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Resurva vs Shedul

Resurva logo

Resurva

Software

Beautiful online booking for beauty businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Shedul logo

Shedul

Software

Free salon scheduling software

From
$14.95/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Resurva has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Resurva pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes; 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: Resurva covers Custom booking page, Shedul covers Appointment scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Resurva and Shedul actually diverge.

Attributes where Resurva and Shedul differ
AttributeResurvaShedul
Starting priceFree$14.95/month
Free tierYesNo
Founded20142015

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Resurva

  • Custom booking page
  • Online scheduling
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Calendar sync
  • Website embedding
  • Outlook

Only in Shedul

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

Both cover

  • Client database
  • Google Calendar
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Resurva

  • Online bookingnot Shedul
  • Website integrationnot Shedul
  • Appointment remindersnot Shedul
  • Professional presencenot Shedul

Shedul

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

Where each one falls short

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

Resurva

  • Pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes
  • Limited information about feature depth compared to dedicated salon management platforms
  • Integration options limited to five third-party tools compared to more comprehensive platforms

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

Resurva

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Resurva review.

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 Resurva if

  • You need custom booking page.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online scheduling.

Choose Shedul if

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

Questions people ask

Is Resurva or Shedul better?
Neither clearly leads. Resurva 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, Resurva or Shedul?
Resurva has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Resurva and $14.95/month for Shedul.
Does Resurva or Shedul run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Resurva for free?
Yes. Resurva has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shedul starts at $14.95/month.
What is Resurva best used for?
Resurva is most often used for online booking, website integration, appointment reminders, professional presence. Of those, online booking and website integration are not what Shedul is typically brought in for.
What can Resurva do that Shedul cannot?
Resurva covers Custom booking page, Online scheduling, Email reminders, SMS reminders. Shedul covers Appointment scheduling, Online booking, Point of sale, Inventory tracking. Both handle Client database, Google Calendar, Stripe, SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Resurva: Does Resurva offer a free trial?

Yes. Resurva offers a 60-day free trial with super support. No credit card is required to sign up.

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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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Resurva: What features does Resurva include?

Resurva includes appointment scheduling, booking management, client management with client portal, online booking, email and SMS reminders, online payments, POS integration, multi-location support, and analytics and reporting tools.

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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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Resurva: What integrations does Resurva support?

Resurva integrates with Mailchimp for email marketing, Meta for Business for social advertising, Stripe for payments, Twitter/X for social publishing, and Vend for POS and retail operations.

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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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Resurva: Does Resurva support multi-location management?

Yes. Resurva supports multiple locations with a multi-location discount available on all accounts for managing several salon or barbershop locations from one dashboard.

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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