| Feature / Metric | MyBookingPro | Fresha | Timely | Phorest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fee | £10/mo (first month £1) or £108/year |
£0 / month | £30 - £100+ / month | £50 - £200+ / month |
| Booking Commission | 0% Commission | 20% on new clients | 0% Commission | 0% Commission |
| Client Ownership | 100% Yours | Shared Marketplace | 100% Yours | 100% Yours |
| Branded Custom Domain | Supported (e.g. yoursites.com) | No (Fresha domain) | Subdomain only | Limited integration |
| Online Booking 24/7 | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Google Calendar Sync | Real-Time (2-Way) | One-Way Export | Real-Time (2-Way) | Real-Time (2-Way) |
| SMS/Email Reminders | Emails + 100 free SMS/mo | Extra fee per SMS | Paid SMS packs only | Paid SMS packs only |
| Client Notes & Preferences | Yes (Allergies, colors, prefs) | Yes (Included) | Yes (Included) | Yes (Included) |
| Flexible Payment Options | Full, Deposit, or Pay at Appt. | Full, Deposit, or Pay at Appt. | Full, Deposit, or Pay at Appt. | Full, Deposit, or Pay at Appt. |
💸 The Fresha Commission Trap
While Fresha offers a subscription-free model, they charge a 20% booking commission on new clients booking through their marketplace. If a new client books a £100 treatment, Fresha keeps £20. With MyBookingPro, we charge zero commission. All payments link straight to your own Stripe account, saving you hundreds of pounds as your client list grows.
🔒 Client Ownership & Marketplace Listings
On Fresha's marketplace, your business is listed right next to your direct competitors. If a client goes to book with you, they may see a promotion for a salon down the street. MyBookingPro deploys a dedicated, bespoke website under your own domain name (e.g. yourname.com). There are zero distractions and zero competitors—your clients are 100% yours.
💬 Simple, Cost-Effective SMS Credits
Unlike other systems that charge a high markup per text message, MyBookingPro includes 100 free SMS reminder credits every single month. If you run out of credits, you can easily top up in your dashboard with low-cost packs (starting at £5.00 for an additional 100 messages), shared and secured at bulk rates to keep your overhead low.
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