Migration guide
How to switch from Fresha to Square Appointments
A step-by-step playbook for migrating your booking data, team, and workflows from Fresha (Free) to Square Appointments (Free).
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Why teams switch from Fresha to Square Appointments
Fresha is strong on no monthly subscription and marketplace drives new clients, but teams often hit limits on commission on new marketplace clients. Square Appointments addresses this — it's best for solo stylists, trainers, and small studios.
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Fresha
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Square Appointments
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7-step migration plan
- 1
Export your data from Fresha (contacts, jobs, invoices, payments) as CSV files.
- 2
Sign up for Square Appointments — 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 Square Appointments. Match custom fields carefully.
- 5
Run Fresha and Square Appointments in parallel for 1–2 weeks so your team can validate data.
- 6
Train your office staff and field crews on the new Square Appointments workflows.
- 7
Cancel Fresha once you've confirmed all reporting and integrations work.
What you'll gain with Square Appointments
- Free for solo operators
- Built-in payments and deposits
- Calendar + SMS reminders
Ready to switch?
Start a free trial of Square Appointments — most teams run it alongside Fresha for 1–2 weeks before fully cutting over.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to switch from Fresha to Square Appointments?+
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 Fresha data into Square Appointments?+
Square Appointments accepts CSV imports for contacts, jobs, and invoices. Export from Fresha, clean the file, then import. Custom field mappings may require their support team for accounts >5,000 records.
Why switch from Fresha to Square Appointments?+
Common reasons: solo stylists, trainers, and small studios. Plus better pricing fit (Free vs Free) and feature differences in booking.
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