Fresha charges 20% on every new client you bring in. Rekur charges zero commissions — and does the work Fresha leaves for you: autonomous cancellation recovery, AI waitlist filling, and 24/7 client management.
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Fresha's "free" plan takes 20% of every new client booking. On 50 new clients at $100 each, that's $1,000 gone — every month. The more you grow, the more you pay.
When someone cancels, Fresha notifies you. Then you manually check the waitlist, reach out to clients, and try to fill the slot. By then, the window is gone.
Fresha sends reminders, but when a client doesn't show up, you're on your own. No automatic rescheduling. No waitlist filling. Just lost revenue.
Fresha doesn't automatically reach out to clients who haven't rebooked. That $80 cut that walked in 6 weeks ago? Gone to the salon down the street.
A complete breakdown of what you actually get — and what you don't.
| Feature | Fresha | Rekur Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | 20% commission on new clients | Flat pricing, zero commissions |
| Monthly subscription cost | $200–$400/mo (Fresha Plus) | Free to start |
| Autonomous booking management | ✕ Manual workflow | ✓ Full AI agent |
| Cancellation recovery | ✕ You do it manually | ✓ Automatic — fills slot instantly |
| Waitlist automation | ✕ Basic / manual | ✓ AI-powered, instant notification |
| No-show recovery | ✕ Not included | ✓ Autonomous outreach to fill slot |
| Client re-engagement | ✕ Manual campaigns only | ✓ Automatically contacts lapsed clients |
| Schedule optimization | ✕ Manual scheduling | ✓ AI fills gaps, suggests upsells |
| 24/7 booking without staff | ✓ Online booking available | ✓ + AI manages communications 24/7 |
| Appointment reminders | ✓ Automated reminders | ✓ Reminders + autonomous follow-up |
| Hidden fees | Processing fees, marketplace fees | Zero hidden fees |
| Free to start | ✓ Free plan (with 20% commission) | ✓ Free, no commissions ever |
The math on Fresha's "free" plan isn't what it looks like.
The moment a cancellation comes in, Rekur contacts the next person on your waitlist automatically. No manual checking. No phone calls. The slot gets filled before it costs you money.
Rekur analyzes your booking patterns and eliminates dead gaps in your schedule. It suggests upsells at the right moment and maximizes revenue per working hour — something Fresha's calendar can't do.
When a regular client hasn't rebooked in 4–6 weeks, Rekur reaches out automatically with a personalized message. Fresha requires you to run manual campaigns. Rekur just handles it.
Bookings at 11pm, cancellation at 6am, questions during your busiest hour — Rekur handles all of it. Your clients get instant responses. You don't lift a finger.
"I was paying Fresha hundreds in commissions every month and still spending 2 hours a day on the phone. Switched to Rekur and my schedule runs itself."
Salon owner, switching from Fresha
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Try Rekur Free →No. Rekur charges zero commissions on any booking, ever. Fresha's free plan takes 20% of every new client booking — on 50 new clients at $100 each, that's $1,000/month going to Fresha. Rekur is flat pricing. The more you grow, the more you save compared to Fresha.
Fresha is a scheduling tool — it gives you a calendar and you do the work. Rekur is an AI agent that does the work for you: automatic cancellation recovery, waitlist filling, lapsed client outreach, schedule optimization, and 24/7 communication. You stop managing the calendar and start focusing on your clients.
Yes. You can run Rekur alongside Fresha while you evaluate it — no commitment needed. Most salon owners book a free session first to experience how Rekur handles bookings from the client side, then decide from there. Setup takes about 5 minutes.
Yes. Try Rekur free — no credit card required. You can experience the full booking flow, see how the AI handles confirmations and reminders, and decide if it's right for your business before spending anything.
Most Fresha alternatives (Booksy, Vagaro, Square Appointments) are still just scheduling tools with different pricing models. Rekur is fundamentally different: it's an AI agent that autonomously manages your entire appointment operation. The category shift isn't just pricing — it's moving from "better calendar" to "AI front desk that runs itself."
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