GetSalonPOS vs Fresha without the client fee
Fresha is widely used by salons, including in the UAE, with low per-member subscription prices and a consumer marketplace. It charges a one-time fee on new clients who come through its marketplace. GetSalonPOS has no marketplace and no fee on any client.
Which should a hair salon choose?
Fresha suits salons that want marketplace discovery and are comfortable with the new-client fee. GetSalonPOS suits salons that already fill their book from Instagram, WhatsApp and regulars, want commission and backbar built in, and want to keep every client fee-free.
Fresha vs GetSalonPOS, feature by feature
| What matters | GetSalonPOS | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per chair band, flat | Per bookable team member |
| New-client fee | None | One-time fee on marketplace new clients |
| Deposits | Per service, client credit | Yes |
| Commission | Tiered, retail, splits | Yes |
| Backbar & purchase orders | Yes | Product inventory |
| UAE VAT display | AED, VAT included | Supported |
| Pakistan | PKR pricing, JazzCash/Easypaisa as payment methods | Limited |
| Languages | 30+ incl. Urdu, Arabic, Vietnamese, Korean | Many languages |
Based on public information checked 2026-10-18 (Costbench, Booksy 2026 guide, Dupple). Features and prices change; check Fresha's own site. Fresha is a trademark of its owner; we are not affiliated.
Where Fresha is the better pick
- A consumer marketplace with strong reach in some cities
- Low entry subscription price
- Polished client-facing booking app
Where GetSalonPOS is the better pick
- No fee on any client, ever
- Flat price by chair band
- Backbar stock with purchase orders
- Local Pakistan pricing and payment habits
How to switch from Fresha
Export your data
Export your client list from Fresha (Clients → export) and your product list; send us the files.
We import it, free
Clients, services, products and stock; we check the result with you.
Set up the book
Durations, processing gaps, stylists, deposits and commission rules.
Run both for a week
New bookings in GetSalonPOS, old ones finish where they are.
Swap the booking link
Instagram bio, Google profile, WhatsApp. Then cancel the old plan.
Leave Fresha for a flat price.
14-day free trial, no cardNo contractFree importSalon plan from $49/mo
Fresha questions
Comparing
What is Fresha's new-client fee?
Fresha charges a one-time fee on new clients who book through its marketplace. At the time we checked: Plus a one-time 20% (minimum $6) fee on new clients from its marketplace. Check Fresha's current terms.
Is GetSalonPOS cheaper than Fresha?
For a small team on Fresha with few marketplace clients, prices can be similar. As the team grows, or if many new clients arrive through the marketplace, a flat chair-band price with no client fee usually costs less. Use the calculator.
Does GetSalonPOS show prices with VAT for the UAE?
Yes. UAE prices are shown with 5% VAT included and receipts show VAT per your tax settings.
How do clients find me without a marketplace?
Your booking link in your Instagram bio, Google Business Profile, WhatsApp Business and website. The bundle adds a managed website and marketing snapshot.
Can I take deposits like on Fresha?
Yes, per service, through your own payment methods. See deposits.
Switching
Can I import my clients from Fresha?
Yes. Export your client list (and services and products where Fresha allows it) as a CSV and we import it free. Appointment history usually comes across as notes on each client. See switching.
Will I lose my future bookings when I switch?
No, if you plan it. We import upcoming appointments from your export or you run both systems for one or two weeks, taking new bookings only in GetSalonPOS until the old book empties.
Do I need new hardware?
Usually not. GetSalonPOS runs in a browser on the tablet or computer you already have. Card machines stay with your own processor. See the hardware guide.