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SalonRunner vs Shedul

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SalonRunner

Beauty

Run your salon like a pro

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shedul logo

Shedul

Beauty

Free salon scheduling software

From
$14.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: SalonRunner salonRunner is the underlying platform behind the flagship Rosy Salon Software brand, offered white-label through a VAR program (Internet Archive capture, 29 December 2021); no pricing figures were 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
  • They diverge on capability: SalonRunner covers Client management, Shedul covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SalonRunner and Shedul actually diverge.

Attributes where SalonRunner and Shedul differ
AttributeSalonRunnerShedul
Starting price$19/month$14.95/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Founded20122015

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Beauty).

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 SalonRunner

  • Client management
  • Staff scheduling
  • POS system
  • Commission tracking
  • SMS reminders
  • Square
  • Data backup
  • Spanish language support

Only in Shedul

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory tracking
  • Reports & analytics
  • Instagram
  • PCI DSS
  • GDPR compliant

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Mobile apps
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Stripe
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

SalonRunner

  • Mobile salon managementnot Shedul
  • Client bookingnot Shedul
  • Staff coordinationnot Shedul
  • Payment processing

Shedul

  • Free salon managementnot SalonRunner
  • Appointment schedulingnot SalonRunner
  • Payment processing
  • Client marketingnot SalonRunner

Both are used for payment processing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

SalonRunner

  • SalonRunner is the underlying platform behind the flagship Rosy Salon Software brand, offered white-label through a VAR program (Internet Archive capture, 29 December 2021); no pricing figures were 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

SalonRunner

$19/month
  • Solo$19/month
    • 1 user
    • Online booking
    • Client management
  • Team$49/month
    • Up to 5 users
    • All Solo features
    • Staff scheduling

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 SalonRunner if

  • You need client management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want staff scheduling.
SalonRunner review

Choose Shedul if

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

Questions people ask

Is SalonRunner or Shedul better?
Neither clearly leads. SalonRunner starts at $19/month and Shedul at $14.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SalonRunner or Shedul?
SalonRunner starts at $19/month and Shedul at $14.95/month.
Does SalonRunner or Shedul run on more platforms?
SalonRunner runs on Web, Ios, Android. Shedul runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is SalonRunner best used for?
SalonRunner is most often used for mobile salon management, client booking, staff coordination, payment processing. Of those, mobile salon management and client booking are not what Shedul is typically brought in for.
What can SalonRunner do that Shedul cannot?
SalonRunner covers Client management, Staff scheduling, POS system, Commission tracking. Shedul covers Appointment scheduling, Client database, Point of sale, Inventory tracking. Both handle Online booking, Mobile apps, Marketing campaigns, Stripe.

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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