A Fresha alternative for Malaysian salons
Thinking of leaving Fresha, or choosing between the two? Here is how Newvia and Fresha compare on price and features. Newvia is ours, so we've been clear about where Fresha does better.
Prices checked 14 October 2026 from each company's own website
The short answer
- Want to start free, pay in ringgit and own your booking link: Newvia
- Need new clients from a marketplace, plus POS and stock tools: Fresha
Comparing more tools? See our salon software comparison.
Newvia
Free (up to 2 staff) · Growth RM99/month
Best for: Independent salons and studios that want their own booking link and predictable costs in ringgit.
Good at
- Free Basic plan, no credit card
- One price for the whole salon, not per team member
- Clients pay online when they book
- Email confirmations and reminders on both plans
- Paste your price list and your menu is set up
Worth knowing
- No client marketplace
- WhatsApp reminders not available yet
- No in-store POS hardware or retail stock tools
- Newer product, so fewer reviews so far
Source: Newvia pricing
Fresha
USD 19.95/month solo · USD 14.95 per bookable team member · 7-day trial
Best for: Salons that want a mature global product and new clients from a marketplace.
Good at
- Large international client marketplace
- Very full feature list: POS, inventory, gift cards, memberships
- Business mobile app
Worth knowing
- Price grows with every bookable team member
- Priced in USD, plus message fees beyond the free allowance
Source: www.fresha.com
Common questions
Is Newvia a good Fresha alternative in Malaysia?
For independent salons and studios that want a free start, online payment at booking and prices in ringgit, yes. If you rely on Fresha's marketplace to find new clients, or need POS and stock tools, Fresha may suit you better.
How much does Fresha cost compared with Newvia?
Fresha starts at USD 19.95 a month for one person, plus USD 14.95 for each extra bookable team member. Newvia is free for up to two staff, and Growth is RM99 a month for the whole salon.
Can I move my clients from Fresha to Newvia?
Yes. Export your client list from Fresha, then add it to Newvia. Paste your service price list and Newvia builds your booking menu for you.
Does Newvia have a client marketplace like Fresha?
No. Newvia gives you your own booking link for Instagram, WhatsApp and your website, so clients book with you directly.
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