Independent research · No sales team
Salon booking software, compared properly
Head-to-head matchups with real pricing math, Capterra-style feature tables, and honest verdicts — built for salon owners who research before they buy.
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- Head-to-head guides
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- Tools compared
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~$14.95/mo
~$29.99/mo
Verdict: Fresha for marketplace growth · Booksy for marketing tools
Tools we compare
Fresha
Booksy
Square Appointments
Mindbody
Vagaro
Acuity Scheduling
SimplyBook.me
Setmore
Popular comparisons
What salon owners actually search on Google
Fresha vs Booksy
The #1 salon comparison — pricing, marketplace fees, and who wins.
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Fresha vs Square
Salon-native booking vs free Square Appointments + POS.
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Square vs Booksy
Free tier vs subscription marketing powerhouse.
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Mindbody vs Fresha
Enterprise wellness platform vs modern salon booking.
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SimplyBook vs Setmore
Budget-friendly schedulers for small beauty businesses.
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Vagaro vs Mindbody
Salon/spa all-in-one vs industry giant.
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Booksy vs Vagaro
Barber-focused mobile app vs full salon suite.
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Acuity vs Fresha
Solo stylist scheduling vs salon marketplace.
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Not another generic listicle
We structure every comparison like the best software review sites — but focused only on salons, spas, and barbers.
Pricing depth
Per-staff costs, marketplace commissions, and worked examples — not just "from $X/mo".
Feature matrices
Categorized scheduling, payments, marketing, and staff tools — side by side.
Clear verdicts
Who should choose each tool — and who should pick the other. No fence-sitting.
Start with the most-searched matchup
Fresha (formerly Shedul) vs Booksy is the comparison salon owners research most. We break down subscription vs marketplace pricing, staff costs, and which platform fits your growth strategy.
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