Hustl vs Fresha
Fresha starts lower. Compare its new-client commission with Hustl's platform fees.
Hustl.it publishes this comparison and may benefit if you choose Hustl.it. Fresha pricing last verified July 2026.
For years Fresha was the answer to “what’s the free booking software for salons?” — but that ended in 2025, when Fresha dropped its subscription-free model. Today Fresha costs $19.95/mo for independents (or $14.95 per bookable team member on Team plans) with a 7-day trial, and it charges a 20% commission (minimum $6) on the first appointment of every new client who finds you through its marketplace.
Fresha's solo subscription is lower than Hustl.it Basic at $25/mo. Hustl.it bundles booking, deposits, payments, a site on a free hustl.it subdomain, CRM, email reminders, and a marketplace listing. A 3% platform fee + Whop processing applies. Basic includes up to 2 staff, up to 7 services and products, and a $3,000/mo revenue cap. Staff assignment and autopay start on Premium. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. A card is required, and if you cancel before day 7 you won't be charged. No long-term contracts.
The short answer
Fresha has a lower solo subscription at $19.95/mo. Hustl.it starts at $25/mo plus a 3% platform fee + Whop processing, with booking, a site, CRM, reminders, and a marketplace listing included. Fresha charges a one-time 20% commission, minimum $6, on a new marketplace client's first appointment. Compare total costs using your sales volume and new-client mix. Hustl.it marketplace traffic is not guaranteed.
Hustl vs Fresha: side-by-side
| Feature | Hustl.it | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier / trial | No; 7-day free trial on every plan | No — dropped its free model in 2025; 7-day trial |
| Starting price | $25/mo (Basic), $44.99/mo (Premium), and $149.99/mo (Max); yearly Basic $240/yr ($20/mo) | $19.95/mo solo; $14.95 per bookable team member (Team) |
| New-client marketplace fee | No new-client fee; listing included on every plan | 20% of first appointment (min $6) for marketplace-sourced clients |
| Booking website builder | Booking page and site on a free hustl.it subdomain on every plan; custom domain from Premium | Booking profile & link; no full website builder |
| Deposits & no-show protection | Yes, require a deposit to lock the slot | Yes — deposits & cancellation fees |
| Card payments | Whop processing on every plan. 3% platform fee on Basic and Premium, 0% on Max. Payout timing shown in the connected account | Yes — 2.79% + 20¢ online, 2.29% + 20¢ in person |
| Client CRM | Unlimited clients on every plan | Yes |
| Marketplace profile | Yes, publish a listing for local discovery; traffic is not guaranteed | Yes — Fresha marketplace (with new-client commission) |
| Best for | Service pros wanting booking, a site, CRM, and a marketplace listing | Polished salons & spas using Fresha’s marketplace |
When to choose Hustl.it
Choose Hustl.it if you want booking, deposits, payments, a site, CRM, reminders, and a marketplace listing from $25/mo with a 3% platform fee + Whop processing. Compare that ongoing fee with Fresha's subscription, processing, and new-client marketplace commission.
When to choose Fresha
Choose Fresha if you run an image-conscious salon or spa that wants the slickest client-facing booking experience and marketplace exposure, and the per-team-member pricing plus new-client commission fits your economics.
About Fresha
Fresha is a polished salon and spa platform with a large consumer marketplace, strong POS and payments, and one of the cleanest client-facing experiences in the industry. Since 2025 it is subscription-based: $19.95/mo for a solo Independent plan, $14.95 per bookable team member on Team plans, and custom Enterprise pricing, with a 7-day free trial. US processing is 2.79% + 20¢ online and 2.29% + 20¢ in person, and new clients acquired through the Fresha marketplace incur a one-time 20% commission (minimum $6) on their first appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresha still free?
No. Fresha ended its subscription-free model in 2025. It now costs $19.95/mo for a solo Independent plan or $14.95 per bookable team member on Team plans, with a 7-day trial — plus a 20% commission (minimum $6) on the first appointment of new clients from its marketplace. Hustl.it plans start at $25/mo plus a 3% platform fee + Whop processing, and every plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
What is a Fresha alternative for a small service business?
Hustl.it bundles online booking, deposits, Whop-powered payments, a site, CRM, email reminders, and a marketplace listing from $25/mo plus a 3% platform fee + Whop processing. It has a higher entry subscription than Fresha's solo plan. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
Does Fresha charge commission on bookings?
Fresha charges a one-time 20% commission (minimum $6) on the first appointment of each brand-new client who discovers you through the Fresha marketplace. Returning clients and clients booking through your own links are commission-free. Hustl.it includes a marketplace listing on every plan and charges a 3% platform fee + Whop processing. Plans start at $25/mo. The listing does not guarantee traffic.
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