vs Fresha
Fresha isn't free anymore.
The fees stayed.
Fresha now charges $19.95/mo (or $14.95 per team member), takes a one-time 20% fee on every new marketplace client (minimum $6), and bills processing on top. Mane is $19/mo with zero commission. Forever.
Side by side.
| Mane (Pro $19/mo) | Fresha | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly base | $19/mo · cancel anytime | $19.95/mo solo · $14.95/mo per team member |
| Commission on bookings | 0% — always | 20% per new marketplace client (min $6) |
| Payment processing | Card fees only — Mane adds 0% | 2.29% + $0.20 in person · 2.79% + $0.20 online |
| Who owns your client list | Yours — full export whenever you ask. | Locked to Fresha |
| SMS reminders | Included | 100 free/mo, then $0.02 per text |
| Texts clients who stopped booking | Included | Not available |
| Sends you new clients | No — bring your own clients | Yes — 20% fee per new client |
| Contract | Month-to-month | No contract |
The receipt
15 new marketplace clients/mo. Avg visit $70.
Fresha cut: 20% × $1,050 = $210/mo in new-client fees alone.
Plus the monthly subscription and card processing on every transaction.
Mane Pro: $19/mo. Zero commission, ever.
Common questions.
- Is the marketplace optional on Fresha?You can opt out. But then you're paying the subscription for calendar software — you lose the main reason most pros join.
- What are Fresha's fees?A $19.95/mo subscription (solo) or $14.95 per team member, card processing at 2.29% + $0.20 in person (2.79% + $0.20 online), and a one-time 20% fee (min $6) on each new client from the marketplace. Mane is $19/mo — you pay Stripe's card fee and nothing to us.
- Can I bring my client list?Yes. Mane brings your existing clients over free. Your relationships, your records.
- Does Mane have a marketplace?No — that's the trade. We're for pros who already have clients and want to keep what they earn.