Simple vs Fresha
Last reviewed: September 2026
Fresha pricing is $14.95 per team member a month, with card fees of 2.29% + 20¢ in person and 2.79% + 20¢ online, plus a 20% commission on each new marketplace client's first booking. Simple charges 2.19% in person and 2.79% online with no per-payment fee and no commission, from $99 a month.
Competitor pricing last reviewed September 2026. Published rates change; check the vendor's current pricing page: Fresha pricing.
Key facts: Simple vs Fresha
- Fresha plans: Independent $19.95/mo (1 team member), Team $14.95 per team member, Enterprise custom. Published by Fresha.
- Every Fresha card payment carries 20¢ on top of the percentage, plus 10¢ per Tap to Pay authorization.
- New clients found through the Fresha marketplace cost 20% of their first booking, $6 minimum, $200 maximum.
- Simple: $99, $199 or $399 per month, 2.19% in person, 2.79% online, no commission.
Which Fresha fees don't show on the plan price?
Fresha's plan price is modest. The cost sits in three places the plan page does not total for you: a fixed 20¢ on every payment, a 20% commission on new marketplace clients, and paid add-ons for loyalty and messaging.
| Fresha fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| In-person card rate | 2.29% + 20¢ (+10¢ per Tap to Pay authorization) | Published by Fresha |
| Online card rate | 2.79% + 20¢ | Published by Fresha |
| Manual entry | 3.30% + 20¢ | Published by Fresha |
| New marketplace client | 20% of first booking, $6 min, $200 max | Published by Fresha |
| Marketing texts | $0.08 each | Published by Fresha |
| Reminder texts | 100 free, then $0.02 each | Published by Fresha |
| Client Loyalty | $59.95/mo per location | Published by Fresha |
| AI Concierge | $99.95/mo | Published by Fresha |
No minimum commitment. Deposits and no-show fees require Fresha payments.
How do Fresha fees compare with Simple's rates?
| Payment type | Fresha | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| In person | 2.29% + 20¢ | 2.19% |
| Online and card on file | 2.79% + 20¢ | 2.79% |
| Keyed | 3.30% + 20¢ | 2.79% |
| Marketplace commission | 20% of a new client's first booking | None |
The online percentage is the same on both. The difference online is Fresha's 20¢ per payment. In person, Simple is 0.10 points lower and also has no 20¢.
What does Fresha really cost a 5-person salon?
Using a salon with 5 providers, $30,000 a month at an $85 average ticket, 85% in person and 15% deposits or card on file.
Fresha: $25,500 x 2.29% + 300 x $0.20 + $4,500 x 2.79% + 53 x $0.20 = $780.10/mo, plus 5 x $14.95 = $10,258/yr
Simple: $25,500 x 2.19% + $4,500 x 2.79% = $684/mo, plus Small $99 = $9,396/yr
Difference before extras: about $862 a year
10 new marketplace clients a month at 20% of $85: +$170/mo, or $2,040/yr
Client Loyalty add-on at $59.95/mo: +$719/yr
Savings Calculator
Live math using verified August 2026 published rates.
Which of these do you use?
Simple
Processing only
$10,512
per year
Square
Processing + feature add-ons
$16,608
per year
Annual total: processing + on-toggle feature costs. Base software shown below.
Simple software
Square software
Free plan by default; $49/mo Plus and $149/mo Premium exist. Plus fee is counted above when a Plus-only feature is on.
You save
$6,096
per year vs Square
Not for sale at any price on Square
Estimates based on published August 2026 rates and typical published app pricing. Courier fees (DoorDash/Uber) excluded for Square delivery. Your actuals may vary.
Savings Calculator
Salon, spa and studio pricing, verified September 2026.
The rest is paid in person.
Which of these do you use?
Simple
Processing + plan
$9,396
per year
Fresha
Processing + software + fees
$10,258
per year
Annual total: processing + software + add-ons, both sides.
Simple plan
Simple Small plan: $99/mo (5 users)
Fresha plan
Fresha Team: 5 x $14.95 = $74.75/mo
You save
$862
per year vs Fresha
Vagaro, GlossGenius and Fresha figures are published by each vendor, verified September 2026. Boulevard card rates and Mindbody card rates are third-party estimates. Your actuals may vary.
Is Fresha's marketplace worth the commission?
For a new salon with an empty book, paying 20% once for a client who returns for years can be a fair trade. For an established salon, the commission is paid on clients who might have found you anyway. Simple has no consumer marketplace, so if marketplace discovery is how you plan to grow, factor that in.
Who fits Fresha and who fits Simple?
- Fresha is best for solo and small salons that want free marketplace exposure and are fine paying per new client.
- Simple is best for established salons that fill their own book and want loyalty included instead of $59.95 a month extra.
Other options: the salon software guide, Vagaro alternatives and Simple vs Vagaro.
Who should choose Fresha instead?
New salons that depend on marketplace discovery to fill the book. Fresha's marketplace brings first-time clients, and Simple does not offer one.
Frequently asked questions
Fresha publishes Independent at $19.95/mo for one team member and Team at $14.95 per team member per month. Enterprise is custom priced.
Fresha charges 2.29% + 20¢ in person (plus 10¢ per Tap to Pay authorization), 2.79% + 20¢ online and 3.30% + 20¢ for manual entry.
Fresha takes 20% of a new marketplace client's first booking, with a $6 minimum and $200 maximum. It is charged once per new client.
Yes. Client Loyalty is a $59.95/mo add-on per location. Simple includes loyalty on every plan.
Simple charges no marketplace commission and no per-payment fee, at 2.19% in person and 2.79% online from $99/mo. For a 5-provider salon it costs about $862 a year less than Fresha before commissions.
Keep every new client's first booking
No commission, no 20¢ per payment, loyalty included.