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Switching from Fresha

"Free" until they take 20% of your new clients

Fresha advertises as free, but charges $9.95 per staff member, 20% commission on marketplace new clients (even if they found you on Instagram), mandatory hardware fees, and blast marketing charges. Nothing about it is actually free.

How to export your data from Fresha

1

Log in to Fresha

Open Fresha on desktop and sign in to your business account.

2

Go to Clients

Navigate to the Clients section.

3

Click Options → Export

Click the Options menu and select Export. Choose CSV or Excel format.

4

Download the file

Save the exported file to your computer.

5

Import to THROWNE

Go to THROWNE → Clients → Import → Upload your file. We auto-detect Fresha format.

Instructions verified March 2026. Platform UI may change — check their help center for the latest steps.

What you're actually paying

Fresha

THROWNE

Monthly fee
"Free" but $9.95/staff
$0 free / $24/mo Pro (or $199/yr)
Processing fee
2.19% + $0.20
2.9% + $0.30 (Stripe standard)
Marketplace fee
20% on new clients from marketplace
$0 — always
Hidden fees
Mandatory hardware, SMS marketing charges, no-show protection fees
None

Feature comparison

Feature
Fresha
THROWNE
Online Booking Page
Client Management / CRM
SMS Reminders
Payment Processing
Custom Branding
Product Storefront
Portfolio Gallery
CSV Client Import
Zero Platform Fees
Data Export Anytime

What transfers to THROWNE

Client names, emails, phones

Client notes & color formulas

Service menu & pricing

Re-create in 5 minutes or use screenshot import

Appointment history

Past data stays with old platform

Future appointments

Use calendar import to bridge

Reviews & ratings

Platform-specific, not portable

Payment history

Stripe is separate from booking platform

What you get on THROWNE

Branded Booking Page

Your own professional page with your brand, portfolio, and services. Not buried in a marketplace.

Zero Platform Fees

No commissions, no marketplace fees, no hidden charges. Standard Stripe processing only.

Client CRM

Track client notes, color formulas, visit history, and preferences. Import from any platform.

Product Storefront

Sell products alongside services. Your own mini e-commerce, built in.

SMS Reminders

Automated appointment reminders. Reduce no-shows without lifting a finger.

Data Freedom

Export your data anytime. No hostage situations. Your clients, your data, always.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fresha really free?

No. Fresha charges $9.95 per staff member, takes 20% commission on clients who book through their marketplace (even if those clients already knew you), charges for SMS marketing, and requires you to buy their hardware. THROWNE's Starter plan is genuinely free.

I got clients through Fresha's marketplace. Will I lose them?

Those clients are YOUR clients. Export their contact info, import into THROWNE, and send them your new booking link. They follow you, not the platform.

Will I lose my clients if I switch?

No. You export your client list from your current app, import it into THROWNE, and send a quick announcement text to let them know your new booking link. Most stylists complete the switch in under a day.

Can I run both apps during the transition?

Yes. Keep your old app for existing booked appointments. Send new clients to THROWNE. Within 2-4 weeks, all your clients will have naturally migrated.

What if I have upcoming appointments on my old app?

Honor them there. New bookings go through THROWNE. As old appointments complete, your schedule naturally transitions. No lost revenue.

Is THROWNE really free?

The Starter plan is always free — up to 5 services, 25 clients, 25 bookings/month. No trial, no credit card. Pro is $24/month for unlimited everything, or $199/year (save $89).

Your throne awaits

Switch from Fresha in minutes. Import your clients, set up your services, and start booking — all for free.

Start Your Throne Transfer