Short answer: Book My Barber is free for your whole shop, with every chair free. Fresha: no — the free plan was removed in 2025.
Book My Barber vs Fresha
| Book My Barber | Fresha | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes — Basic is free for your first year, then $10 a month for the whole shop | No — the free plan was removed in 2025 |
| Pay more for each extra barber | No — every chair is free | Yes — priced per team member |
| Paid promotion | Optional Featured spot, labeled and kept in its own section; the main list is earned with real reviews | New-client fee: Fresha keeps a share of a brand-new client's first marketplace booking |
| Fees your clients pay | None | None listed |
| Book button on Google Maps | Not yet | Yes |
| Client app | Web app — clients book from your link, nothing to download | Yes |
Facts about other apps were checked on October 22, 2026 from these pages and can change: Fresha pricing (third-party summary, Sep 2026) · Fresha pricing guide (third-party, Oct 2026). We don't list other apps' prices — check their sites for current pricing.
Why barbers pick Book My Barber
- Book My Barber gives your whole shop a free first year, with every chair included
- The main directory list is earned with real reviews
- Made only for barbers and barbershops
Where Fresha is ahead
- A large international marketplace
- Book buttons on Google Maps and Instagram
Questions
Is Book My Barber a good Fresha alternative?
If you want your whole shop free for the first year, then $10 a month with every chair included, yes. Fresha is ahead on some things (a large international marketplace), so pick what matters most to your shop.
Is Book My Barber free?
Basic is free for your first year, then $10 a month for the whole shop: booking page with reminders, every chair included, and a listing in the Book My Barber directory. No card needed to start.
Do my clients need an app?
No. Clients book from your link in their web browser.
Can I keep Fresha while I try it?
Yes. Start free, share your Book My Barber link with a few clients, and see how it works for your shop.
Other comparisons
Try Book My Barber free next to Fresha
Your own booking page with reminders, every chair free, and a spot in the Book My Barber directory. No card needed to start.