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Fresha

Fresha

Salon and spa businesses

VS

A-Pay

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway

A-Pay
Fees from
No subscription fee, 2.19%+$0.20 per payment vs Custom
Features

1 shared

1 unique to Fresha · 4 unique to A-Pay
Regions

3 shared

2 unique to Fresha · 3 unique to A-Pay
Pay methods

4 shared

3 unique to Fresha · 15 unique to A-Pay
On fees

Fresha publishes No subscription fee, 2.19%+$0.20 per payment from. A-Pay uses custom pricing, quoted on engagement. Verify directly with each provider before signing.

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6 features · 22 payment methods · 8 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
Fresha Fresha
A-Pay A-Pay
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
No subscription fee, 2.19%+$0.20 per payment
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
Next business day
1–2 business days
Founded
2015
2021
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
India
Sandbox / Test Mode
—
✓
Webhook Support
✓
✓
Features
A-Pay leads (5 vs 2)
Crypto Support Unique
—
✓
High Risk Accepted Unique
—
✓
Instant Sandbox Unique
—
✓
Low Fees Unique
✓
—
Recurring Payments Unique
—
✓
Startup Friendly
✓
✓
Payment Methods
A-Pay leads (19 vs 7)
Ach Unique
—
✓
Alipay Unique
—
✓
Amex
✓
✓
Apple Pay Unique
—
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
—
✓
Contactless Unique
✓
—
Credit Card Unique
—
✓
Crypto Unique
—
✓
Gift Card Unique
✓
—
Google Pay Unique
—
✓
Ideal
✓
✓
Klarna Unique
—
✓
Mastercard
✓
✓
Mobile Money Unique
—
✓
Paypal Unique
—
✓
Pix Unique
—
✓
Qr Code Unique
✓
—
Sepa Unique
—
✓
Sofort Unique
—
✓
Upi Unique
—
✓
Visa
✓
✓
Wechat Pay Unique
—
✓
Regions
A-Pay leads (6 vs 5)
Africa Unique
—
✓
Asia
✓
✓
Europe
✓
✓
Latin America Unique
—
✓
Middle East
✓
✓
North America Unique
✓
—
Oceania Unique
✓
—
Southeast Asia Unique
—
✓

Fresha is best when you...

Salon and spa businesses
Need Low Fees
Not available with A-Pay
Want coverage in North America, Oceania
A-Pay doesn't cover these regions
View Fresha

A-Pay is best when you...

Global Multi-Currency Payment Gateway
Need Crypto Support
Not available with Fresha
Need High Risk Accepted
Not available with Fresha
Want coverage in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia
Fresha doesn't cover these regions
View A-Pay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Fresha and A-Pay?
They share 4 payment methods and 3 regions. Fresha adds Contactless, Gift Card, QR Code that A-Pay does not list; A-Pay adds ACH, Alipay, Apple Pay and 12 more that Fresha does not list; Fresha also covers North America, Oceania; A-Pay also covers Africa, Latin America and 1 more.
Which is cheaper, Fresha or A-Pay?
Fresha has published rates from No subscription fee, 2.19%+$0.20 per payment; A-Pay has custom pricing quoted on engagement. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use Fresha and A-Pay?
Fresha lists 5 regions and 7 payment methods; A-Pay lists 6 and 19. both cover Asia, Europe, Middle East. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do Fresha and A-Pay compare on integration and settlement?
A-Pay offers a sandbox, Fresha does not list one; both support webhooks; Fresha settles in Next business day, A-Pay in 1–2 business days.

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