Scheduling & Booking · head to head
Fresha vs Kaspersky Total Security

Kaspersky Total Security
Security & Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fresha fresha charges a 50 percent one time commission on each new client booked through its marketplace, subject to a minimum fee per client; Kaspersky Total Security uS sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- They diverge on capability: Fresha covers Online booking, Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fresha and Kaspersky Total Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fresha | Kaspersky Total Security |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Category | Scheduling & Booking | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2015 | 1997 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Fresha
- Online booking
- Appointment management
- Client database
- Point of sale
- Inventory management
- Staff scheduling
- Marketing tools
- Reports & analytics
Only in Kaspersky Total Security
- Real-time protection
- Ransomware protection
- Safe Money
- Privacy protection
- Parental controls
- Password manager
- VPN
- File encryption
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fresha
- Running appointment booking and point of sale for salons and spasnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Attracting new clients through the Fresha consumer marketplacenot Kaspersky Total Security
- Sending appointment reminders and marketing campaigns to clientsnot Kaspersky Total Security
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot Fresha
- Internet Securitynot Fresha
- Parental Controlnot Fresha
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fresha
- Fresha charges a 50 percent one time commission on each new client booked through its marketplace, subject to a minimum fee per client
- Online card payments carry a 4.90 percent plus fixed fee per transaction charge on top of the subscription
- Only 20 SMS or WhatsApp notifications and 50 marketing emails are free each month; everything beyond that is billed per message
- Team and Enterprise plans are quoted as custom rates with no published figure
- Add ons such as Team Connect and Insights are billed per team member per month on top of the plan
- Enterprise pricing applies to businesses with 20 or more team members
Kaspersky Total Security
- US sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- VPN limited to 200 MB per day and servers in only 24 countries
- Password manager has privacy concerns with questionable terms and policies
- VPN and password manager only included in Plus and Premium tiers, not in Standard
- Occasionally flags legitimate files as false positives
- Firewall leaves open ports on public networks
Pricing, plan by plan
Fresha
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited appointments
- Unlimited staff
- Online booking
- Payments (Add-on)$2.19/transaction
- Card payments
- Contactless payments
- Online payments
- Marketing (Add-on)$0.01/message
- Email campaigns
- SMS marketing
- Automated messages
Kaspersky Total Security
Free- FreeFree
- Basic antivirus
- No real-time protection
- Standard$38.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- Anti-phishing
- Plus$52.99/year
- Standard features
- Password manager
- VPN with limit
- Premium$74.99/year
- Plus features
- Identity protection
- Unlimited VPN
Which should you pick?
Choose Fresha if
- You need online booking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want appointment management.
Choose Kaspersky Total Security if
- You need real-time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Fresha or Kaspersky Total Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fresha starts at Free and Kaspersky Total Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fresha or Kaspersky Total Security?
- Fresha starts at Free and Kaspersky Total Security at Free.
- Does Fresha or Kaspersky Total Security run on more platforms?
- Fresha runs on Web, Ios, Android. Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Fresha for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Fresha best used for?
- Fresha is most often used for running appointment booking and point of sale for salons and spas, attracting new clients through the fresha consumer marketplace, sending appointment reminders and marketing campaigns to clients. Of those, running appointment booking and point of sale for salons and spas and attracting new clients through the fresha consumer marketplace are not what Kaspersky Total Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Fresha do that Kaspersky Total Security cannot?
- Fresha covers Online booking, Appointment management, Client database, Point of sale. Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, Safe Money, Privacy protection. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kaspersky Total Security: What does Kaspersky Total Security include?
Kaspersky Total Security (Premium tier) includes antivirus, firewall, password manager, VPN with 200 MB daily limit, parental controls (Kaspersky Safe Kids), and anti-ransomware protection.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does Kaspersky Total Security cost?
Kaspersky Standard costs $38.99/year for 3 devices. Plus tier is $52.99/year for 5 devices. Premium is $74.99/year for 10 devices. Multi-year discounts available.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Is Kaspersky available in the United States?
No. The U.S. government banned Kaspersky software sales in June 2024, with support and software updates ceasing September 29, 2024, citing national security concerns regarding Russian government ties.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Does Kaspersky have parental controls?
Yes. Premium and Plus tiers include one year free access to Kaspersky Safe Kids parental controls app, which provides activity reports, app monitoring, usage limits, and geo-fencing with location tracking.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does the VPN provide?
Kaspersky's free VPN (Kaspersky Secure Connection) offers only 200 MB per day of traffic, limiting data usage. Full VPN is included in Plus and Premium plans but with limited servers in only 24 countries.
SourceRelated pages
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