COMPARE
Tresse vs Fresha
How Tresse compares to Fresha for salons that want transparent pricing without hidden processing fees.
Tresse
$120 / month
- Every feature included
- Unlimited staff and clients
- No upgrade tiers
- Free migration
- AI discovery built in
Fresha
$14.95+ / staff / month (+ processing and marketplace fees)
Target: Budget-conscious salons and solo practitioners worldwide
Strengths
- Low base subscription price
- Large marketplace for client discovery
- Available in 120+ countries
- Built-in commission tracking and timesheets
- Developer API with webhooks and sandbox
Limitations
- 20% marketplace fee on new clients (min $6 each)
- Payment processing fees on every transaction (2.19% + $0.20)
- Total cost rises quickly with transaction volume
- Limited customization and branding options
- No built-in AI discovery for ChatGPT or Claude
FEATURE COMPARISON
Side by side.
| Feature | Tresse | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking page | ||
| Calendar management | ||
| POS / checkout | ||
| Client management | ||
| Staff scheduling | ||
| SMS & email reminders | ||
| Memberships & packages | Team plan | |
| Gift cards | Add-on | |
| Marketing automation | Team plan | |
| Inventory management | ||
| Reports & analytics | ||
| Multi-location | ||
| Public API | ||
| AI discovery (ChatGPT, Claude) | -- | |
| Embeddable booking widget | ||
| Commission tracking | Team plan | |
| Custom forms & waivers | Limited | |
| HIPAA compliance mode | -- |
Ready to switch?
We handle the migration from Fresha for free. Your clients, services, and appointment history come with you.
Start free for 30 days →$120/month flat. Every feature included. No credit card required.