Nail Signature vs Fresha
An honest side-by-side for nail salon owners choosing between Nail Signature and Fresha.
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| Nail Signature | Fresha | |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Price | Salon $49 a month for one salon with unlimited techs. Solo tech $19. Multi-salon $99 for up to 3 salons. AI assistant included in every plan. | About $19.95 a month for one person, or about $14.95 a month for each bookable team member. Card payments go through Fresha. |
| 🆕 New-client fees | No new-client fees, ever. One flat monthly price. | Clients who find you through the Fresha marketplace can carry a new-client fee (about 20% of the first visit, with a minimum). |
| 🚶 Walk-ins | Live walk-in line, "Ready now" techs and time-to-leave alerts for clients. | Appointments first; walk-ins can be added at the desk. |
| 📒 Books and pay | Books, receipts, bank and QuickBooks import, tech pay, booth rent and license renewals included. | Payments, sales reports and team pay reports; full bookkeeping is done in another app. |
Other apps’ prices are approximate, from their public pricing pages and pricing reviews read in October 2026. Prices and plans change often, so check their website for today’s price.
Is Nail Signature cheaper than Fresha?
It depends on your team. 5 techs on Fresha is about $75 a month plus any new-client fees; Nail Signature is $49 with no new-client fees. A solo tech pays less on Fresha.
What does Fresha do well?
Fresha has a large client marketplace, polished online booking and payments built in.
Can I switch from Fresha to Nail Signature?
Yes. Upload the client list your old app lets you download. Nobody is added twice. Your books can come in from QuickBooks or a bank statement too.
Who should pick Nail Signature over Fresha?
Busy walk-in nail salons that want a live line, tech pay, booth rent and the books in one app, with no fee on new clients.
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