GetApp offers objective, independent research and verified user reviews. We may earn a referral fee when you visit a vendor through our links.

Our commitment

Independent research methodology

Our researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research, and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology.

Learn more

Verified user reviews

GetApp maintains a proprietary database of millions of in-depth, verified user reviews across thousands of products in hundreds of software categories. Our data scientists apply advanced modeling techniques to identify key insights about products based on those reviews. We may also share aggregated ratings and select excerpts from those reviews throughout our site.

Our human moderators verify that reviewers are real people and that reviews are authentic. They use leading tech to analyze text quality and to detect plagiarism and generative AI.

Learn more

How GetApp ensures transparency

GetApp lists all providers across its website—not just those that pay us—so that users can make informed purchase decisions. GetApp is free for users. Software providers pay us for sponsored profiles to receive web traffic and sales opportunities. Sponsored profiles include a link-out icon that takes users to the provider’s website.

Learn more

Phorest vs Fresha Comparison (2026)

Add to Compare

Compare similar apps

Vagaro

4.7

DaySmart Salon

4.4

GlossGenius

4.8

Good recommendations?

Phorest

Fresha

Overview

Phorest is barbershop and salon management software for growth-focused businesses, combining bookings, payments, client management, marketing, loyalty and reporting to reduce no-shows, grow client spend, improve retention and support single or multi-location growth.

Fresha is the world's leading online booking software for the beauty and wellness industry, including spas. Boost your sales and attract new clients with an all-in-one solution for salons, spas, barbers and therapists.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

14.95

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.8

431

372

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

86%

would recommend this app

4.8

1.4K

1.2K

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

89%

would recommend this app

Pros

“The price is higher than all other platforms similar, I feel like if I have two locations we should be able to split sms msgs between both locations, I’m paying for them already and if I don’t use all in one location I should have ability to use at other location.”

Andrea R.

Owner

“Online booking has been great and the fact that we can requests deposits for first time client's and also give them a policy notice for no/shows-late appointment.”

Mario M.

Salon owner

“The ease of use, keeping track of clients history, notes, the chat feature in the desktop version, and the quick response from support if I need help with anything.”

Christina Q.

Owner Operator

Pros

“I will be cancelling my whole debit system and booking system with my salon with this company they like to charge everything that they absolutely can and there’s definitely just as good other companies out there for booking systems besides Fresha that does just the same.”

Catherine B.

Business owner an aesthetician.

“I wasn’t aware about this issue because normally small amount processing was working fine, until we had a more premium service like hair extensions required payment over $1000 and client did a runner, after that I realised we won’t be able to charge her.”

Kay W.

Manager

“It’s not a complex system which is appealing to a small business along with the cost, however there are some usability issues that could be easily be fixed if they had good product [sensitive content hidden] and tech support.”

Pamela T.

President

Cons

“The only thing I wish I could fix about phorest is that phorest should automatically email the account holder when the inventory drops below the minimum quantity.”

Hailey S.

Owner

“The price is expensive, especially like I am one person and I pay $85 or something like that monthly so that’s lots for one person but as a group in Salon is a good price but not for me”

Felor D.

salon Davachi by Felor

“some reports are a bit confusing, like the retention report. when you archive a guest, they still have the availability to book, but wont show on the appointment screen until you unarchive them.”

April A.

salon leader and marketing director

Cons

“Unable to add two therapists to one appointment, latest pricing structure is far to expensive and unfair on very small businesses.”

Suphotjana P.

Operations Manager

“Fresha can have some bugs or issues in its booking system at times, including error messages or blank screens.”

Andie T.

Student

“I follow Fresha’s own advice by sending my direct booking link, yet the system still flags client as new marketplace clients. Despite clear evidence, support refuses to refund the fees, citing rigid policy and technicalities.”

Catherine N.

Holistic Therapist