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Side by side

wellpolish and Fresha, side by side

FeatureswellpolishFresha
Price$79, $129 or $169 a month, by team size$14.95 per team member a month: $179.40 for 12
New-client feeNone20% of a marketplace client's first visit, at least $6
Walk-insA turn sheet: fewest turns first, requests and bonus turnsNot listed on its site
In-person card rate1.99% + 15¢2.29% + 20¢, plus 10¢ for Tap to Pay
AI receptionist$50 a month, calls and messages$99.95 a location a month, calls and messages
ContractMonthly, or yearly for 10% offNo contract

On $40,000 a month of card sales, Fresha's published rate costs about $1,680 a year more than wellpolish's, before any commission.

Your savings

What you'd save

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You'd save$2,526 a year
SoftwareSaves $846 a year$79 vs $149.50 a month
Card feesSaves $1,680 a year$856 vs $996 a month

Software cost a month

  • wellpolish
  • Fresha
$0$200$400$600151015202530$79$149.50

Card fees a year

  • wellpolish
  • Fresha
$0$10K$20K$30K$10K$25K$50K$75K$100K$10,272$11,952
See the numbers
Software cost a month
TechnicianswellpolishFresha
1$79$19.95
2$79$29.90
3$79$44.85
4$79$59.80
5$79$74.75
6$79$89.70
7$79$104.65
8$79$119.60
9$79$134.55
10$79$149.50
11$129$164.45
12$129$179.40
13$129$194.35
14$129$209.30
15$129$224.25
16$129$239.20
17$129$254.15
18$129$269.10
19$129$284.05
20$129$299
21$169$313.95
22$169$328.90
23$169$343.85
24$169$358.80
25$169$373.75
26$169$388.70
27$169$403.65
28$169$418.60
29$169$433.55
30$169$448.50
Card fees a year
Card sales a monthwellpolishFresha
$5,000$1,284$1,494
$10,000$2,568$2,988
$15,000$3,852$4,482
$20,000$5,136$5,976
$25,000$6,420$7,470
$30,000$7,704$8,964
$35,000$8,988$10,458
$40,000$10,272$11,952
$45,000$11,556$13,446
$50,000$12,840$14,940
$55,000$14,124$16,434
$60,000$15,408$17,928
$65,000$16,692$19,422
$70,000$17,976$20,916
$75,000$19,260$22,410
$80,000$20,544$23,904
$85,000$21,828$25,398
$90,000$23,112$26,892
$95,000$24,396$28,386
$100,000$25,680$29,880

Fresha: $14.95 a month for each team member, or $19.95 for one person working alone. wellpolish is $79 up to 10 technicians, $129 up to 20, and $169 above that. Card fees assume a $100 average sale and wellpolish Payments at 1.99% + 15¢. These are estimates from published prices.

Why nail salons switch

No commission on your clients

Every booking, from anywhere, costs nothing extra.

A turn sheet for walk-ins

Fair rotation, requests and bonus turns, with technicians signed in from their phone.

Plans for your team size

Three plans by team size, not a price for every technician.

Lower card fees

1.99% + 15¢ on every in-person card payment.

Where Fresha is strong

Fresha's marketplace is large and sends new clients to the salons listed on it, which helps a new salon with an empty book get its first bookings.

Switching from Fresha

Export your clients, appointments, past visits, services and products from Fresha and upload the files. Fresha support sends gift card balances on request. Saved cards stay with Fresha.

Before you switch

Common questions

Is wellpolish cheaper than Fresha?

Yes, from 6 technicians, and that's before any commission. Fresha's Team plan is $89.70 a month for 6, while wellpolish is $79 for up to 10. For 12 technicians, it's $179.40 against $129.

Can clients still find me online?

Yes: on your own booking page, on Google with the Book button, and from your Instagram and website.

Do I need a contract?

No. Pay monthly, or yearly for 10% off.

Prices and rates as each company publishes them, checked October 2026. Sources: Fresha pricing