Head-to-head · Spa and Salon Management Software
Fresha vs Meevo
Fresha leads on 1 check, Meevo on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFresha · 9.3/10
- Free planonly Fresha
- Free trialonly Fresha
Fresha scores higher on our rubric for spa and salon management software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Fresha offers free plan; Meevo doesn't.
Fresha is the better fit for salons seeking broad tools with free entry. Meevo is the better fit for established salon and spa groups managing multiple locations.
- Fresha fits best
Salons seeking broad tools with free entry
- Meevo fits best
Established salon and spa groups managing multiple locations
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Side by side
| Feature | Fresha 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Meevo 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Spa and Salon Management Software | #7 in Spa and Salon Management Software |
| Best for | Salons seeking broad tools with free entry | Established salon and spa groups managing multiple locations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA | SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fresha 0/6 · Meevo 0/6 | ||
| Online booking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| POS and payments | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Staff scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Client records | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Inventory tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Memberships and packages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Fresha brings appointment scheduling and business management together for salons, spas, barbershops, and other beauty and wellness providers. Its free Independent subscription is aimed at one-person businesses, while the free Team… Read the review → |
Meevo is cloud-based management software for salons, spas, med spas, beauty bars, massage studios, and multi-location businesses. It brings appointment scheduling, branded online booking, client and staff records, inventory, memberships,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fresha — where it wins
- Free Independent and Team subscriptions cover solo and multi-member businesses.
- Bookings, reminders, payments, client records, inventory, and memberships in one suite.
- Online booking works through direct links, social channels, and the Fresha marketplace.
Where it doesn't
- Communications, marketplace acquisition, payment processing, and add-ons may cost extra.
- Calendar synchronization exports appointments one way rather than syncing both ways.
- Its broad feature set may be more than a solo provider needs.
Meevo — where it wins
- Combines online booking, waitlists, reminders, payments, and memberships
- Centralized booking visibility and staff management for multiple locations
- Offers salon, spa, and med spa plans, including charting and injectable tracking
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans are based on an annual contract
- Advanced tools such as API access are reserved for higher tiers
- The range of operational features may exceed the needs of a single-location business
- Fresha9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A free-entry salon suite spanning booking, payments, client management, and operations.
Visit FreshaFull verdict → - Meevo8.5/10 · Paid
A broad booking and operations suite with centralized tools for multi-location groups.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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