Fresha alternative

Fresha charges 20% commission. Clippr charges zero.

Fresha's base plan is free, but charges 20% commission on new clients from the marketplace plus per-booking fees. Clippr is a flat monthly fee — no commissions, no per-booking charges.

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The real cost of "free" booking software

Fresha's base plan is free. But when you take bookings from new clients discovered through the Fresha marketplace, Fresha charges 20% commission. For a barber charging £30 per cut, that’s £6 per booking going to Fresha.

Fresha also charges a per-booking fee for payment processing. These fees are small individually, but they accumulate over time. A busy barber can end up paying more in Fresha fees than they would on a flat-fee platform like Clippr.

Clippr is £29 per month for solo barbers. No commission. No per-booking fees. No marketplace where your competitors are listed next to you. You get a branded booking page, deposit collection, walk-in queue, and automated rebooking — all for a predictable flat fee.

Fresha vs Clippr

Fresha
Clippr
New client commission
20% via marketplace
None
Per-booking fee
Yes
None
Monthly fee
Free tier + fees
From £29 flat
Marketplace listing
Yes — with competitors
No — your page only
Branded booking page
Limited
Full branding
Deposit collection
Available
Built-in via Stripe
Walk-in queue
Not included
Included
Client data ownership
Platform-owned
You own it

Flat monthly fee — no commission

No 20% new client commission. No per-booking fees. Keep every pound you earn.

Branded booking page

Your page, your brand. No marketplace, no competitor listings. Clients book directly from you.

Deposit collection

Require deposits via Stripe at booking. Transparent pricing — you set the deposit, you keep it.

Walk-in queue

Built-in walk-in queue. Included in all plans. Not available on Fresha.

Automated rebooking

Rebooking nudges sent automatically. Bring clients back without manual follow-up.

Your data — owned by you

Your client list belongs to you. Export it anytime. No platform lock-in.

What you get when you switch from Fresha

  • Flat monthly fee — no commission, no per-booking charges
  • Branded booking page with no competitor listings
  • Deposit collection via Stripe
  • Walk-in queue management included
  • Automated confirmation, reminder, and rebooking emails
  • Client CRM with visit history and notes
  • Loyalty programme and promotions engine
  • CSV import for your existing Fresha client list
  • Your client data — owned by you, exportable anytime

Frequently asked questions

Is Fresha really free?

Fresha's base plan is free, but it charges a 20% commission on new clients acquired through the Fresha marketplace. For existing clients, it charges a booking fee per transaction. These fees add up quickly for a busy barber.

How is Clippr different from Fresha?

Clippr charges a flat monthly fee with no commission and no per-booking fees. You get a branded booking page that is not a marketplace, so clients book directly from you — not from a platform that also lists your competitors.

Can I import my Fresha client list to Clippr?

Yes. Export your client list from Fresha as a CSV and import it into Clippr. Your clients are added to your CRM automatically.

Does Clippr have a free plan?

Clippr does not have a permanent free plan, but there is a free trial with no card required. The Solo plan is £29 per month after the trial.

Will my clients need to create a new account to book through Clippr?

No. Clients book on Clippr using just their name and phone number. No account creation required. The booking process takes under 2 minutes.

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