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Fresha vs Squire

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Free booking platform for salons and spas

Booking and management built for barbershops

The verdict

Both Fresha and Squire are credible scheduling tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Fresha if you want a lower starting price (free), a free plan to start on and a higher overall rating (4.8/5). Free booking platform for salons and spas

Squire — Booking and management built for barbershops

Fresha vs Squire: side by side

DimensionFreshaSquire
Starting priceFreeWinnerFrom $30/mo
Free planYesWinnerNo
Pricing modelFreeSubscription
Best forSalons, BarbershopsBarbershops
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Rating4.8/5Winner4.5/5

Fresha key facts

Vendor
Fresha
Pricing
Free — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Salons, Barbershops
Editor rating
4.8 / 5
Founded
2015
Headquarters
London, UK

Squire key facts

Vendor
Squire Technologies
Pricing
Subscription — From $30/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Barbershops
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2015
Headquarters
New York, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Fresha better than Squire?

Neither is universally better — Fresha edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Fresha or Squire cheaper?

Fresha is the more affordable of the two to get started, at free. Fresha starts at free; Squire starts at from $30/mo.

Can Fresha replace Squire?

Yes for most teams — both are scheduling tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.