Fresha vs SimplyBook.me

Fresha9.4Visit SimplyBook.me9.2Visit

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

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SimplyBook.me #2 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit SimplyBook.me

• Fresha fits best

  Salons wanting broad free scheduling and POS tools

• SimplyBook.me fits best

  Budget-conscious businesses needing flexible booking

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Side by side

Feature	Fresha 9.4/10 Visit ↗	SimplyBook.me 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software	#2 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software
Best for	Salons wanting broad free scheduling and POS tools	Budget-conscious businesses needing flexible booking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$11.90/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	14 days
Free trial length	7 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	6 integrations	5,000+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fresha 0/6 · SimplyBook.me 0/6
Online booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Staff availability	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Appointment reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Resource booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Waitlist management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Digital intake forms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Free plan supports a booking website, widget, one feature, and one provider Two-way Google and Outlook calendar synchronization Payments, reminders, mobile apps, API access, and broad 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	Free plan is limited to one provider and one custom feature Less salon-specific than leading category-focused options Round-robin booking is not included
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 →	SimplyBook.me is an online appointment scheduling platform for service businesses, including salons, clinics, gyms, educators, and consultancies. For salons and spas, it combines branded booking pages, embeddable widgets, shared calendars,… 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

• SimplyBook.me — where it wins

  • Free plan supports a booking website, widget, one feature, and one provider
  • Two-way Google and Outlook calendar synchronization
  • Payments, reminders, mobile apps, API access, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to one provider and one custom feature
  • Less salon-specific than leading category-focused options
  • Round-robin booking is not included

• 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 →
• SimplyBook.me9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A flexible, broad booking platform for budget-conscious salons and service businesses.

  Visit SimplyBook.meFull verdict →