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BookFlow vs Fresha
"Free" software that takes 2.29% of every sale, or transparent pricing you can budget for?
The hidden cost of "free"
Fresha charges 2.29% + 20c on every card transaction. A salon doing $30k/month in card payments pays $687/month in processing fees alone. BookFlow for 5 staff: $260/month.
| Feature | BookFlow | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking | ||
| Staff calendars | All plans | Unlimited |
| SMS reminders | 100-300/staff included | Extra cost |
| Email notifications | ||
| Client database | ||
| Point of sale | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Payment processing | From 1.75% + $0.30 | 2.29% + 20c mandatory |
| Subscription fee | $34-63/staff/mo | "Free" |
| Data export | Anytime, no restrictions | Platform-dependent |
| Free data import | ||
| Australian support | Limited |
BookFlow also offers optional Website Builder, Online Shop, and Marketing add-ons. Book a demo to learn more.
Predictable costs
BookFlow is a flat per-staff monthly fee. Fresha's costs scale with your revenue — busy months cost more.
Payment flexibility
Connect your own Stripe account with BookFlow. Fresha requires their payment processing at 2.29% + 20c.
Data ownership
Export your BookFlow data anytime. No restrictions, no exit fees.
Local support
Australian-based support in your timezone. Phone and email.