A balanced Fresha alternative for UK salons
Compare Bookivo vs Fresha. Transparent pricing from £24/month, no marketplace commission on direct bookings, and a branded website included. Free migration help when you export your data.
"I have a friend who is looking for a new booking system as they are with Fresha & are being hit hard by the subscription & all the extra fees."
— Customer feedback
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Starting from
£24/month
Why businesses look for a Fresha alternative
Costs and control matter when you are fully booked — especially marketplace fees and add-ons that make budgeting harder.
Unpredictable total cost
Add-ons, plan changes, or marketplace new-client fees can make monthly budgeting harder.
Marketplace new-client fees
Fresha charges a one-time commission on brand-new clients from their marketplace (per their pricing page).
Switching feels risky
Moving clients and booking history can sound painful without hands-on migration help.
Bookivo vs Fresha
A high-level cost and fees checklist — see our full Bookivo vs Fresha comparison for pricing examples and sources.
| Feature | Bookivo | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Flat, transparent pricing | £24/mo (Solo) or £39/mo (Growing Teams) | Per bookable team member + optional add-ons |
| Marketplace / new-client fees | No marketplace new-client fees | 20% one-time on brand-new marketplace clients (min £4) |
| Per-booking fees | No per-booking fees | No booking fees per appointment (per pricing FAQ) |
| Branded booking website | Included | Booking pages available (Fresha is also a marketplace) |
| Unlimited team members | Yes — on Growing Teams (£39/mo) | Priced per bookable team member |
| Email reminders | Included — no per-email charges | Automated email notifications are free (per pricing page) |
| Marketing emails | No per-email charges from Bookivo | 50 free/month, then £0.02 per email (per pricing page) |
| Migration assistance | Free help with CSV imports | Export tools available — import elsewhere is self-managed |
Switch from Fresha with free migration help
Set up your Bookivo site in under an hour. Data imports typically take 1–3 business days once we receive your Fresha CSV exports.
Export from Fresha
Export your customer list and booking history from Fresha. We'll guide you through the process step-by-step.
We import everything
Email your CSV exports to hello@bookivo.co.uk and we'll import clients, services and future appointments — usually within 1–3 business days.
Start taking bookings
Your Bookivo site is ready. Your customers can start booking immediately on your new branded website.
Fresha UI steps may change — their support can point you to the latest export screens. See our migration guide for step-by-step export instructions.
Why choose Bookivo over Fresha
More than just lower costs - better features, better support, better business.
Transparent pricing
One clear monthly fee with no marketplace commission on direct bookings. Standard card processing fees still apply.
You own your data
Your customer data belongs to you. Export it anytime, use it anywhere. No lock-in.
Complete branded website
Get a professional booking website with your branding, colors, and logo. No extra fees.
Set up in under an hour
Most businesses are up and running in less than 60 minutes. No weeks of setup or training.
Free migration support
We handle the technical work of moving your data from Fresha. Free assistance, no stress.
Better customer experience
Your customers get a smooth, professional booking experience on your branded site.
Simple, honest pricing
Flat monthly pricing. No marketplace commission on direct bookings.
Solo Business
Perfect for solo practitioners
- Complete booking website
- Unlimited bookings
- Automated reminders
- Payment collection
- Client management
- Calendar management
Growing Teams
For teams and multiple staff
- Everything in Solo
- Multiple staff members
- Staff scheduling
- Team management
- Advanced reporting
- Priority support
Both plans include a 7-day free trial. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Fresha.
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