Last updated: May 7, 2026
Fresha markets itself as "free" booking software, but that comes at a cost: a 20% commission on every new client. For growing Canadian salons, that adds up fast. Bookwize offers a transparent flat rate with zero commission, bilingual support, and full white-label branding.
| Feature | Bookwize | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $19/mo or $299 one-time | "Free" (with commissions) |
| One-Time Payment Option | Yes | No |
| Commission on Bookings | 0% | 20% on new clients |
| White-Label Branding | Yes | No (marketplace model) |
| French + English Support | Yes (bilingual) | No |
| Based in Canada | Yes (Montreal) | No |
| Embeddable Widget | Yes | No |
| No App Download for Clients | Yes — browser-based | Optional (marketplace app) |
| Online Booking | Yes | Yes |
| Staff Management | Yes | Yes |
| Email Reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Business Model | Your brand, your clients | Marketplace — you compete for clients |
Fresha's 20% commission on new clients means that for every $100 service booked by a new client, you lose $20. If you get just 15 new clients per month at $100 each, that is $300/month in commissions — far more than Bookwize's $19/month flat rate.
With the $299 one-time payment option, you could pay off Bookwize entirely in your first month and never pay again.
Fresha advertises as free, but charges a 20% commission on every new client booked through their marketplace. They also charge payment processing fees and fees for optional features like marketing. These costs add up quickly for growing businesses.
Bookwize charges a flat $19/month or a one-time $299 payment with zero commission on any booking. With Fresha, a new client paying $100 costs you $20 in commission. After just 15 new clients per month, Bookwize has already saved you money.
Yes. Bookwize is built in Montreal and offers full bilingual French and English support for both the admin dashboard and client-facing booking pages. Fresha does not offer French language support for Canadian businesses.
Yes. Bookwize offers full white-label branding — your logo, your colors, your domain. Clients see your brand, not a marketplace. Fresha uses a marketplace model where your business competes alongside others for visibility.
Stop paying 20% commission. Try Bookwize free for 14 days.
Start Free Trial