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Head to head · prices checked October 18, 2026

getbarberpos vs Fresha for barbershops

Fresha is a salon and spa booking platform with a large marketplace; getbarberpos is a barbershop POS with one flat price per shop. Fresha charges about $14.95 per bookable team member a month ($19.95 for a solo plan) and a 20% fee on new marketplace clients; getbarberpos charges no new-client fee. Prices checked October 18, 2026.

The fair verdict

Fresha suits shops that want marketplace exposure, especially across Europe, the UK and the Gulf, and do not mind a fee on new clients. For a barbershop with regulars, walk-ins and renters, getbarberpos is simpler and cheaper, with no fee on your growth.

getbarberpos vs Fresha, line by line

Comparison table
What mattersgetbarberposFresha
Starting price$15 a month for one chair$19.95 a month for a solo plan
A five-barber shop$39 a month, flatAbout $75 a month ($14.95 per member)
Pricing modelPer shopPer bookable team member
New-client feesNone20% on new clients from the marketplace
Client marketplaceNo; your own booking page onlyYes
Built forBarbershopsSalons, spas and barbers
Booth rent ledgerBuilt in: rent, due dates, paid or late, receiptsCheck their current plan
Walk-in queue boardBuilt in, any-barber or pick-a-barberCheck their current plan
Card processingYour own processor, no markup from usFresha's own payments; check their current rates
Languages and marketsEnglish, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu; USA, UAE, Pakistan pricingMany countries including the UAE; check for Pakistan

Competitor details from public pricing pages and guides, checked October 18, 2026: Fresha pricing (CostBench) (opens in a new tab). Vendors change plans — check theirs before deciding. Trademarks belong to their owners.

Where Fresha is stronger

  • Fresha's marketplace is strong in many cities, including Dubai, and can fill empty slots with new clients.
  • Fresha covers salons and spas too, so a mixed hair-and-beauty business can run on one platform.
  • Payments, deposits and no-show protection are built into Fresha's own payments.

Who should stay: Stay on Fresha if a real share of your new clients comes through the Fresha marketplace, or you run a mixed salon and spa where most services are booked well ahead.

Where getbarberpos is stronger

  • No fee on new clients: a client who books through your page costs you nothing extra.
  • One flat price per shop instead of a fee for every bookable barber.
  • Barbershop tools out of the box: booth rent ledger, walk-in board and tips per barber.
  • Keep your own card processor, with local pricing in the USA, the UAE and Pakistan.
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Switching from Fresha

  1. 01

    Export your clients

    Download your client list from Fresha as a CSV file. If you cannot find the export, ask their support for it; your client list is yours.

  2. 02

    Start the free trial

    Sign up for getbarberpos with no card, add your shop, your barbers and your service menu. Most shops have a working register in about 20 minutes.

  3. 03

    Import and check

    Import the CSV of clients (and products, if you sell retail). Spot-check a few regulars, then add cut notes as they come in.

  4. 04

    Run both for a week

    Keep Fresha open for bookings already made, take new bookings in getbarberpos, and cancel the old plan once the book has moved over.

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FAQ · 8 questions

Questions shop owners ask

Q01Is getbarberpos cheaper than Fresha?

For a shop with several barbers, usually yes, and there is no fee on new clients. Fresha is about $14.95 per bookable member a month plus 20% on new marketplace clients. Prices checked October 18, 2026.

Q02Does getbarberpos charge a fee on new clients?

No. There is no new-client commission on any plan.

Q03Does getbarberpos have a marketplace like Fresha?

No. You get your own booking page to share on WhatsApp, Instagram or Google, but no consumer marketplace.

Q04Which is better for a Dubai gents salon?

Fresha is popular in Dubai for its marketplace. getbarberpos gives you VAT-inclusive AED pricing, Arabic and Urdu screens and commission per barber without a new-client fee. Pick based on whether the marketplace brings you real clients.

Q05Can I import my Fresha clients?

Yes, by CSV. Export your client list and import it into getbarberpos.

Q06Does getbarberpos handle deposits?

You can take part payments on a booking and settle the rest on the day. Card deposits go through your own processor.

Q07Can I keep my own card terminal?

Yes. getbarberpos works with your processor and adds no markup.

Q08Where do these Fresha prices come from?

From a public pricing guide cited on this page, checked October 18, 2026. Fresha changes plans and fees, so check their site before you decide.

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  • Cancel any time
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