A Free Fresha Alternative With 0% Commission
Fresha ended its free plan in 2025. Slotivo gives you online booking, reminders and deposits free forever for 1-2 staff, with no card required and no cut taken from your new clients.
🆓 Actually Free
Free forever for 1-2 staff. Fresha ended its free plan in 2025 and now starts at £14.95 a month.
💰 0% New Client Commission
Fresha charges 20% (£4 minimum) on a marketplace client's first visit. Slotivo never takes a percentage of your service price.
🏷️ Your Own Brand
A booking page under your name, not a shared marketplace profile competing with other salons for the same client.
Slotivo Free Plan vs Fresha
Fresha is no longer free. Here's what starting out costs on each.
| Feature | Slotivo (Free Plan) | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price, one person | Free forever | £14.95/month Independent plan |
| Monthly price, two people | Free forever | £9.95 per bookable team member |
| New marketplace client fee | No marketplace, 0% commission | 20% of the first visit, £4 minimum |
| Clients from your own channels | No fee | No marketplace fee, according to Fresha |
| Payment processing | Standard Stripe fees, 0% markup from us | Rates vary by plan and payment method |
| Online booking and reminders | Included | Included |
| Booking page | Your own branded page | Fresha profile and marketplace listing |
Disclaimer: Fresha figures checked against Fresha's UK pricing page on 3 August 2026. Terms can change. Fresha is a registered trademark of Fresha Ltd. Slotivo is not affiliated with Fresha. See our full Slotivo vs Fresha comparison for a deeper breakdown.
What customers say
10/10 service and cheaper than I was paying before
“I offer music lessons at my home, and finding the right booking system has been a nightmare. I've tried so many and have had to make them try and fit what I need... it's like Slotivo was made for me - but it was actually recommended by my friend who's a masseuse and loves it too. It's really customisable and perfect for most use cases. Would really recommend, I've had a few questions about it too and they've been really responsive and even added features I've asked for - 10/10 service and product.”
Stuart C.
Music teacher, teaches from home · October 2026
Great scheduling tool for home visits.
“I am using Slotivo to manage client bookings for in-home flower rearranging appointments. It is clear and easy for clients to select their time, and it makes planning daily schedule seamless. Takes the headache out of appointment admin. Highly recommended.”
Tatiana Z.
In-home flower arranging · October 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there really a free alternative to Fresha?
Yes. Slotivo is free forever for salons and barbershops with 1-2 staff — not a trial. You get online booking, a branded booking page, reminders, and deposit collection at no cost, with no card required to sign up.
Isn't Fresha free?
Not any more. Fresha ended its free plan in 2025. In the UK it now charges £14.95 a month for one bookable person, or £9.95 a month per bookable team member, plus a 20% fee (£4 minimum) on a new client's first visit when they find you through the Fresha marketplace. Slotivo is free for 1–2 staff and charges 0% commission at every tier; standard Stripe card-processing fees apply only to online payments.
Why choose Slotivo over Fresha when starting out?
If you find your own clients through Instagram, word of mouth or Google, you don't need a marketplace, so there is little reason to pay a monthly subscription for one. Slotivo gives you your own branded booking page, reminders and deposits for £0 while you are 1–2 people, and you keep 100% of what you charge.
Can I bring my existing Fresha client list over?
Yes. Our support team helps migrate your client list, appointment history, and service catalogue from Fresha at no extra cost, so switching doesn't mean starting from zero.
What happens if my team grows past 2 staff?
You move to a flat monthly plan that covers unlimited staff — never a percentage of your revenue like Fresha's commission model. Your data, bookings, and settings carry over automatically.
Keep Your Hard-Earned Profit
Join the business owners switching from Fresha to a free plan that stays free, with zero commission on every client you bring in yourself.
Free forever for 1-2 staff. No credit card required.