Salonist is the Best Alternative to Fresha

Affordable Price Plans — Zero Commission

Fresha markets itself as free, but charges commissions on marketplace bookings and transaction fees on new client payments — costs that quietly grow with your business. Salonist offers honest, flat-rate pricing with no commissions taken from your hard-earned revenue, so you always know exactly what you pay.

Salonist provides:

• Zero marketplace commissions on any booking
• Transparent flat-rate subscription plans
• 7-day free trial with full feature access
• Scalable plans for solo stylists to multi-location chains

Business Analysis Reports

Fresha's reporting is basic — you get surface-level appointment data but lack the depth needed to make strategic decisions. Salonist delivers comprehensive business intelligence across every area of your salon, from staff performance to inventory turnover, so you always know where to focus for maximum growth.

Salonist offers you:

• Staff performance and commission reports
• Detailed inventory and product sales reports
• Marketing campaign performance reports
• Daily, weekly, and monthly revenue dashboards

WhatsApp Marketing

Fresha lacks WhatsApp integration, limiting your marketing to basic email and SMS reminders. Salonist's built-in WhatsApp marketing lets you reach clients on the world's most popular messaging app — sending promotions, appointment confirmations, and personalized campaigns that drive real bookings.

Salonist helps you:

• Send WhatsApp campaigns to targeted client segments
• Automate WhatsApp appointment reminders and follow-ups
• Share promotions, offers, and seasonal deals via WhatsApp

Staff and Payroll Management

Fresha does not offer payroll management, forcing salon owners to rely on external tools to pay and track their team. Salonist brings staff scheduling, commission tracking, and payroll processing under one roof, so you can manage your entire team without juggling multiple platforms.

With Salonist you get:

• Automated staff payroll and commission calculations
• Individual staff performance tracking and reports
• Flexible shift scheduling and attendance management

Inventory Management

Fresha's inventory tools are minimal and lack the depth needed to track stock accurately across a busy salon. Salonist gives you complete control over your product inventory with low-stock alerts, supplier management, and usage tracking, so you never run out of essential supplies or overstock slow-moving products.

Salonist provides:

• Real-time stock tracking and low-stock alerts
• Product usage reports tied to services delivered
• Supplier and purchase order management

Customer Review and Feedback

With Fresha, your client reviews are tied to their marketplace — you do not fully own the feedback data, and your reputation is dependent on their platform. Salonist's automated feedback system collects reviews directly for your business, building your reputation on your own terms and giving you actionable insights to improve your services.

• Automated post-service review requests via SMS or email
• Full ownership of your client feedback data
• Actionable insights to improve service quality and retention