Comparison
Reeserved vs Fresha: Salon Booking Without Commission
Fresha (formerly Shedul) offers free scheduling software for salons and spas, which sounds great until you read the fine print. Fresha charges 20% commission on new client bookings, plus payment processing fees, and takes a cut of no-show protection charges. Reeserved charges a flat monthly fee with zero commission on any booking, ever.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Reeserved | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | INR 999/month ($12) | Free (but commission-based) |
| Commission on new clients | 0% | 20% on new client bookings |
| Commission on existing clients | 0% | 0% (but payment processing fees apply) |
| No-show protection fee | No additional fee | Fee per protected appointment |
| Business types supported | 21+ types (salons, sports, clinics, etc.) | Salons and spas only |
| Multi-currency | 20+ currencies | Limited currencies |
| Your data ownership | You own all customer data | Data lives on Fresha's platform |
| Marketplace listing | Your own branded booking page | Listed on Fresha marketplace (alongside competitors) |
| Best for | Salons that want predictable costs and full data ownership | New salons that need free software and marketplace exposure |
Why Businesses Switch to Reeserved
- Stop paying 20% commission on new client bookings
- Own your customer data instead of building Fresha's database
- Your booking page is yours, not a marketplace listing next to competitors
- Predictable monthly costs instead of variable commission-based pricing
- Supports 21+ business types if you expand beyond salon services
Who Is Each Platform Best For?
Choose Reeserved if...
Established salons and spas that generate their own clients and want zero-commission booking with full data ownership.
Choose Fresha if...
New salons that need free software and rely on marketplace discovery to attract their first clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fresha really free?
Fresha's base scheduling is free, but it charges 20% commission on new client bookings, payment processing fees on all transactions, and additional fees for no-show protection. For a busy salon, these costs quickly exceed a flat monthly fee.
How much does the 20% commission cost a typical salon?
A salon that gets 20 new clients per month at an average of $80 per visit pays $320/month in Fresha commission. That is more than 25x what Reeserved's Growth plan costs.
Will I lose marketplace exposure by switching to Reeserved?
Fresha's marketplace sends you clients, but at a 20% cost. With Reeserved, you own your booking page and can promote it on Google, Instagram, and your website. The clients you attract are 100% yours.
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