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Shedul vs Versum

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Shedul

Beauty

Free salon scheduling software

From
$14.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Versum

Beauty

Salon management for growing businesses

From
€25/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; Versum does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • They diverge on capability: Shedul covers Point of sale, Versum covers Loyalty programs.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shedul and Versum actually diverge.

Attributes where Shedul and Versum differ
AttributeShedulVersum
Starting price$14.95/month€25/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Founded20152011

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 Shedul

  • Point of sale
  • Inventory tracking
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Reports & analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • Instagram
  • Stripe
  • PCI DSS

Only in Versum

  • Loyalty programs
  • Inventory control
  • Marketing automation
  • SMS & email reminders
  • Detailed reporting
  • Mailchimp
  • Payment gateways
  • Data backup

Both cover

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Online booking
  • Client database
  • Google Calendar
  • Facebook
  • SSL encryption
  • GDPR compliant
  • 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.

Shedul

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

Versum

  • Growing salon businessnot Shedul
  • Client retentionnot Shedul
  • Inventory managementnot Shedul
  • Marketing campaignsnot 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

Versum

  • Does not provide built-in credit card or debit card payment processing
  • Many features are not well documented; users must explore with support or read incomplete manuals
  • Training is mandatory to access deep features, requiring significant onboarding investment
  • Customer support responsiveness reported as slow in some cases
  • Occasional recurring bugs and glitches that can disrupt service

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

Versum

€25/month
  • Basic$25/month
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$45/month
    • All Basic features
    • Online booking
    • Loyalty program

Which should you pick?

Choose Shedul if

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

Choose Versum if

  • You need loyalty programs.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory control.
Versum review

Questions people ask

Is Shedul or Versum better?
Neither clearly leads. Shedul starts at $14.95/month and Versum at €25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shedul or Versum?
Shedul starts at $14.95/month and Versum at €25/month.
Does Shedul or Versum run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Versum is typically brought in for.
What can Shedul do that Versum cannot?
Shedul covers Point of sale, Inventory tracking, Marketing campaigns, Reports & analytics. Versum covers Loyalty programs, Inventory control, Marketing automation, SMS & email reminders. Both handle Appointment scheduling, Online booking, 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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Versum: Does Versum support online booking?

Yes. Versum provides online booking capabilities available 24/7, allowing customers to book appointments directly through the system.

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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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Versum: What platforms does Versum support?

Versum is cloud-based and accessible via web, mobile apps for iOS, Android, and has remote access functionality described as putting the entire salon in your pocket.

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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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Versum: Does Versum have a loyalty program feature?

Yes. Versum includes built-in loyalty program functionality to help retain and reward best customers.

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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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