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QZee vs Fresha: simple, transparent booking for UK venues
Choosing between QZee and Fresha usually comes down to how the fees work: the subscription, the new-client marketplace commission, and what stacks on top. Here's how they compare on the essentials, with figures from public pricing.
| Feature | QZee | Fresha |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | QZee Free (£0/month) | No free tier (removed in early 2025) |
| Monthly subscription | QZee Pro (£14.99/month) | £14.95/month (Independent), or £9.95/month per bookable team member |
| New-client / marketplace fees | QZee fee of 3% + 25p per paid booking, with no marketplace or new-client commission. No VAT is added to QZee's 3% + 25p booking fee. Stripe's standard processing fees also apply and are paid by the business. | 20% commission (minimum £4) on new clients booked via the Fresha marketplace |
Fresha figures as of June 2026, from Fresha's pricing page and help centre. Pricing can change, so check Fresha's current terms before deciding.
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QZee Pro
£171 /month
£14.99 plus QZee's 3% + 25p QZee fee per paid booking. No VAT is added to QZee's 3% + 25p booking fee.
Fresha
£225 /month
Subscription + commission on ~30 new-client paid bookings.
On these numbers, QZee could save you about £54 a month.
Fresha is £14.95/month for a solo provider (or £9.95/month per bookable team member), plus a 20% commission (minimum £4) on each new marketplace client, and card-processing fees on top. Figures June 2026.
QZee figures use QZee Pro (£14.99/month); QZee Free is £0/month. Stripe's standard processing fees also apply and are paid by the business. Stripe processing fees are not included in the QZee estimate. Competitor payment-processing fees may also apply and are not included here. This comparison assumes one active bookable staff seat for both providers; check each provider's current per-staff pricing if you need more.
Why venues choose QZee
QZee Free at £0/month and a visible 3% + 25p QZee fee per paid booking make the QZee cost easy to predict. Stripe's standard processing fees also apply and are paid by the business.
No marketplace commission on new clients. QZee's booking fee stays the same for new and returning clients. Stripe's standard processing fees also apply and are paid by the business.
Your own branded booking page, plus optional discovery on the QZee network.
UK-first, with no long contract.
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FAQ
Questions, answered
How is QZee's pricing different from Fresha's?
QZee Free is £0/month, and QZee charges 3% + 25p per paid booking with no marketplace commission. Stripe's standard processing fees also apply and are paid by the business. Fresha has no free tier and charges a 20% commission (min £4) on new clients booked via its marketplace, on top of the subscription and card-processing fees.
Do customers pay through QZee?
Yes. Payments are taken at booking via Stripe, with deposits or full payment depending on the service.
Can QZee handle classes and events?
Yes. QZee includes event and class ticketing with capacity and paid entry, alongside appointment booking.