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Shedul

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Overview

What Shedul does

Shedul (now part of Fresha) is a completely free salon scheduling and management software with no subscription fees. It offers appointment booking, client management, POS, and marketing features, making professional salon software accessible to businesses of all sizes.

What people use it for

  • Free salon management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Payment processing
  • Client marketing

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The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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

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Pricing

What Shedul costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Independent

$19.95 /mo

  • Single calendar
  • Single login
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client management
  • Online booking
  • POS system

Team

$14.95 /month per team member

  • Multiple calendars
  • Multiple team logins
  • All Independent features
  • Team management
  • Email support

Capabilities

Features

  • Appointment scheduling

    Appointment scheduling capability

  • Online booking

    Online booking capability

  • Client database

    Client database capability

  • Point of sale

    Point of sale capability

  • Inventory tracking

    Inventory tracking capability

  • Marketing campaigns

    Marketing campaigns capability

  • Reports & analytics

    Reports & analytics capability

  • Mobile apps

    Mobile apps capability

  • Google Calendar

    Integration with Google Calendar

  • Facebook

    Integration with Facebook

  • Instagram

    Integration with Instagram

  • Stripe

    Integration with Stripe

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Questions people ask

Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.

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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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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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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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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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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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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Behind it

Who makes Shedul

Company
Fresha (formerly Shedul)
Based in
London, UK
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