1. Picktime
Picktime · Hyderabad · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.7/5
Free appointment scheduling built in Hyderabad.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Fresha
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Appointment scheduling & booking · Alternatives
Best Fresha alternatives in India (2026)
Fresha is an appointment scheduling & booking product from Fresha, London, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 19 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Fresha are Picktime (Free), Zoho Bookings (Free plan), FareHarbor (Free), SimplyBook.me (Free plan) and Setmore (Free plan). Picktime is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,200/month.
Why businesses look for a Fresha alternative
Indian support and GST
Fresha is built in United Kingdom. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Fresha alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Fresha's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Fresha (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Picktime | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Bookings | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  FareHarbor | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  SimplyBook.me | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Setmore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Cal.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Doodle | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  YouCanBookMe | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Google Calendar Appointment Schedules | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  TidyCal | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Zcal | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  OnceHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Square Appointments | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Bookafy | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Appointlet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Timify | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Reservio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Dingg | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Acuity Scheduling | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Zoho Backstage | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Fresha alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Bookings
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.8/5
Appointment scheduling from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Fresha
- Built in India (Chennai)
3. FareHarbor
FareHarbor (Booking Holdings) · Denver · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Tour and activity booking.
Free
Free plan available
4. SimplyBook.me
SimplyBook.me · Limassol · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Booking system for services.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Setmore
Setmore (Full Circle) · Portland · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.6/5
Free appointment scheduling with Chennai team.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Fresha
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
8. YouCanBookMe
YouCanBook.me · Bedford · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.5/5
Booking pages for calendars.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Google Calendar Appointment Schedules
Google · Mountain View · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Booking pages in Google Calendar.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. TidyCal
AppSumo · Austin · Appointment scheduling & booking · 4.4/5
Lifetime-deal scheduling tool.
Free plan
Free plan available
Fresha alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Fresha
How to choose a Fresha alternative
- Check WhatsApp reminders — email alone gets ignored in India.
- If you need payments at booking, confirm Indian gateway support.
- Industry-specific suites may already include it.
Fresha alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Fresha in 2026?+
The closest matches to Fresha on App Advisor are Picktime (Free), Zoho Bookings (Free plan), FareHarbor (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Fresha, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Fresha?+
Yes. 19 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Picktime (Free), Zoho Bookings (Free plan), FareHarbor (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Fresha?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Acuity Scheduling starts lowest at ₹1,200/mo. Picktime also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Fresha?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Picktime (Free), Zoho Bookings (Free plan), Dingg (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Fresha vs Picktime: which is better?+
Picktime is the closest match to Fresha in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Hyderabad). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Fresha alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in appointment scheduling & booking or a category Fresha also covers, and Fresha's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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