Multi-branch management, barcode inventory, staff roles, and client CRM — at a fraction of what global tools charge. No commissions. No hidden fees.
Built in East Africa, for East Africa. Not a global tool with local pricing slapped on.
No per-stylist fees. No marketplace commissions. Flat monthly pricing.
Fresha takes 20% on marketplace bookings. HairVia takes nothing. Your revenue stays yours.
Every new salon gets full Premium access for 90 days. No credit card required to start.
From a single chair to multiple branches — HairVia scales with you.
Conflict prevention, automatic confirmations, 24hr reminders, and completion tracking. Available on all tiers including Free.
All tiersVisit history, spending patterns, preferences, allergies, segmentation, review management, and QR code onboarding for walk-ins.
Pro & PremiumScan products with your phone camera. Track stock per branch, get low-stock alerts, and see usage per booking. No competitor offers this.
Pro & PremiumOwner, manager, stylist, receptionist — each sees exactly what they need. Free is owner-only. Pro adds up to 5 staff. Premium is unlimited.
Pro & PremiumRevenue, bookings, client retention, peak hours, inventory — 9 report types with PDF and Excel export. Pro gets reports. Premium unlocks the advanced analytics dashboard.
Reports: Pro | Analytics: PremiumPro: in-app messaging and manual campaigns. Premium: automated surveys, review requests, SMS/email notifications, and re-engagement campaigns.
PremiumMost salon apps treat multi-location as an afterthought. HairVia was architected for it from day one. Available on Premium tier.
Against the global booking platforms Kenyan salons are being sold. Competitor figures are drawn from their public pricing pages; KES conversions use $1 ≈ KES 130.
| HairVia | Fresha | Booksy | |
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| Free tier | Yes — bookings + 1 staff + 1 branch | Solo only (individual plan) | No — 14-day trial only |
| Flat monthly price | KES 2,999 (Pro) | None — per-staff pricing | $29.99 base ≈ KES 3,900 |
| Per-staff fees | None up to 5 on Pro; unlimited on Premium | $9.95 / staff / mo ≈ KES 1,290 | $20 / extra staff ≈ KES 2,600 |
| 5-staff salon cost | KES 2,999/mo flat | ~KES 6,460/mo (5 × $9.95) | ~KES 14,290/mo ($29.99 + 4 × $20) |
| Marketplace / booking commission | 0% | 20% on new marketplace clients | 0% (subscription model) |
| Card processing fee | Stripe standard (≈ 3.5% + KES 15) | 2.19% + $0.20 per txn | Payment processor varies |
| M-Pesa payment option | Yes — native | No | No |
| Multi-branch | Unlimited on Premium | Yes | Yes |
| Barcode inventory (phone camera) | Yes | No | No |
| Staff roles & permissions | 4 distinct roles (RBAC) | Basic roles | Basic roles |
| Client QR onboarding | Yes | No | No |
| Invoice & VAT tuned for Kenya | Yes — KRA PIN, VAT rate, sequential numbering | Generic tax fields | Generic tax fields |
| Referral tracking | Included on Pro & Premium | Not documented | Not documented |
| Built for Kenya | Yes | No — global tool | No — global tool |
Sources (verified Q1 2026): Fresha pricing, Booksy Biz pricing. Competitor features may vary by country. Figures reflect USD pricing at $1 ≈ KES 130; actual exchange rates fluctuate.
No per-stylist fees. No commissions. No surprises. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
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Free
KES 0 /mo
Forever. No credit card needed.
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Pro
KES 2,999 /mo
~$23/mo. Save 50% vs Booksy.
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90-Day Free Trial
Premium
KES 4,999 /mo
~$38/mo. Unlimited everything.
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| Core | |||
| Booking management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing & e-receipts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Branches | 1 | 1 | Unlimited |
| Staff members | — | Up to 5 | Unlimited |
| Staff roles (manager, stylist, receptionist) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reports | |||
| Reports & analytics (9 types, PDF + Excel) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced analytics | — | — | ✓ |
| Cross-branch analytics | — | — | ✓ |
| Inventory | |||
| Inventory & material tracking | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Barcode scanning | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clients & communication | |||
| In-app messaging | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal with QR onboarding | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client reviews | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated reminders | — | — | ✓ |
| Automated surveys & review requests | — | — | ✓ |
| Email notifications | — | — | ✓ |
| SMS notifications | — | — | ✓ |
| Marketing | |||
| Manual marketing campaigns | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Referral tracking | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social media marketing tools | — | — | ✓ |
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