A Fresha Alternative for Salons That Want Predictable Costs
Fresha combines monthly subscription pricing with a 20% marketplace acquisition fee. Slotivo gives your salon its own direct mobile booking and live diary with 0% commission. Compare the two models before you choose.
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Compare software subscriptions first. If you also plan to buy a separate website, you can add an illustrative £20/month budget below. This is an assumption, not a competitor charge.
*Subscription estimates exclude VAT, payment processing, optional add-ons and marketplace acquisition fees, including Booksy Boost and Fresha new-client fees. Booksy checked 21 September 2026; other competitor assumptions last checked 3 August 2026. Slotivo is free for 1–2 staff and £10/month for larger teams. Confirm current rates on the provider pages: Booksy pricing, Fresha pricing and Vagaro pricing.
Slotivo vs Fresha: UK Pricing and Model
One is independent booking software; the other combines business software with a consumer marketplace.
| Feature | Slotivo | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly software plan | Free for 1-2 staff; £10/month for larger UK teams | £14.95/month Independent; £9.95 per bookable team member on Team |
| Marketplace new-client fee | No marketplace and no acquisition commission | 20% one-time commission; £4 minimum for qualifying marketplace clients |
| Direct bookings | Own branded booking page | No marketplace fee for clients from your own channels, according to Fresha |
| Payment processing | Standard Stripe processing only | Rates vary by plan and payment method |
| Team pricing | Unlimited staff on the paid plan | Team plan priced per bookable team member |
| Consumer marketplace | No | Yes |
| Cash & Offline Payments | Log cash, bank transfer, card terminal or complimentary — included | Recorded through their own POS/payments product |
Fresha figures checked against Fresha's official UK pricing page on 3 August 2026. Terms can change. Fresha is a trademark of Fresha Ltd; Slotivo is not affiliated with Fresha.
Which one is a better fit?
Consider Fresha if its consumer marketplace and broader ecosystem are important to your acquisition strategy and the resulting client value justifies the fees.
Consider Slotivo if you already attract clients through referrals, Google, social media or your own website and want a direct booking page with predictable software pricing.
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