Salon comparison

Fresha is free until you process a payment. Relay is smart from day one.

See how Relay compares to Fresha feature by feature.

Feature

Relay

Fresha

AI booking

✓AI auto-books from calls, texts, and messages — no manual scheduling needed

No AI features — all booking is client self-service or manual

Smart inbox

✓Unified inbox with AI-suggested replies and full client conversation history

Basic notifications and reminders, no unified messaging

Multi-location management

✓Per-location staff schedules, cross-location reporting, and easy switching

Multi-location available but limited coordination tools

Team features

✓Team chat, shift coordination, and per-stylist calendar management

No team communication or collaboration tools

Transparent pricing

✓Predictable per-staff pricing with no hidden transaction fees

Free scheduling but takes a cut on every payment processed through the platform

Call handling

✓AI receptionist captures missed calls and converts inquiries into appointments

No call handling — missed calls go unanswered

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Relay vs Vagaro

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