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Fresha ended its free tier in 2025. What replaced it is a subscription plus marketplace commissions plus fees that add up fast. Here's the full picture.
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Fresha ended its free tier in 2025. What replaced it is a subscription plus marketplace commissions plus fees that add up fast. Here's the full picture.
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