Fresha vs Reservio

Fresha9.4Visit Reservio8.7Visit

Higher score Fresha #1 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Fresha

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Reservio #5 in Barbershop Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Reservio

• Fresha fits best

  Shops wanting broad features on a free plan

• Reservio fits best

  General booking with strong calendar integrations

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Side by side

Feature	Fresha 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Reservio 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Barbershop Scheduling Software	#5 in Barbershop Scheduling Software
Best for	Shops wanting broad features on a free plan	General booking with strong calendar integrations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	14 days
Free trial length	7 days · no card needed	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Docs, Email
Compliance	GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA	GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations	6 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fresha 0/4 · Reservio 0/4
Online booking page	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Client mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Waitlist	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring bookings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Barbers included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Appointment reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payment handling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free subscriptions include scheduling, booking, payments, POS, and client management Supports group bookings, automated reminders, and team appointment assignment Connects with Google, social channels, Xero, and QuickBooks	Permanent free plan with a booking website and mobile apps Two-way Google Calendar sync plus Outlook and iCal support Booking links, reminders, payments, staff tools, and API access
Cons	Usage-based charges may apply to communications, payments, and marketplace acquisition Calendar synchronization is one-way rather than two-way The Independent plan supports one team member	Paid Starter, Standard, and Pro plan amounts are not shown here SMS reminders are an additional-cost add-on Built for broad service scheduling rather than barber-specific workflows
Our verdict	Fresha is cloud-based booking and business management software for barbershops and other beauty, wellness, and healthcare businesses. It combines appointment scheduling, online booking, client profiles, reminders, payments, point of sale,… Read the review →	Reservio is online scheduling software for service businesses, including salons and other appointment-led providers. For a barbershop, it brings together a booking website, shareable booking links, calendar synchronization, reminders,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fresha — where it wins

  • Free subscriptions include scheduling, booking, payments, POS, and client management
  • Supports group bookings, automated reminders, and team appointment assignment
  • Connects with Google, social channels, Xero, and QuickBooks

  Where it doesn't

  • Usage-based charges may apply to communications, payments, and marketplace acquisition
  • Calendar synchronization is one-way rather than two-way
  • The Independent plan supports one team member

• Reservio — where it wins

  • Permanent free plan with a booking website and mobile apps
  • Two-way Google Calendar sync plus Outlook and iCal support
  • Booking links, reminders, payments, staff tools, and API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid Starter, Standard, and Pro plan amounts are not shown here
  • SMS reminders are an additional-cost add-on
  • Built for broad service scheduling rather than barber-specific workflows

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

  A broad free scheduling and business platform for barbershops, with usage-based charges to consider.

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• Reservio8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad scheduling platform with strong calendar connections and a permanent free plan.

  Visit ReservioFull verdict →