A Commission-Free Alternative to Fresha
Fresha is free to use — but charges commission on new clients acquired through their marketplace. Once your business grows, those commissions compound. Nextro is £29/month flat with zero commission on any appointment, ever.
Nextro is personal trainer booking software built for the UK — clients book and pay upfront, so you never have to chase.
Why businesses switch from Fresha to Nextro
Fresha charges commission on new clients discovered through its marketplace — typically 20–35% of the first appointment fee. On a £60 colour appointment, that's up to £21 paid to a platform for a client you now serve every 6–8 weeks at full price. Nextro is £29/month with no commission on any booking from any source.
Fresha is a marketplace. Your salon is listed alongside competitors. A client who finds you on Fresha can just as easily book someone else next time. Nextro gives you a private booking page — your link, your brand, your client relationship.
Fresha's algorithm controls your visibility. A competitor outspending on Fresha's boost features can push your salon down the rankings overnight. With Nextro, there is no ranking, no algorithm, no competition for attention — just your booking page.
Clients booked through Fresha's marketplace are, in part, Fresha's clients. Nextro clients are 100% yours — their contact details, booking history, and credit spend live in your account and go nowhere else.
At scale, the commission gap is enormous. A salon doing £8,000/month in appointments through Fresha's new-client channel at 25% commission pays £2,000 to Fresha. Nextro's total platform cost: £29.
Nextro vs Fresha: feature comparison
| Feature | Nextro | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking page | ||
| Card payments via Stripe | ||
| No commission on any appointment | ||
| Flat monthly pricing | ||
| Private client directory (not a marketplace) | ||
| Deposit / upfront payment at booking | ||
| Automated booking confirmations | ||
| No marketplace competitors on your page | ||
| UK-first design |
Nextro is a better fit if you:
Common questions
How much commission does Fresha charge?
Fresha charges commission on new clients acquired through its marketplace — this is typically 20–35% of the first appointment. For a £60 appointment, that's up to £21 per new client. Returning clients booked directly cost no commission.
Is Nextro free like Fresha?
Nextro is not free — it's £29/month. But unlike Fresha, Nextro charges zero commission on any appointment from any source. For a salon with consistent booking volume, £29/month is significantly cheaper than Fresha's compounding commission.
Will I lose new client discovery if I leave Fresha?
Fresha's marketplace does drive new client discovery, which Nextro doesn't replicate. The typical switch strategy: keep Fresha for discovery while running Nextro for your established client base, then migrate fully once your Nextro booking page is the primary channel.
Can I move my Fresha client list to Nextro?
Yes — you can add your client contacts manually and share your new Nextro booking link. Most salons complete the migration within a day.
Does Nextro support deposits like Fresha?
Yes — Nextro collects full payment (or a deposit amount you set) upfront at the time of booking via Stripe. This significantly reduces no-shows.
How much does Nextro cost?
Nextro is £29/month — flat-rate, zero commission on any appointment, cancel anytime. Start with a 14-day free trial.
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Stop funding your competitors' discovery
Fresha's marketplace puts your business next to competitors on every page. Every commission you pay funds a platform that shows your clients other options. Nextro is your private booking system — £29/month, no commission, no marketplace. Your clients see only you.
Stop paying Fresha commission — switch to Nextro
Nextro is personal trainer booking software for UK coaches. £29/month, keep 100% of what you charge, and your booking page runs itself.
No long-term contract. Cancel anytime.