SlotCut vs Fresha
Both platforms help beauty professionals manage bookings, but they take very different approaches to pricing. Here's an honest comparison.
Fresha is one of the largest salon booking platforms globally, serving over 120,000 businesses. Their Independent plan costs $19.95/month for a single user, and the Team plan costs $14.95/month per bookable team member. On top of that, Fresha charges payment processing fees of 2.79% + $0.20 per online transaction (2.29% + $0.20 in-person), plus a 20% one-time commission (minimum $6) on new clients from their marketplace. These extra costs add up significantly for busy salons.
SlotCut takes a different approach with transparent, flat-rate pricing. You pay $11.99/month per staff member and keep 100% of your revenue. No transaction fees, no commission, no hidden costs. You use your own payment processor and maintain full control over your business.
Let's break down the key differences to help you decide which platform is right for your beauty business.
Pricing Comparison
SlotCut
Per staff member. All features included. Zero commission. Zero transaction fees.
- Zero commission fees
- All features included
- 14-day free trial
- Cancel anytime
Fresha
$19.95/month for 1 user (Independent) or $14.95/month per team member (Team plan). Plus 2.79% + $0.20 per online card payment. 20% one-time commission on new marketplace clients (min $6). Extra fees for SMS ($0.02/text after allowance), marketing texts ($0.08/text), premium add-ons like Loyalty ($59.95/mo) and Insights ($9.95/person/mo).
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Pricing & Fees
Booking & Scheduling
Business Management
Communication
Payments
Optional Add-ons
Why Switch from Fresha to SlotCut?
Keep 100% of Revenue
With Fresha, you pay 2.79% + $0.20 per online transaction. On a $60 service, that's $1.87. With 20 appointments a day, that's $37.40/day or $1,122/month in payment fees alone. SlotCut charges zero transaction fees.
Lower Monthly Cost
SlotCut costs $11.99/month per staff member vs Fresha's $19.95/month (Independent) or $14.95/month per person (Team). Before you even count transaction fees, you're already saving.
No Surprise Add-on Costs
Fresha charges extra for Loyalty ($59.95/mo), Insights ($9.95/person/mo), Google Rating Boost ($14.95/mo), and premium support ($14.95/mo). SlotCut includes all features in one plan.
Own Your Client Data
With Fresha, clients belong to their marketplace. With SlotCut, your clients are YOUR clients. You own the relationship and the data.
No Marketplace Commission
Fresha charges a 20% one-time commission (minimum $6) on every new client from their marketplace. SlotCut never takes commission on any booking.
Use Your Own Payments
Keep your existing payment setup. SlotCut doesn't force you into a specific payment processor or take a cut of your payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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