Does SoloPayLink charge a 20% commission on new clients?

Never. SoloPayLink charges 0% new-client or marketplace referral commission. On Starter ($0/month), you pay only 5% of an upfront deposit or 1.5% of a full payment, plus Stripe's card processing fee.

Who owns client relationships and payouts on SoloPayLink?

You do. Clients book directly on your own link without competitor listings next to your name, and funds settle straight into your own Stripe Connect account.

Direct Client Ownership vs Marketplace Commissions

SoloPayLink vs Fresha

Fresha combines salon software with a consumer marketplace that charges independent pros a monthly plan, plus a commission on new clients who find them through the Fresha marketplace. SoloPayLink gives solo barbers, stylists, nail techs, massage therapists, and all 39+ service trades a private booking link with $0/month Starter and 0% new-client commission. Always check their current plans for yourself.

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Side-by-side comparison for solo beauty & service pros

Comparison point	SoloPayLink Starter	Fresha Independent
Monthly base cost	$0 / month (optional Pro from A$19 / £10)	Paid monthly independent plan (price varies by region; check Fresha)
New-client marketplace fee	0% — every Instagram, Google, or referral client is 100% yours	20% one-off marketplace commission (minimum fee applies) on marketplace leads
Upfront deposit fee	5% of deposit only (e.g. A$0.50 on A$10 deposit) + Stripe card fee	Card payment processing + optional SMS/marketing add-on charges
Competitors shown next to you?	Never — your solopay.link page shows only your business	Shared consumer directory lists nearby salons alongside yours
Trades supported	All solo trades: beauty, barbers, driving instructors, tutors, cleaners & mobile pros	Primarily hair, beauty, and wellness salons

When Fresha makes sense: If you run a multi-room salon with retail stock, walk-in kiosks, and rely on consumer marketplace browsing for new foot traffic, Fresha's directory can bring discovery leads. If you already earn clients from Instagram, TikTok, Google Maps, or referrals and want to lock deposits without sharing a marketplace commission, SoloPayLink keeps your brand independent.

Common questions

Does SoloPayLink charge a 20% commission on new clients?: Never. SoloPayLink charges 0% new-client or marketplace referral commission. On Starter ($0/month), you pay only 5% of an upfront deposit or 1.5% of a full payment, plus Stripe's card processing fee.
Who owns client relationships and payouts on SoloPayLink?: You do. Clients book directly on your own link without competitor listings next to your name, and funds settle straight into your own Stripe Connect account.

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