Comparisons
Pronto vs
the competition
See exactly how Pronto compares on commission, pricing, hosting and channels — before you switch.
✓ Zero commission · Self-hosted or cloud · Open source
Why businesses switch to Pronto
The same story,
every time
COMMISSION
0%,
always
always
HOSTING
Self-hosted
or cloud
or cloud
CHANNELS
4 channels,
all free
all free
CONTRACTS
None —
cancel anytime
cancel anytime
DATA
Yours,
exportable always
exportable always
SETUP
5 minutes,
no sales call
no sales call
FREE PLAN
Forever,
no card needed
no card needed
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Pronto vs
Fresha
Fresha is free but charges up to 20% commission on online bookings. Pronto charges zero commission — your clients, your revenue.
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Pronto vs
Booksy
Booksy charges a monthly subscription plus takes a cut of marketplace bookings. Pronto has a free plan and charges no commission.
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Pronto vs
Mindbody
Mindbody starts at $129/month with complex pricing tiers. Pronto starts at $0 with the same core features your business actually needs.
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Pronto vs
Vagaro
Vagaro charges per location and per feature. Pronto has one simple price — or nothing, if you self-host.
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Pronto vs
Square Appointments
Square Appointments ties you into the Square ecosystem. Pronto is independent, open-source and works with any payment method.
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Questions
Got questions?
What is the best free alternative to Fresha?
Pronto is a free open-source alternative to Fresha. Unlike Fresha, Pronto charges zero commission on bookings, can be self-hosted on your own server, and includes WhatsApp and Telegram notifications at no extra cost.
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Booksy or Mindbody?
Yes. Pronto is the only open-source, self-hosted alternative to Booksy and Mindbody. Install it with one command on your own server using Docker. Your client data stays on your server — no vendor lock-in.
Does Pronto charge commission like Fresha?
No. Pronto charges zero commission on bookings or sales. Clients book directly with you. You keep 100% of your revenue — no marketplace fees, no per-booking charges.