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Fresha vs Calendly
Booking, payments and client records for salons, spas and barbers, with a consumer marketplace. Online booking links that let customers pick a time that suits your calendar.
| Fresha | Calendly | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Independent: $19.95 a month. Team: $14.95 per bookable team member a month. 20% one-time fee on new marketplace clients (minimum applies). Card fees extra. | Free plan (always free). Standard: $10 per seat a month. Teams: $16 per seat a month. Enterprise from $15k a year. |
| Free plan | No. 7-day free trial. Booking links, Facebook and Instagram bookings and email/app notifications are included free. | Yes. An always-free plan for basic scheduling. |
| Best for | Salons and barbers who want online booking plus new clients from a marketplace. | Consultants, trainers and anyone booking calls or appointments. |
| Watch out for | Marketplace commission on new clients and payment processing fees add up. Our check showed US-dollar prices; the provider may show pounds to UK visitors. | AI notetaker add-ons are extra on paid plans. |
| UK notes | Our check showed US-dollar prices; the provider may show pounds to UK visitors. | Prices are in US dollars. |
| Made by | Fresha | Calendly |
| Checked | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Our verdict
For most small UK businesses starting out, Calendly is the easier first pick because it has a free plan and its entry plan costs less. Pick Fresha instead if this sounds like you: salons and barbers who want online booking plus new clients from a marketplace.
UK price difference
Cheapest paid plans: Fresha $19.95 (Independent, per month); Calendly $10 (Standard, per seat a month). Calendly is $9.95 a month cheaper at entry level, though billing terms differ. Check on the provider page whether VAT is included before you buy.
Who should pick which?
- Choose Fresha for: salons and barbers who want online booking plus new clients from a marketplace.
- Choose Calendly for: consultants, trainers and anyone booking calls or appointments.
Only Calendly has a free plan, so you can try it first at no cost. Prices change, so check the provider's page before buying.
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Full details
Fresha tool page · Calendly tool page · How we check prices
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