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Fresha alternative for salons and barbershops

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Fresha is scheduling software with a marketplace where clients search for salons. Its model includes payment processing fees and commission on new clients who come through the marketplace, as well as paid plans. If you already have loyal clients, a website of your own can cost less, show only your work and keep your client list with you. Here are the differences and how to switch without losing anything.

Fresha vs UseProBook: the main differences

  • Where clients book: on Fresha, on a profile inside the platform, next to other businesses. On UseProBook, on your own website, with only your business.
  • Commission: UseProBook never takes a commission per booking. You pay a fixed monthly price, from €29.
  • Brand: your website shows your name, your colours, your photos and, if you like, your own domain (.com, .lu, .co.uk…).
  • Clients: the relationship and the client list stay with you, and clients come back to you, not to a list of competitors.
  • Lock-in: there is none. Cancel from your dashboard whenever you want.

When it makes sense to stay on Fresha

A marketplace can help when you are starting out and still need new clients to find you. It makes sense to stay if:

  • You rely heavily on online payments and product sales inside Fresha
  • A large share of your new clients come from the Fresha marketplace

When your own website pays off

Commission on new clients and fees on payments add up at the end of the month and vary with volume. With a fixed price, you always know what you pay, whether you have 50 or 500 bookings.

For most salons and barbershops, most bookings come from regulars and from people who already follow you on Instagram or find you on Google. For those bookings, paying commission or showing competitors next to you adds nothing.

How to switch from Fresha without losing clients

  • Create your website in 2 minutes from your business name or your Instagram, and see it ready before you pay.
  • Export your client list from Fresha as a CSV file and import it into UseProBook to keep your contacts.
  • Put the website link in your Instagram bio, on WhatsApp and on your Google Business Profile.
  • Keep both for a few weeks, until your regulars book on your website.

Frequently asked questions

Is UseProBook a marketplace like Fresha?
No. It is a website just for your business, with no other salons next to it and no ads. Clients arrive from Instagram, Google and word of mouth.
Can I use UseProBook and stay on Fresha?
Yes. Many professionals use their own website for regulars and keep the marketplace while they switch.
How much does UseProBook cost?
From €29 per month, with no commission per booking and no lock-in. A custom domain is optional, at €34 per year.
Are Fresha's prices and commissions in this article up to date?
Platform terms change often. Always check current prices and commissions on Fresha's own website.

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