Honest comparison
Cutly vs Fresha
Fresha takes a cut of every walk-in they 'send' you. Cutly never does.
| Feature | Cutly | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | £29.99 flat | Free, but… |
| Commission on bookings | 0% | Up to 20% on 'new clients' |
| Card processing fee | Use your own | 1.29% + 20p (Fresha forced) |
| Marketplace listing | No (your link, your brand) | Yes (compete with neighbours) |
| SMS reminders | Included | Pay-per-message |
| Own your client data | Yes — full export | Limited — locked in marketplace |
| Setup time | Under 10 minutes | Days of onboarding |
Where Fresha falls short for barbers
- 20% commission on any client tagged 'new' — even your own regulars
- Forced to use Fresha card processing on top
- Your shop competes with every other shop on their marketplace
- Hard to leave: client list is theirs, not yours
In fairness to Fresha
Fresha has a polished marketplace and global reach. If discovery is your only goal and you don't mind the commission, it's a known name. For barbers who already have clients, the maths doesn't work.
Why barbers pick Cutly
Flat £29.99/mo — no commission, no per-booking fee
SMS reminders included in every plan
Your link, your brand — no marketplace
Own your client data, export anytime
10-minute setup, cancel anytime
UK pricing in pounds, no quote-on-call
Pricing
Simple pricing. Pay for your chairs, not our tiers.
£29/month base. £10/month per additional chair. Every location on one account.
£29/month
+ £10/month per additional chair
- Smart Notifications (Email + WhatsApp + SMS)
- Unlimited bookings, services, and clients
- Booking page + calendar + dashboard
- Every location on one account
Start with a 7-day free trial. Card required to start.
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