Fresha is free — but requires you to use their payment processing and limits your branding. radiusHQ gives you a branded storefront with no payment lock-in and a flat subscription that's truly free to start.
| Feature | radiusHQ | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
No payment processing required radiusHQ works without payment setup. Fresha requires payment processing through their system. | ||
Branded storefront radiusHQ gives you a full branded page. Fresha's booking pages have limited branding control. | ||
No-code page builder radiusHQ has drag-and-drop blocks. Fresha has basic customization options. | ||
Link-in-bio functionality Share one link that shows everything. Fresha is a booking tool, not a bio page. | ||
Marketplace discovery Fresha has a marketplace. radiusHQ relies on your own marketing channels. | ||
Guest booking Both let clients book without creating an account. | ||
Automated reminders Both offer email and SMS reminders. | ||
Team scheduling Both support team scheduling. radiusHQ includes fair-load routing. | ||
POS and retail features Fresha has POS and retail capabilities. radiusHQ is booking-only. | ||
No transaction fees on free plan radiusHQ free plan has no fees. Fresha requires payment processing with associated fees. |
| radiusHQ | Fresha | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0 (1 pro, branded) | $0 + payment processing fees |
| Solo pro | $12/mo (unbranded) | $0/mo + processing fees |
| Small team | $29/mo (up to 10 pros) | $0/mo + processing fees |
| Hidden costs | None | Required payment processing |
Prices as of June 2026. Fresha is free but requires payment processing through their system with applicable transaction fees. radiusHQ also offers a lifetime deal.
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