Fresha vs Boulevard

Fresha9.4Visit Boulevard8.6Visit

Higher score Fresha #1 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Fresha

vs

Boulevard #8 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Boulevard

• Fresha fits best

  Salons wanting broad free scheduling and POS tools

• Boulevard fits best

  Premium salons needing resource scheduling

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Fresha 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Boulevard 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software	#8 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software
Best for	Salons wanting broad free scheduling and POS tools	Premium salons needing resource scheduling
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$143/site/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Compliance	GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA	SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	6 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fresha 0/6 · Boulevard 6/6
Online booking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Staff availability	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Appointment reminders	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Resource booking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Waitlist management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Digital intake forms	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Free Independent and Team subscriptions Booking through links, social channels, marketplace, and apps Scheduling, POS, payments, reminders, and client records in one system	Schedules rooms, chairs, equipment, and machines alongside staff calendars Combines booking, POS, intake forms, memberships, and loyalty tools Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and broad third-party integrations
Cons	Calendar synchronization is one-way Usage-based charges may apply to communications and marketplace acquisition Payment processing and optional add-ons may incur additional charges	Starts at $143 per location per month with no free plan Essentials is limited to 5 providers with bookable calendars Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans or add-ons
Our verdict	Fresha is cloud-based booking and business management software for salons, spas, barbershops, medspas, massage therapists, fitness businesses, and other beauty, wellness, and healthcare providers. It brings appointment scheduling, online… Read the review →	Boulevard is a cloud-based scheduling and business management platform for salons, spas, medspas, barbers, massage businesses, and nail salons. It brings together online self-booking, appointment calendars, staff availability, reminders,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fresha — where it wins

  • Free Independent and Team subscriptions
  • Booking through links, social channels, marketplace, and apps
  • Scheduling, POS, payments, reminders, and client records in one system

  Where it doesn't

  • Calendar synchronization is one-way
  • Usage-based charges may apply to communications and marketplace acquisition
  • Payment processing and optional add-ons may incur additional charges

• Boulevard — where it wins

  • Schedules rooms, chairs, equipment, and machines alongside staff calendars
  • Combines booking, POS, intake forms, memberships, and loyalty tools
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and broad third-party integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $143 per location per month with no free plan
  • Essentials is limited to 5 providers with bookable calendars
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans or add-ons

• Fresha9.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad salon scheduling suite with free plans, booking, POS, payments, and client tools.

  Visit FreshaFull verdict →
• Boulevard8.6/10 · Paid

  A feature-rich choice for premium salons managing people, spaces, equipment, and payments.

  Visit BoulevardFull verdict →