Kuee vs Fresha: a Fresha alternative on a flat plan, not a commission
Prices checked September 14, 2026 · first published May 8, 2026Fresha charges $19.95 a month for one person or $14.95 per team member, a one-time 20% fee (minimum $6) for each new client who finds you through its marketplace, and 2.29–2.79% plus 20¢ per card payment. Its AI phone receptionist is a $99.95 add-on per location. Kuee is a flat plan set by your therapist count, $39–129 a month, with the AI receptionist on every plan and no booking commission.
| At a glance | Kuee | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Plan price | $39–129/mo | $19.95/mo solo, $14.95/member |
| New-client fee | 0% | 20% one-time (min $6) |
| AI receptionist | On every plan | $99.95/mo add-on per location |
| Consumer marketplace | No | Yes |
Which one fits your store
Kuee fits if…
- You already have steady clients and don’t need a marketplace to find new ones.
- You want a monthly cost that doesn’t grow with your bookings.
- You take phone bookings and want them answered without a per-location add-on.
- You run several stores or serve clients in more than one language.
Fresha fits if…
- You’re opening a new studio and want the Fresha marketplace to bring your first clients.
- You work alone and the $19.95 plan covers what you need.
- You’d rather pay per new client than a higher fixed fee.
Pricing breakdown
Public list prices. Card processing and phone usage are shown separately because they depend on your volume.
Sources: Fresha Pricing (official) · Fresha AI Concierge (official) · Fresha — Marketplace new client fees. Fresha prices checked September 14, 2026.
Feature by feature
| Feature | Kuee | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | KueeFlat plan set by therapist count; every feature on every plan; no booking commission | FreshaSubscription plus 20% on new marketplace clients |
| Team cost | KueeOwner and front-desk logins are free; the plan follows therapist count | Fresha$14.95/mo per team member |
| New-client fee | Kuee0% | Fresha20% one-time (min $6) per new marketplace client |
| Card payments | KueeFiserv CardPointe or Stripe; interchange-plus pricing on Fiserv, plus a free rate comparison | Fresha2.29% + $0.20 in person; 2.79% + $0.20 online |
| AI receptionist | KueeOn every plan; a $10/mo base comms fee covers the phone number, 30 AI call minutes and 100 text segments, with optional AI call packs from $18/mo, in the caller's language | FreshaAI Concierge: $99.95/mo per location add-on |
| More locations | KueeEach extra store $29–99/mo, priced by its team size | FreshaPriced per team member |
| Consumer marketplace | KueeYour own booking page and store website; no marketplace | FreshaThe Fresha marketplace drives discovery |
| Contract | KueeMonth-to-month; cancel any month | FreshaMonth-to-month |
| Built for | KueeMassage, spa and wellness stores, 1–20 therapists | FreshaHair, beauty and wellness; marketplace-first |
Switching from Fresha
- 1Export from FreshaDownload your client list from Fresha as a CSV file.
- 2We import itSend us the file. We load your clients into Kuee and check the result with you.
- 3Go liveSet up services, rooms and your booking page with us, in your language.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresha cheaper than Kuee?
For one person, Fresha's $19.95 plan costs less than Kuee Starter at $39. New marketplace clients change the math: at 30 a month and an $80 average ticket, the one-time 20% fee alone is about $480. Kuee charges no booking commission.
Is Fresha still free?
No. As of September 2026 Fresha charges a subscription: $19.95 a month for a one-person business or $14.95 per team member, plus the marketplace fee and card processing.
Do I lose marketplace traffic if I switch?
Yes. Kuee does not run a consumer marketplace. If many of your bookings come from people discovering you on Fresha, count that in.
Can I move my clients from Fresha?
Yes. Export your client list from Fresha as a CSV file and send it to us; we import it into Kuee for you. You then set up your services, packages and team in Kuee, and we help with that too. Payment history stays in your Fresha account.
How is card processing different?
Fresha charges 2.29% + 20¢ in person and 2.79% + 20¢ online. Card payments run on Fiserv CardPointe or Stripe. With Fiserv you get interchange-plus pricing, and we offer a free rate comparison: send us your current processing statement and we'll show you a side-by-side quote.
Put Kuee Brain to work.
Your first month is free. We'll set it up with you, in your language, and test Kuee Brain on your real menu.
Phone and messaging usage may be billed separately.