fees for SMS/email marketing campaigns, and charges for no-show protection. These stacked costs can exceed the subscription itself. Daisy bundles marketing, AI, and payment processing into straightforward plans with no surprise fees.

Fresha allows you to export client data and appointment history, though the process isn't always seamless. Daisy provides dedicated migration support — our team handles the data transfer of your client database, service menu, staff schedules, and booking history. Most businesses complete the switch within a week with zero downtime.

Fresha announced an AI receptionist for 2026 but it's not yet available. Currently, Fresha has no AI-powered features for marketing, scheduling optimization, or customer engagement. Daisy's AI receptionist is live today — handling bookings, payments, and customer service 24/7 in both Arabic and English.

Fresha's consumer app is well-designed for discovery and booking, but the business app has mixed reviews — salon owners report issues with notification reliability, limited offline functionality, and a cluttered interface as features have been added. Daisy's business app is purpose-built for salon operations with an intuitive interface and reliable push notifications.

Fresha offers email and in-app chat support, but many users report slow response times — especially since the transition away from the free model increased their support volume. There's no phone support. Daisy provides dedicated account management, live chat, and phone support with priority response for all plan levels.