In short: Fresha is a global beauty and wellness platform, free at its base, that monetizes through fees on payment processing and on new clients brought in from its marketplace. Fixora is your own booking system, on a subscription, with your brand, native payments in RON and e-Factura invoicing. The choice comes down to the model: a global marketplace with fees vs your own Romanian system with predictable cost.
The difference in model
Fresha is free to set up, but earns from fees: on processed payments and on new clients who find you in the Fresha marketplace. It is attractive at the start, but the cost grows with volume.
Fixora is on a fixed subscription, with no fee on your existing clients. You know exactly what you pay, no matter how many clients you have.
Point-by-point comparison
| Fixora | Fresha | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost model | Fixed subscription | Free + fees on payments and new clients |
| Niches covered | Medical, dental, beauty, spa, photo | Beauty & wellness |
| e-Factura / ANAF | Yes, built in | No (international platform) |
| Online payments | Native, in RON | Yes (with processing fee) |
| Fee on your clients | No | May apply on payments / new clients |
| SMS + email reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Romanian support | Yes | International |
When Fresha is better
- You are in beauty and want new clients from the global Fresha marketplace
- You prefer zero cost at the start and accept the fees on payments
When Fixora is better
- You want predictable cost, with no fees that grow with volume
- You need e-Factura/ANAF and payments in RON, correct for Romania
- You have (or will have) another type of business too, clinic, spa, studio, in one account
- You want your brand and client relationship to stay yours
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Fixora and Fresha? Fresha is free but takes fees on payments and new clients; Fixora is on a fixed subscription, with no fee on your clients, and e-Factura for Romania.
Is Fixora only for beauty? No. Fixora is multi-niche: salons, spas, medical practices, dental, therapists and photo studios, all in one account.
Want to see how it looks for your business? Try Fixora for free, no card, sets up in a few minutes.