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Shedul vs Zeeg

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Shedul

Beauty

Free salon scheduling software

From
$14.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeeg logo

Zeeg

Scheduling

German-hosted scheduling with GDPR positioning and CRM features built into the upper tiers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zeeg has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Zeeg single sign-on and SCIM only appear on the Scale tier at EUR 30 per user per month, so an organisation that needs identity governance for a hundred occasional bookers pays a premium tier price for every one of them.
  • They diverge on capability: Shedul covers Appointment scheduling, Zeeg covers European hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shedul and Zeeg actually diverge.

Attributes where Shedul and Zeeg differ
AttributeShedulZeeg
Starting price$14.95/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownPer user per month
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryBeautyScheduling
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: 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
  • Online booking
  • Client database
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory tracking
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Reports & analytics
  • Mobile apps

Only in Zeeg

  • European hosting
  • Free tier
  • Round robin
  • CRM essentials
  • Calendar sync
  • API and webhooks
  • SSO and SCIM
  • Payments

What people use each for

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

Shedul

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

Zeeg

  • A German or Austrian company whose data protection officer will not approve an American scheduling processor for calendar and contact datanot Shedul
  • A European sales team that wants round robin routing and CRM fields without paying enterprise rates for a separate revenue toolnot Shedul
  • A recruiter running interview scheduling across a panel with collective and group event typesnot Shedul
  • A consultancy that charges for initial calls and wants payment collected at the point of booking in eurosnot 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

Zeeg

  • Single sign-on and SCIM only appear on the Scale tier at EUR 30 per user per month, so an organisation that needs identity governance for a hundred occasional bookers pays a premium tier price for every one of them.
  • Round robin routing, which many teams treat as the basic reason to buy a team scheduler, is held back to Business at EUR 16 per user, well above where competitors place it.
  • The integration catalogue and surrounding ecosystem are much smaller than Calendly, so a workflow that depends on a niche CRM or an existing Zapier-style recipe may need building rather than switching on.
  • There are no native mobile apps, so staff manage availability and bookings through the browser, which is workable but noticeably weaker for people scheduling from the road.
  • The CRM features are light by design and will not replace a real pipeline tool, so teams risk splitting contact data between Zeeg and their actual CRM and then reconciling it.

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

Zeeg

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Free forever
    • Unlimited event types
    • Video conferencing links
  • Professional$10/month
    • Per user, billed annually; EUR 12 billed monthly
    • API and webhooks
    • CRM essentials
  • Business$16/month
    • Per user, billed annually; EUR 20 billed monthly
    • Round-robin routing
    • CRM integrations
  • Scale$30/month
    • Per user, billed annually; EUR 40 billed monthly
    • Custom objects
    • SSO and SCIM provisioning

Which should you pick?

Choose Shedul if

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

Choose Zeeg if

  • You need european hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want free tier.
Zeeg review

Questions people ask

Is Shedul or Zeeg better?
Neither clearly leads. Shedul starts at $14.95/month and Zeeg at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shedul or Zeeg?
Zeeg has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14.95/month for Shedul and Free for Zeeg.
Does Shedul or Zeeg run on more platforms?
Shedul runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zeeg runs on Web.
Can I use Zeeg for free?
Yes. Zeeg has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shedul starts at $14.95/month.
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 Zeeg is typically brought in for.
What can Shedul do that Zeeg cannot?
Shedul covers Appointment scheduling, Online booking, Client database, Point of sale. Zeeg covers European hosting, Free tier, Round robin, CRM essentials.

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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Zeeg: Where is Zeeg data hosted?

On European infrastructure, with GDPR compliance and EU data residency as the product core positioning. This is the main reason European buyers shortlist it over American alternatives.

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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Zeeg: What does the free plan include?

Unlimited event types, calendar sync and video conferencing links at no cost, which is more generous than most free scheduling tiers.

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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Zeeg: When do I need the expensive tiers?

Round robin arrives at Business, EUR 16 per user per month annually. Single sign-on and SCIM only at Scale, EUR 30 per user per month annually.

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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Zeeg: Does it have mobile apps?

No native apps. Zeeg is used through the browser.

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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