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Shedul vs Booksy

Shedul logo

Shedul

Beauty & Salon

Free salon scheduling software

From
$14.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Booksy logo

Booksy

Scheduling & Booking

Book local beauty services

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Booksy the Boost marketplace feature charges a one time 30% fee on the first visit cost for each client it brings in
  • They diverge on capability: Shedul covers Appointment scheduling, Booksy covers Calendar management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shedul and Booksy actually diverge.

Attributes where Shedul and Booksy differ
AttributeShedulBooksy
Starting price$14.95/month$29.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
CategoryBeauty & SalonScheduling & Booking
Founded20152014

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

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 Shedul

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory tracking
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Reports & analytics
  • PCI DSS
  • Android support
  • English language support

Only in Booksy

  • Calendar management
  • Automated reminders
  • Marketing tools
  • Reviews management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Apple Calendar
  • Google My Business
  • Data encryption

Both cover

  • Online booking
  • Client database
  • Mobile apps
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Stripe
  • SSL encryption
  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Shedul

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

Booksy

  • Appointment booking and client management for salons and barbersnot Shedul
  • Taking payments and deposits against bookingsnot Shedul

Where each one falls short

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

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

Booksy

  • The Boost marketplace feature charges a one time 30% fee on the first visit cost for each client it brings in
  • Additional team members are $20 a month each on top of the $29.99 base
  • Card processing runs from 2.49% plus $0.10 to 2.69% plus $0.30 depending on how the payment is taken
  • Getting paid out within 30 minutes costs a further 1.5%
  • Card readers are bought separately at $53.10 or $219.85 plus shipping

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Booksy

$29.99/month
  • Solo$29.99/month
    • Unlimited bookings
    • Client management
    • Mobile app
  • Team$49.99/month
    • Everything in Solo
    • Multiple staff
    • Staff scheduling
  • Business$79.99/month
    • Everything in Team
    • Multi-location
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Shedul if

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

Choose Booksy if

  • You need calendar management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want automated reminders.
Booksy review

Questions people ask

Is Shedul or Booksy better?
Neither clearly leads. Shedul starts at $14.95/month and Booksy at $29.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shedul or Booksy?
Shedul starts at $14.95/month and Booksy at $29.99/month.
Does Shedul or Booksy run on more platforms?
Shedul runs on Web, iOS, Android. Booksy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Shedul best used for?
Shedul is most often used for free salon management, appointment scheduling, payment processing, client marketing. Of those, free salon management and appointment scheduling are not what Booksy is typically brought in for.
What can Shedul do that Booksy cannot?
Shedul covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory tracking, Marketing campaigns. Booksy covers Calendar management, Automated reminders, Marketing tools, Reviews management. Both handle Online booking, Client database, Mobile apps, 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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