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Fresha vs Timely
Booking, payments and client records for salons, spas and barbers, with a consumer marketplace. Salon and spa booking software with client records, payments and text reminders.
| Fresha | Timely | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Build: $26, Elevate: $39, Innovate: $47 per staff member a month, billed in USD when we checked. |
| Free plan | No. 7-day free trial. Booking links, Facebook and Instagram bookings and email/app notifications are included free. | No. 14-day free trial, no card needed. |
| Best for | Salons and barbers who want online booking plus new clients from a marketplace. | Salons that want no new-client fees and included text reminders. |
| 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. | Per-staff pricing. Our check showed US-dollar prices; the provider may show pounds to UK visitors. |
| UK notes | Our check showed US-dollar prices; the provider may show pounds to UK visitors. | Payments available in the UK. Our check showed US-dollar prices; the provider may show pounds to UK visitors. |
| Made by | Fresha | Timely |
| Checked | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Our verdict
For most small UK businesses starting out, Fresha is the easier first pick because its entry plan costs less. Pick Timely instead if this sounds like you: salons that want no new-client fees and included text reminders.
UK price difference
Cheapest paid plans: Fresha $19.95 (Independent, per month); Timely $26 (Build, per staff member a month). Fresha is $6.05 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 Timely for: salons that want no new-client fees and included text reminders.
Neither has a free plan; use the free trials where offered before you commit. Prices change, so check the provider's page before buying.
Other bookings to consider
Booksy
Booking app for hair, beauty and barbers with a marketplace listing and marketing tools.
Calendly
Online booking links that let customers pick a time that suits your calendar.
Full details
Fresha tool page · Timely tool page · How we check prices
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