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Resurva vs Shortcuts Software

Resurva logo

Resurva

Beauty & Salon

Beautiful online booking for beauty businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shortcuts Software logo

Shortcuts Software

Beauty & Salon

Salon & spa business success

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Resurva has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Resurva covers Custom booking page, Shortcuts Software covers Appointment booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Resurva and Shortcuts Software actually diverge.

Attributes where Resurva and Shortcuts Software differ
AttributeResurvaShortcuts Software
Starting priceFree$89/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Windows, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20141990

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 Resurva

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

Only in Shortcuts Software

  • Appointment booking
  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Marketing automation
  • Staff rostering
  • Loyalty programs
  • Business analytics

Both cover

  • SSL encryption
  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Resurva

  • Online bookingnot Shortcuts Software
  • Website integrationnot Shortcuts Software
  • Appointment remindersnot Shortcuts Software
  • Professional presencenot Shortcuts Software

Shortcuts Software

  • Salon operationsnot Resurva
  • Inventory controlnot Resurva
  • Client loyaltynot Resurva
  • Marketing campaignsnot Resurva
  • Business intelligencenot 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

Shortcuts Software

Nothing recorded yet. See the Shortcuts Software review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Resurva

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Resurva review.

Shortcuts Software

$89/month
  • Essential$89/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • Basic POS
  • Professional$159/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Online booking
    • Marketing tools
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced analytics

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.
Resurva review

Choose Shortcuts Software if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.
Shortcuts Software review

Questions people ask

Is Resurva or Shortcuts Software better?
Neither clearly leads. Resurva starts at Free and Shortcuts Software at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Resurva or Shortcuts Software?
Resurva has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Resurva and $89/month for Shortcuts Software.
Does Resurva or Shortcuts Software run on more platforms?
Resurva runs on Web, iOS, Android. Shortcuts Software runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Resurva for free?
Yes. Resurva has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shortcuts Software starts at $89/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 Shortcuts Software is typically brought in for.
What can Resurva do that Shortcuts Software cannot?
Resurva covers Custom booking page, Online scheduling, Email reminders, SMS reminders. Shortcuts Software covers Appointment booking, Client management, Point of sale, Inventory management. Both handle SSL encryption, GDPR compliant, Cloud deployment.

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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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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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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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.

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