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Fresha vs SalonIQ
Both are designed for planning and scheduling, telephony and voice agents. Fresha has a free trial; SalonIQ has a published monthly price.
FreshaFresha Ltd. (London, UK/international)GDPR: Limitedfree basic plan (no monthly fee) · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
SalonIQSalonIQ Ltd. (Tunbridge Wells, UK)GDPR: Limited£47/month
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- SalonIQ lists a published monthly price (£47); with Fresha the price is a free basic plan (no monthly fee…
- Fresha has a free trial; for SalonIQ we have not found one.
| Criterion | Fresha | SalonIQ |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Limited |
| Price | free basic plan (no monthly fee) | £47/month |
| Free trial | Yes | Not found |
| Origin | Outside EU | Outside EU |
| Tasks | AI for planning and scheduling, AI phone agent and voice agents | AI for planning and scheduling, AI phone agent and voice agents |
Choose Fresha if…
- you want to try it for free first
- what you're looking for: AI: redistributing appointments for maximum occupancy
- what you're looking for: AI: optimising the agenda and staff
Choose SalonIQ if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- what you're looking for: AI receptionist takes calls
- what you're looking for: AI books directly into the SalonIQ agenda
Fresha features
- AI: reallocating appointments for maximum occupancy
- AI: optimising diary and staffing
- AI Concierge: handling calls automatically
- Dynamic pricing based on occupancy
- Marketplace for consumer bookings
- POS, payment processing and invoicing
- Automated marketing campaigns
- GDPR-compliant; no sale of client data
SalonIQ features
- AI receptionist answers calls
- AI books directly into the SalonIQ diary
- 24/7 online booking via website/social media
- Automated SMS and email campaigns
- Deposits and intake forms
- Till, stock and end-of-day closing
- Team dashboards, KPIs and commission
- Multi-location management
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Fresha or SalonIQ?
- Fresha has a free trial; SalonIQ has a published monthly price. What matters more to you determines the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Fresha or SalonIQ?
- Fresha: free basic plan (no monthly fees); paid add-ons such as online payment processing (% per transaction) and marketing. SalonIQ: £47/month; no long-term contract.
- Which is safer for your data: Fresha or SalonIQ?
- On the GDPR profile they do not clearly differ (limited and limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always conclude a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for beauty & wellness.
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