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Shortcuts Software vs Treatwell

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Shortcuts Software

Beauty & Salon

Salon & spa business success

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Treatwell logo

Treatwell

Beauty & Salon

Beauty and wellness booking platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Shortcuts Software and Treatwell differ
AttributeShortcuts SoftwareTreatwell
Starting price$89/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19902008

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 Shortcuts Software

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

Only in Treatwell

  • Online booking platform
  • Business profile
  • Customer reviews
  • Appointment management
  • Payment processing
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Google

Both cover

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • SSL encryption
  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Shortcuts Software

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

Treatwell

  • Listing a salon on the Treatwell consumer booking marketplacenot Shortcuts Software
  • Free salon calendar, POS and client records for freelancers and small teamsnot Shortcuts Software
  • Taking online prepaid bookings with daily payoutsnot Shortcuts Software

Where each one falls short

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

Shortcuts Software

Nothing recorded yet. See the Shortcuts Software review.

Treatwell

  • Treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • Online prepayments carry an additional 2.5 percent processing fee plus VAT
  • All commissions and fees are subject to VAT on top of the quoted percentages
  • The commercial model depends on marketplace introductions: there is no commission on direct or social media bookings, so the software is free only where the salon brings its own clients

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Treatwell

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Business profile
    • 25% commission
  • Premium$49/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 15% commission
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Shortcuts Software if

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

Choose Treatwell if

  • You need online booking platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want business profile.
Treatwell review

Questions people ask

Is Shortcuts Software or Treatwell better?
Neither clearly leads. Shortcuts Software starts at $89/month and Treatwell at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shortcuts Software or Treatwell?
Treatwell has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $89/month for Shortcuts Software and Free for Treatwell.
Does Shortcuts Software or Treatwell run on more platforms?
Shortcuts Software runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android, Api. Treatwell runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Treatwell for free?
Yes. Treatwell has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shortcuts Software starts at $89/month.
What is Shortcuts Software best used for?
Shortcuts Software is most often used for salon operations, inventory control, client loyalty, marketing campaigns. Of those, salon operations and inventory control are not what Treatwell is typically brought in for.
What can Shortcuts Software do that Treatwell cannot?
Shortcuts Software covers Appointment booking, Client management, Point of sale, Inventory management. Treatwell covers Online booking platform, Business profile, Customer reviews, Appointment management. Both handle Facebook, Instagram, SSL encryption, GDPR compliant.
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