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Goldie vs Shedul

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Goldie

Beauty & Salon

Beauty booking app for independent professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shedul logo

Shedul

Beauty & Salon

Free salon scheduling software

From
$14.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Goldie has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Goldie goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing; Shedul hidden costs beyond subscription including 20% marketplace commission, payment processing fees (2.19% + 20 cents), SMS fees (5-15 cents each), and $500 card terminal requirement
  • They diverge on capability: Goldie covers Mobile scheduling, Shedul covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Goldie and Shedul actually diverge.

Attributes where Goldie and Shedul differ
AttributeGoldieShedul
Starting priceFree$14.95/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20182015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty & Salon).

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 Goldie

  • Mobile scheduling
  • Online booking link
  • Payment processing
  • SMS reminders
  • No-show protection
  • Social sharing
  • Revenue tracking
  • Square

Only in Shedul

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Online booking
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory tracking
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Reports & analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Client database
  • Instagram
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Goldie

  • Mobile business managementnot Shedul
  • Client bookingnot Shedul
  • Payment collectionnot Shedul
  • Building clientelenot Shedul

Shedul

  • Free salon managementnot Goldie
  • Appointment schedulingnot Goldie
  • Payment processingnot Goldie
  • Client marketingnot Goldie

Where each one falls short

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

Goldie

  • Goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing

Shedul

  • Hidden costs beyond subscription including 20% marketplace commission, payment processing fees (2.19% + 20 cents), SMS fees (5-15 cents each), and $500 card terminal requirement
  • Premium support (phone and live chat) requires additional paid add-on, base plan only includes email support
  • Limited customization and branding options in free tier compared to competitors
  • Complex pricing structure with many add-on fees makes true cost of ownership difficult to calculate upfront
  • Card payment terminal ($500) must be purchased separately for in-person payments instead of supporting third-party terminals

Pricing, plan by plan

Goldie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reminders
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Online payments
    • SMS reminders

Shedul

$14.95/month
  • Independent$19.95/month
    • Single calendar
    • Single login
    • Appointment scheduling
  • Team$14.95/month per team member
    • Multiple calendars
    • Multiple team logins
    • All Independent features

Which should you pick?

Choose Goldie if

  • You need mobile scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want online booking link.
Goldie review

Choose Shedul if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.
Shedul review

Questions people ask

Is Goldie or Shedul better?
Neither clearly leads. Goldie starts at Free and Shedul at $14.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Goldie or Shedul?
Goldie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Goldie and $14.95/month for Shedul.
Does Goldie or Shedul run on more platforms?
Goldie runs on Ios, Android. Shedul runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Goldie for free?
Yes. Goldie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shedul starts at $14.95/month.
What is Goldie best used for?
Goldie is most often used for mobile business management, client booking, payment collection, building clientele. Of those, mobile business management and client booking are not what Shedul is typically brought in for.
What can Goldie do that Shedul cannot?
Goldie covers Mobile scheduling, Online booking link, Payment processing, SMS reminders. Shedul covers Appointment scheduling, Online booking, Point of sale, Inventory tracking. Both handle Client database, Instagram, Stripe, SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Shedul: Is Shedul/Fresha free to use?

No. Shedul, now rebranded as Fresha, charges $19.95 USD per month for the Independent plan (one person) and $14.95 per month per team member for the Team plan. However, there are additional costs beyond the base subscription including 20% commission on marketplace bookings, payment processing fees of 2.19% + 20 cents per transaction, SMS messaging fees of 5 to 15 cents per message, and a $500 card payment terminal if processing in-person payments.

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Shedul: What features are included in Shedul/Fresha?

Shedul/Fresha includes appointment scheduling, client management with history and preferences, automated appointment reminders, online booking through website or Facebook, point-of-sale (POS) system, inventory and product management, client loyalty programs, and basic reporting and analytics. All features are available on all paid plans without additional feature-based tiers.

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Shedul: What are the hidden costs beyond the subscription price?

Shedul/Fresha charges 20% commission on new client bookings through the Fresha marketplace, 2.19% plus 20 cents for card payment processing, SMS messaging at 5 to 15 cents per message, and requires a $500 card payment terminal for in-person credit card processing. According to industry analysis, true annual costs run approximately 70% higher than the published subscription price.

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Shedul: Does Shedul/Fresha work on mobile devices?

Yes, Shedul/Fresha is available as a web platform and has native mobile apps for iOS and Android. Clients can book appointments through the mobile apps, and staff can manage appointments from their phones.

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Shedul: What support options are available?

Free and Team plans include email support only. Live chat and phone support (24/7) are only available with an optional premium add-on that costs extra per month. The Fresha Plus premium support is required to access phone and chat support.

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Shedul: Can I export my salon data from Shedul/Fresha?

While Shedul/Fresha provides reporting and analytics features, the platform does not clearly document export options for bulk data transfer. Users should contact support to determine data export capabilities and formats.

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