Considering an alternative to Fresha?
A Fresha alternative with no marketplace new-client commission
Fresha charges a subscription per team member and a one-time commission on brand-new clients who find a business through its marketplace. Book’d Out has a $0 plan and takes no marketplace commission on any client.
Free plan, $0 a month · no card required to list
At a glance
The five differences that decide most of it.
| What you are comparing | Book’d Out | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly starting cost | $0 | Fresha Independent at A$44.95 a month for one bookable team member, 7 day trial, no free plan |
| Commission or new-client fee | 0% | 20% one-time on brand-new marketplace clients, minimum A$8 |
| Pricing scales with staff | No on Free. Paid plans include a team allowance | Per team member on Fresha Team, at A$29.95 each a month |
| Marketplace | Included | Included, with a one-time commission on the brand-new clients it sends |
| Australian focus | Yes, built and hosted in Australia | Global platform, pricing published in Australian dollars |
Pricing checked 16 September 2026 Source: Fresha pricing
Estimate the cost of marketplace-acquired new clients
Fresha charges a 20% one-time commission on a brand-new marketplace client, minimum A$8. Where 20% comes to less than the minimum, the minimum applies.
Estimate only, and separate from the subscription, which is Fresha Independent A$44.95 a month for one bookable team member, Team A$29.95 per team member a month. Applying the published minimum where 20% of the first appointment would come to less is our own arithmetic, not a Fresha statement. Source: Fresha pricing
Why businesses consider switching
What a marketplace-acquired new client costs
Fresha publishes a 20% one-time commission on a brand-new marketplace client, minimum A$8. Book’d Out does not deduct a marketplace acquisition commission from that first appointment, on any plan.
A $0 entry point
The published plans are Fresha Independent A$44.95 a month for one bookable team member, Team A$29.95 per team member a month, on a 7 day trial with no free plan. Book’d Out Free is $0 a month, with online bookings billed at $0.30 per 15 minutes booked online.
Flat plans rather than a price per team member
Every team member adds A$29.95 a month on Fresha Team, and Fresha Independent covers one. Bookings Plus from $19/month (Solo) or $29/month (Team) and Bookings Pro at $49 include a team allowance, then $10 a month each.
Fewer paid add-ons
Fresha sells loyalty at A$89.95 per location a month, Xero at A$19.95, and phone and chat support at A$44.95 on Fresha Independent. Those sit inside the Book’d Out plan price.
What Fresha does well
- A large global marketplace with real consumer demand behind it.
- The commission is one-time, with published exemptions: no fee on returning clients or clients from your own channels.
- Online bookings, the client booking app and free Facebook and Instagram bookings.
- Payments, deposits, no-show fees and retail are all in the subscription.
Where Book’d Out differs
- Australian focus: built, hosted and supported here.
- A $0 entry point with no plan limits on team members or locations.
- 0% commission on your appointment revenue, new clients included.
- Flat-rate paid plans rather than a price for every team member.
- Loyalty, review prompts and accounting export inside the plan price, not as add-ons.
Which one might suit you?
Fresha may suit a business that wants an established global marketplace and is comfortable paying per team member plus a one-time commission on the new clients it sends.
Book’d Out may suit an Australian business that wants a $0 starting option, a flat plan price, and no marketplace new-client commission.
How they differ, feature by feature
Only the rows that change a buying decision.
| Feature | Book’d Out | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription structure | IncludedFree $0, Bookings Plus from $19, Bookings Pro $49. Flat. | Paid tierFresha Independent A$44.95 a month for one bookable team member, Team A$29.95 per team member a month. Enterprise is custom rates over 20 team members. 7 day trial, no free plan. |
| Marketplace commission | Not charged0% of your appointment revenue, new clients included. | Usage-baseda 20% one-time commission on a brand-new marketplace client, minimum A$8. No fee on returning clients or clients from your own channels. |
| Customer booking fees | Usage-based$0.30 per 15 minutes booked online on Free, added to the customer's payment. $0 per booking on paid plans. Paid plans set their own customer fee, to $1.00 per 15 minutes, and keep it. | Not publishedNot published separately from the marketplace commission. |
| Staff pricing | IncludedNo plan limits on Free. Paid plans include an allowance, then $10 a month each. | Per staffA$29.95 per team member a month on Fresha Team. Fresha Independent covers one. |
| Online booking | IncludedOn Free with online booking on. From your listing and your own link. | IncludedWith the client booking app and direct booking links. |
| Google and social booking | IncludedA direct booking link for Google, your website and social profiles. | IncludedFacebook and Instagram. Book with Google not published. |
| Automated reminders | IncludedOn Free. Email included, SMS charged per message. | Included20 free texts a month, then A$0.06 each. |
| Deposits and no-show protection | IncludedOn Free with online booking on. Deposits and no-show cover. | IncludedUpfront payments, no-show and cancellation fees. |
| Marketing and promotions | Paid tierBookings Plus, from $19 a month. Promo codes here, campaigns on Bookings Pro. | Included50 free emails a month, then A$0.03 each. Texts A$0.15. |
| Client import | IncludedFree CSV import on every plan. | IncludedClient details and inventory. Paid migration packages sold. |
| Payments and Tap to Pay | Paid tierBookings Plus, from $19 a month. Online or in person, processing fees separate. | IncludedOptional. Processing 1.59% plus A$0.28 online, or 1.29% plus A$0.26 in person. |
| Loyalty and reviews | Paid tierBookings Pro, $49 a month. Loyalty points and review prompts. | OptionalRatings and reviews included. Loyalty is an add-on at A$89.95 per location a month. |
Total cost can depend on your team size, payment volume, add-ons, marketplace acquisition and any promotion you run.
Switching is easier than you think
Client import is free on every plan.
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Export your client list
Most platforms let you download clients as a CSV.
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Import the CSV into Book’d Out
Preview the matches, then apply. Existing clients match on email.
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Add your services and team
Durations, prices, and each person who takes bookings.
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Set your availability
Opening hours, breaks and days off.
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Publish your booking link
On Google, your website and your social profiles.
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Run both for a week
Keep the old system open while the first bookings come through.
Book’d Out pricing, in short
No monthly subscription for Free. Upgrade only when it makes sense.
Free
$0per month
No plan limits on team members or locations.
Bookings Plus
from $19per month
1 location, 1 (Solo) / 5 (Team) team members, then $10/month per extra.
Bookings Pro
$49per month
3 locations, 15 team members, then $10/month per extra.
- No monthly subscription. No plan limit forcing you to upgrade because your team grows.
- Online bookings on Free are billed at $0.30 per 15 minutes booked online ($1.20 an hour). The booking fee is added to what the customer pays when they pay online at the time of booking, so you are only out of pocket if you have customer payments turned off.
- Paid plans are there for better economics and more features, not because your business got bigger.
- On a paid plan you can set your own customer booking fee, from $0.10 to $1.00 per 15 minutes booked, and keep it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fresha charge a fee when a new client books through its marketplace?
Its published pricing states a 20% one-time commission on a brand-new marketplace client, minimum A$8, applied once to a brand-new client who discovers the business through the Fresha marketplace. No fee applies to returning clients, or to clients who book through the business's own website, social channels or direct booking links. Checked 16 September 2026.
Does Book’d Out charge a commission on new clients?
No. Book’d Out does not deduct a marketplace acquisition commission from a first appointment, and takes 0% of your appointment revenue on every plan. On Free, online bookings are billed at $0.30 per 15 minutes booked online rather than a share of the sale. The booking fee is added to what the customer pays when they pay online at the time of booking, so you are only out of pocket if you have customer payments turned off.
Does Fresha have a free plan?
The published plans are Fresha Independent A$44.95 a month for one bookable team member, Team A$29.95 per team member a month, with a 7 day trial and no free plan. Book’d Out Free is $0 a month, with no plan limits on team members or locations.
How much does Book’d Out cost?
Free is $0 a month. Bookings Plus is from $19/month (Solo) or $29/month (Team) and Bookings Pro is $49 a month, both flat and both $0 per booking. Beyond a paid plan's allowance, each extra team member or location is $10 a month.
Can I bring my client list across from Fresha?
Yes. CSV client import is free on every Book’d Out plan, including Free. Existing clients are matched on email so nothing is duplicated.
Start free, or switch across today
Book’d Out takes 0% commission from your appointment revenue. Free client import whenever you are ready.