Morningside vs Fresha
Fresha is $19.95 a month for one person, plus a one-time 20% commission on brand-new clients who find you on its marketplace. Morningside is $7.99 a month and takes nothing.
| Morningside | Fresha | |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one pro | Free for 14 days, then $7.99/mo — founding members keep that price for life | $19.95/mo on the Independent plan (100 texts a month, then $0.02 a text) |
| Fees on new clients | None. No commission, ever | A one-time 20% on brand-new clients who find you on the Fresha marketplace, $6 minimum. Returning clients are free |
| Lists you on a marketplace | No. Your link shows your business and nobody else | Yes, the Fresha marketplace |
| No-show tools | Mark a no-show and the client gets a text with a link to pick a new time | Upfront payments and no-show or cancellation fees (card processing fees apply) |
| Where clients book | Your link, in their browser. Nothing to download | Your direct booking link or the Fresha client app |
Fresha’s numbers are from its own pricing page, checked September 18, 2026. Pricing like this changes, so check theirs for the latest.
Already on Fresha?
You don’t have to jump. Your clients stay yours: no marketplace listing you next to competitors, no fees for “new” clients who were already coming to you. Setup takes minutes, and you can run Morningside alongside Fresha until you’re sure.
When you do move, export your client list first and cancel last. Here’s the order that works.
When Fresha is the better pick
If you need card payments, deposits, or calendars for several staff, Fresha does those and Morningside doesn’t yet. Morningside is one booking page and one calendar for a pro who books their own clients.