Comparison
Slotora vs Fresha
Fresha is the biggest name in salon software — and its marketplace model is exactly why many independents look for an alternative. Here is the honest, feature-by-feature picture.
Try Slotora free| Slotora | Fresha | |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription price | Free | Free (subscription-free model) |
| Commission on new clients | 0%, forever | Charged on marketplace-sourced clients |
| Card processing fees | None from us (Stripe's own fees apply later) | Per-transaction fees |
| Online booking page | ||
| Consumer marketplace app | ||
| Per-staff schedules & split shifts | ||
| Gift cards & session passes | ||
| Coupons / promotions | ||
| Automatic waitlist | ||
| Multi-service booking (cart) | ||
| Client emails in 6 languages | ||
| Excel/CSV migration wizard | ||
| Free client data export | ||
| AI marketing copywriter |
The honest caveat
If a consumer marketplace feeding you walk-in demand matters more than commission costs, Fresha's marketplace is real and large. Do the maths on what each new client actually costs you there.
Switching takes a day — our migration centre reads any Excel or CSV.