Pronto vs the rest — you deserve better
Commission fees. Vendor lock-in. Clients on their platform, not yours.
Compare Pronto with the most popular booking and management tools.
✓ 0% commission
✓ Self-hosted option
✓ Open-source MIT
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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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Why businesses switch to Pronto
Commission eats your margin
Platforms that are “free” make money every time a client books. On 100 bookings at $50 each, a 20% commission costs you $1,000/month. Pronto costs $0–39.
Your clients are held hostage
When you leave a marketplace platform, you often lose access to your client list. With Pronto, your data is yours — export it any time, no questions asked.
One platform, all channels
WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and Email — built in, at no extra cost. Most competitors charge for messaging integrations or don’t offer them at all.
Frequently asked 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.
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