Migration guide
How to switch from Boulevard to Fresha
A step-by-step playbook for migrating your booking data, team, and workflows from Boulevard ($235/mo) to Fresha (Free).
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Why teams switch from Boulevard to Fresha
Boulevard is strong on beautiful self-booking flow and card-on-file reduces no-shows, but teams often hit limits on high price for small studios. Fresha addresses this — it's best for salons and spas that want exposure without monthly software fees.
From
Boulevard
$235/mo
To
Fresha
Free
7-step migration plan
- 1
Export your data from Boulevard (contacts, jobs, invoices, payments) as CSV files.
- 2
Sign up for Fresha — most teams use the free trial to test the migration safely.
- 3
Clean your CSVs: dedupe contacts, standardize phone numbers, fix date formats.
- 4
Import customers and historical jobs into Fresha. Match custom fields carefully.
- 5
Run Boulevard and Fresha in parallel for 1–2 weeks so your team can validate data.
- 6
Train your office staff and field crews on the new Fresha workflows.
- 7
Cancel Boulevard once you've confirmed all reporting and integrations work.
What you'll gain with Fresha
- No monthly subscription
- Marketplace drives new clients
- Solid feature set
Ready to switch?
Start a free trial of Fresha — most teams run it alongside Boulevard for 1–2 weeks before fully cutting over.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to switch from Boulevard to Fresha?+
Most teams complete migration in 1–3 weeks: data export, import/cleanup, team training, and a parallel-run period. Larger teams (10+ users) typically need 4–6 weeks.
Can I import my Boulevard data into Fresha?+
Fresha accepts CSV imports for contacts, jobs, and invoices. Export from Boulevard, clean the file, then import. Custom field mappings may require their support team for accounts >5,000 records.
Why switch from Boulevard to Fresha?+
Common reasons: salons and spas that want exposure without monthly software fees. Plus better pricing fit (Free vs $235/mo) and feature differences in booking.
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