Zoho Bookings vs Fresha

Zoho Bookings9.1Visit Fresha8.5Visit

Higher score Zoho Bookings #3 in Appointment Scheduling Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Zoho Bookings

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Fresha #8 in Appointment Scheduling Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fresha

• Zoho Bookings fits best

  Businesses already using Zoho or needing depth

• Fresha fits best

  Beauty and wellness businesses needing operations tools

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Bookings 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Fresha 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Appointment Scheduling Software	#8 in Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for	Businesses already using Zoho or needing depth	Beauty and wellness businesses needing operations tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$6/user/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	15 days	7 days
Free trial length	15 days · no card needed	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR	GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA
Integrations	850+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Bookings 5/5 · Fresha 5/5
Booking pages	✓	✓
Group booking	✓	✓
Round-robin scheduling	✓	✓
Automated reminders	✓	✓
Payment collection	✓	✓
Specs
Calendar sync	Two-way	One-way
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes one user, reminders, online meetings, and calendar sync Supports group, recurring, resource, and collective bookings Connects calendars, CRMs, meeting tools, payment providers, and messaging	Combines booking, client records, payments, POS, inventory, and memberships Supports group appointments, reminders, deposits, and cancellation protection Offers web, iOS, and Android access with Google Calendar sync
Cons	The Forever Free plan is limited to one user Multiple workspaces and revenue reports require Premium Flex uses a tailored plan for custom requirements	No free plan; access starts with paid plans after a 7-day trial Integrations are limited to a small set of listed platforms Does not clearly document a round-robin scheduling mode
Our verdict	Zoho Bookings is an online appointment scheduling platform for solopreneurs, teams, and service businesses. It lets customers book through published pages and shareable links while businesses manage availability, staff, calendars,… Read the review →	Fresha is appointment scheduling and business management software for salons, spas, barbershops, medspas, wellness providers, fitness businesses, and related service businesses. Its core booking tools include online booking pages, direct… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho Bookings — where it wins

  • Free plan includes one user, reminders, online meetings, and calendar sync
  • Supports group, recurring, resource, and collective bookings
  • Connects calendars, CRMs, meeting tools, payment providers, and messaging

  Where it doesn't

  • The Forever Free plan is limited to one user
  • Multiple workspaces and revenue reports require Premium
  • Flex uses a tailored plan for custom requirements

• Fresha — where it wins

  • Combines booking, client records, payments, POS, inventory, and memberships
  • Supports group appointments, reminders, deposits, and cancellation protection
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with Google Calendar sync

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts with paid plans after a 7-day trial
  • Integrations are limited to a small set of listed platforms
  • Does not clearly document a round-robin scheduling mode

• Zoho Bookings9.1/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A flexible scheduler with a capable free tier and strong Zoho ecosystem fit.

  Visit Zoho BookingsFull verdict →
• Fresha8.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad operations platform for booking, client management, payments, and salon workflows.

  Visit FreshaFull verdict →