Head to head · Salon, spa & gym software
Salonist vs Fresha for Business
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Salonist rates highest.
| Compare | Salonist | Fresha for Business |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Salon, spa & gym software | Salon, spa & gym software |
| Vendor | Salonist | Fresha |
| Headquarters | Chandigarh, Punjab | London, United Kingdom |
| Made in India | Yes | No |
| Starting price | ₹2,000/mo | Free |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2017 | 2015 |
| Best for | Small business, SMB, Mid-market | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Salonist: pros & cons
- +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +One of the top-ranked salon, spa & gym software options in our catalogue
- −No permanently free plan
Key features
- Online appointment booking
- Membership and package management
- Staff commission and rosters
- GST billing and inventory
- WhatsApp and SMS reminders
- Loyalty and feedback
Fresha for Business: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +11 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Online appointment booking
- Membership and package management
- Staff commission and rosters
- GST billing and inventory
- WhatsApp and SMS reminders
- Loyalty and feedback
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See Salonist live, with an App Advisor discount
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Salonist or Fresha for Business?+
Salonist scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.6/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Fresha for Business has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Salonist cheaper than Fresha for Business?+
Salonist starts at ₹2,000/mo and Fresha for Business at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Salonist to Fresha for Business?+
Most salon, spa & gym software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.
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