Fresha's software is free, but it makes money through commissions on new-client marketplace bookings and card processing fees, which can grow as you do. Bastiva uses a flat monthly subscription with no commissions and no per-transaction platform fees. You get booking, memberships, POS, payments, and a branded member app on every plan, with a 14-day free trial and no card required.
Flat fee instead of commissions
Bastiva plans are flat — $19, $49, $99, and $199 per month — with no commissions on new-client bookings and no per-transaction platform fees. Fresha's free software is offset by marketplace commissions and processing fees. With Bastiva, what you earn from a booking stays with you, minus only standard processor rates.
Your clients, your brand
Bastiva is not a marketplace — clients book directly through your branded page on your own subdomain like yourstudio.bastiva.com. Custom branding on the booking page, emails, and a branded member app is included on every plan, so you build your own client relationships, not a marketplace's.
Complete salon and studio tools
Bastiva covers appointments, class scheduling, memberships, POS, gift cards, and promo codes for both salons/spas and fitness studios. Tips, tip-split, and a payroll-ready staff ledger keep your team paid correctly.
- Appointment and class scheduling with waitlists
- POS, gift cards, promo codes, and card-on-file
- Tips, tip-split, and a payroll-ready ledger
- Digital waivers, e-signature, and custom intake forms
Retention and analytics
Automated reminders, post-visit follow-ups, and no-show/late-cancel fees protect your schedule. Analytics on client lifetime value, retention cohorts, and rebooking rate help you grow a loyal client base directly.
Bastiva vs. Fresha
| Feature | Bastiva | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Software cost | Flat $19–$199/mo | Free software |
| New-client booking commissions | None | Marketplace commissions apply |
| Per-transaction fees | None (standard processor only) | Card processing fees apply |
| Marketplace listing | Direct booking, your brand | Marketplace-driven |
| Custom branding | Every plan | Limited, marketplace-styled |
| Branded member app | Included | Marketplace app |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | Free to start |
| Fitness + salon/spa | Both, one platform | Primarily salon/spa |
Flat, honest pricing
Every plan includes your branding. No transaction fees, ever.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bastiva charge commissions like Fresha?
No. Bastiva charges a flat monthly subscription with no commissions on new-client bookings and no per-transaction platform fees. You pay only standard processor rates through Stripe.
Is Bastiva a marketplace?
No. Bastiva is your own branded booking platform on your own subdomain, so clients book directly with you rather than through a shared marketplace.
Fresha is free — why pay for Bastiva?
Fresha's free software is offset by marketplace commissions and processing fees that scale with volume. Bastiva's flat fee can be more predictable and keeps your client relationships fully yours.
Do I get custom branding?
Yes. Every Bastiva plan includes branding on the booking page, emails, and a branded member app, plus your own subdomain like yourstudio.bastiva.com.
Does Bastiva work for salons and spas?
Yes. Bastiva supports appointments, resource/room booking, tips, tip-split, and POS, alongside fitness class scheduling.
Can I try Bastiva before paying?
Yes, with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required.
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