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Envision vs Versum

Envision logo

Envision

Software

Salon management software with integrated POS

From
$79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Versum logo

Versum

Software

Salon management for growing businesses

From
€25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Envision standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap; Versum does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • They diverge on capability: Envision covers Point of sale, Versum covers Loyalty programs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Envision and Versum actually diverge.

Attributes where Envision and Versum differ
AttributeEnvisionVersum
Starting price$79/month€25/month
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20082011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Envision

  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Staff scheduling
  • SMS reminders
  • Reporting
  • Stripe
  • Google

Only in Versum

  • Loyalty programs
  • Inventory control
  • Marketing automation
  • Online booking
  • SMS & email reminders
  • Detailed reporting
  • Google Calendar
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Facebook
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Envision

  • Salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platformnot Versum

Versum

  • Growing salon businessnot Envision
  • Client retentionnot Envision
  • Inventory managementnot Envision
  • Marketing campaignsnot Envision

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Envision

  • Standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap
  • No dollar amounts are shown for any plan; the page states pricing is tailored to your practice and requires contacting sales

Versum

  • Does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • Many features are not well documented; users must explore with support or read incomplete manuals
  • Training is mandatory to access deep features, requiring significant onboarding investment
  • Customer support responsiveness reported as slow in some cases
  • Occasional recurring bugs and glitches that can disrupt service

Pricing, plan by plan

Envision

$79/month
  • Starter$79/month
    • Scheduling
    • Basic POS
    • Client management
  • Professional$159/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced POS
    • Inventory

Versum

€25/month
  • Basic$25/month
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$45/month
    • All Basic features
    • Online booking
    • Loyalty program

Which should you pick?

Choose Envision if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You also want inventory management.
Envision review

Choose Versum if

  • You need loyalty programs.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory control.
Versum review

Questions people ask

Is Envision or Versum better?
Neither clearly leads. Envision starts at $79/month and Versum at €25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Envision or Versum?
Envision starts at $79/month and Versum at €25/month.
Does Envision or Versum run on more platforms?
Envision runs on Web. Versum runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Envision best used for?
Envision is most often used for salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform. Of those, salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform is not what Versum is typically brought in for.
What can Envision do that Versum cannot?
Envision covers Point of sale, Inventory management, Staff scheduling, SMS reminders. Versum covers Loyalty programs, Inventory control, Marketing automation, Online booking. Both handle Appointment scheduling, Client database, Facebook, SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Versum: Does Versum support online booking?

Yes. Versum provides online booking capabilities available 24/7, allowing customers to book appointments directly through the system.

Source
Versum: What platforms does Versum support?

Versum is cloud-based and accessible via web, mobile apps for iOS, Android, and has remote access functionality described as putting the entire salon in your pocket.

Source
Versum: Does Versum have a loyalty program feature?

Yes. Versum includes built-in loyalty program functionality to help retain and reward best customers.

Source
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