Fresha Alternative for Philippine Salons & Spas
Fresha works in the US and EU. But it charges 20% on every new client, has no GCash or Maya support, and puts your business on their domain — not yours. Here is what Philippine salons and spas use instead.
The short answer
- →Fresha now charges ₱1,160/month plus 20% on every new client it brings you — that adds up fast.
- →No GCash or Maya support means you cannot collect deposits or payments at booking from most Filipino clients.
- →Your booking page lives on fresha.com, not your domain — you build their brand, not yours.
Pricing comparison
Plus 2.19% + $0.20 per card transaction. Plus 20% commission (min $6) on every new client booked via the Fresha marketplace. As of 2026.
Model: Subscription + 20% marketplace commission on new clients
- No transaction fees
- No marketplace commission
- GCash + Maya + Stripe included
- Custom domain included
- Full source code ownership
Why it matters in the Philippines
What Fresha cannot do for your Philippine business
Fresha has no GCash or Maya integration — the two payment methods used by over 76M and 47M Filipinos respectively. This means your clients cannot pay deposits or full payments at booking, which is the main driver of no-shows.
The Fresha marketplace has minimal presence in the Philippines. You pay 20% commission on new clients found through a platform that almost no Filipino uses to discover local salons.
Fresha prices in USD. At ₱58/$ exchange rate, the Individual plan alone costs ₱1,160/month. Add one staff member and you are near ₱2,300/month — ₱27,600/year — for software you do not own.
Your booking page is a subdomain of fresha.com. If Fresha changes its terms, raises fees, or shuts down, you lose your booking URL, your client reviews, and your entire online presence overnight.
Feature by feature
Skaly vs Fresha
| Feature | Skaly | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| GCash payments | ||
| Maya (PayMaya) payments | ||
| Stripe / PayPal | ||
| No transaction fees | ||
| No marketplace commission | ||
| Your own custom domain | ||
| Full custom branding | Limited | |
| You own the source code | ||
| Inventory management | ||
| Admin dashboard | ||
| SMS & email reminders | ||
| Financial tools & reporting | Basic | |
| Staff calendar management | ||
| Tagalog language support | ||
| Built for PH market | ||
| Annual fixed price (no surprises) |
Data sourced from Fresha public documentation and pricing pages. Verified May 2026.View Fresha pricing →
Fresha — honest assessment
Where Fresha works well
- Large marketplace — existing client discovery in US/EU
- Built-in point of sale
- Staff management and shift rostering
- Product inventory for retail add-ons
Where it falls short in the Philippines
- No GCash or Maya — the dominant Philippine e-wallets
- 20% commission on new marketplace clients (min $6 each)
- Booking page on fresha.com, not your domain
- Generic design — indistinguishable from every other Fresha salon
- Philippine marketplace presence is near-zero
- Monthly fees in USD — exchange rate risk
- No Tagalog language option
Switching from Fresha
How the migration works
We migrate your client list, service menu, pricing, and booking history from Fresha. Most salon migrations complete within 48 hours. You keep your existing phone number and WhatsApp — we simply set up your new booking link.
Fresha vs Skaly — common questions
Does Fresha work in the Philippines?
Fresha is available in the Philippines, but without GCash or Maya integration and with virtually no marketplace traffic in the country. You get the monthly subscription cost and transaction fees without the main benefit (marketplace discovery) that justifies the model in the US or UK.
How much does Fresha cost in Philippine Peso?
Fresha's Individual plan is $19.95/month ≈ ₱1,160/month in 2026. The Team plan adds per-member fees on top. Plus 2.19% + ₱12 per card transaction, and 20% on any new client from the Fresha marketplace. Over a year, a solo salon owner pays at minimum ₱13,920 before any commissions or transaction fees.
What is the best Fresha alternative for salons in the Philippines?
For Philippine salons, the key requirements are GCash and Maya payment collection at booking (to eliminate no-deposit no-shows), a booking page on your own domain, and no ongoing monthly fees. Skaly builds a custom booking system that meets all three for ₱5,499/year — delivered in 72 hours.
Can I keep my Fresha reviews when I switch?
Fresha reviews live on fresha.com and cannot be exported. You can ask clients to leave new reviews on Google My Business, which is more visible anyway for local search. We help you set up an automated post-appointment Google review request as part of the migration.
Will I lose bookings during the switch from Fresha?
No. We keep your Fresha page active while building your new system. On launch day, we add a redirect or announcement to your Fresha profile pointing clients to the new booking link. Typical downtime: zero.
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Ready to switch?
Custom system. GCash + Maya. Your domain.
₱5,499/year. Built for your exact workflow in 72 hours. No monthly fees, no commission, no lock-in.