Both combine booking software with marketplace discovery. Compare the subscription, acquisition fees and payment processing against how your salon actually gets bookings.
There's a third option neither mentions —0% commission with Slotivo ↓Both platforms charge a subscription. Booksy lists £40/month plus £5 per additional user, excluding VAT, with standard marketplace bookings included and an optional Boost acquisition fee. Fresha publishes Independent and Team subscriptions plus separate marketplace and payment fees. Request the current UK rates and compare your own booking mix.
Separate the predictable subscription from usage-based costs.
| Factor | Fresha | Booksy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | Paid Independent or Team plan; check current UK quote | £40/month for one user, excluding VAT |
| Per-Staff Cost | Team plan charged per bookable team member | +£5 per additional user/month, excluding VAT |
| New Client Commission | 20% on qualifying new marketplace clients; minimum fee applies | Standard bookings included; optional Boost: 30%, £5 minimum, plus VAT |
| Payment Processing | Varies by market and payment method | Varies by payment method |
| Marketplace Exposure | Yes, consumer app | Yes, consumer app |
| Best For | Businesses that value its marketplace and management tools | Businesses that value included standard marketplace bookings |
Sources checked 21 September 2026: Booksy UK pricing and Fresha pricing. Fresha displays region-specific rates; confirm the UK quote. Booksy figures exclude VAT. Optional tools and processing are additional. Fresha and Booksy are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Slotivo is not affiliated with either company.
Both have paid subscriptions. Compare your team size, payment volume and qualifying marketplace clients, then add optional tools and VAT. Check each provider’s current UK quote rather than comparing subscription prices alone.
Booksy includes standard marketplace bookings. Optional Boost promotion charges for qualifying first visits. Fresha charges an acquisition fee for qualifying new clients discovered through its marketplace; returning clients are not charged that fee.
Booksy’s published subscription is £60/month for five users before VAT, payments or optional Boost. Compare this with a current Fresha Team quote for five bookable staff and your expected acquisition and processing costs.
Yes. Both Fresha and Booksy operate consumer-facing marketplace apps where your salon appears alongside other local salons, and both can surface competing businesses to people browsing your area.
Slotivo is free for 1–2 staff, then £10/month with unlimited staff included. There is no Slotivo booking commission. Standard Stripe fees apply to online card payments. Compare the workflow as well as the cost.
Free forever for 1-2 staff. Unlimited staff on every paid plan, with no commission.
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