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MyTime vs Shedul

MyTime logo

MyTime

Software

Online booking and appointment scheduling platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shedul logo

Shedul

Software

Free salon scheduling software

From
$14.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MyTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents; 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: MyTime covers Email & SMS reminders, Shedul covers Point of sale.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyTime and Shedul actually diverge.

Attributes where MyTime and Shedul differ
AttributeMyTimeShedul
Starting priceFree$14.95/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20102015

Identical on both: 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 MyTime

  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Custom branding
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Shedul

  • Point of sale
  • Inventory tracking
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Reports & analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • GDPR compliant
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • PCI DSS
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot Shedul
  • Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot Shedul
  • Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot Shedul
  • Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot Shedul
  • Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot Shedul
  • Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot Shedul

Shedul

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

Where each one falls short

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

MyTime

  • Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • Pricing is not published

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

MyTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Email reminders
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Custom branding
    • Marketing tools

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 MyTime if

  • You need email & sms reminders.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want payment processing.
MyTime review

Choose Shedul if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory tracking.
Shedul review

Questions people ask

Is MyTime or Shedul better?
Neither clearly leads. MyTime 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, MyTime or Shedul?
MyTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MyTime and $14.95/month for Shedul.
Does MyTime or Shedul run on more platforms?
MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Shedul runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use MyTime for free?
Yes. MyTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shedul starts at $14.95/month.
What is MyTime best used for?
MyTime is most often used for appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations, point of sale and integrated payments at the counter, staff scheduling and labour forecasting, email, sms and push marketing to clients. Of those, appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations and point of sale and integrated payments at the counter are not what Shedul is typically brought in for.
What can MyTime do that Shedul cannot?
MyTime covers Email & SMS reminders, Payment processing, Custom branding, Marketing tools. Shedul covers Point of sale, Inventory tracking, Marketing campaigns, Reports & analytics. Both handle Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Client database, Google Calendar.

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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