Insight Salon Software vs Shortcuts
Insight Salon Software
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Shortcuts
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| Figure | Insight Salon Software | Shortcuts |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Salon Loyalty Software | 8.4 (#9) | 7.2 (#38) |
| Spec score · Salon Gift Card Software | 8.3 (#11) | 7.3 (#36) |
| Spec score · Salon Inventory Management Software | 8.3 (#13) | 7.2 (#37) |
| Spec score · Salon Software | 8.2 (#12) | 7.2 (#33) |
| Spec score · Salon Payroll Software | 8.2 (#14) | 7.1 (#40) |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Integrations | The vendor’s knowledge base documents integrations with QuickBooks, iContact, and Digitech (Elavon); its QuickBooks integration works only with installed QuickBooks, not its cloud version. | Fusion lists Mailchimp, Vish, Xero, Shopify, Power BI and integrated payments as add-ons or integrations; Xero availability is limited to Australia in the support guide. |
| Intended customers | The vendor describes serving single-employee salons and chair renters through large, multi-location franchises, as well as spas, barber shops, and other businesses. | Shortcuts says its software is for hair salons, barbers, beauty businesses, spas and multi-site businesses. |
| Product | Insight is salon and spa management software for scheduling appointments, managing clients and staff, automating marketing, and tracking inventory. | Shortcuts Fusion is salon and beauty business software for managing bookings, staff, stock, marketing, client history and point of sale. |
| Reporting | Insight offers more than 80 reports and graphs covering sales, appointments, clients, employees, inventory, services, payroll, and management. | Fusion offers more than 50 pre-built reports and customisable dashboards for KPIs, staff performance, service popularity and retail opportunities. |
| Support | The vendor says Cloud includes unlimited email and toll-free phone support, while Installed includes one year of that support. | Fusion’s FAQ says support is available by phone, email and chat 24/7, and that every package includes onboarding and training. |
Plans
Insight Salon Software
- Solo Edition (Insight Cloud)$25 a month
- Partner Edition (Insight Cloud)$50 a month
- Solo Edition (Premium Cloud)$55 a month
- Growth Edition (Insight Cloud)$75 a month
- Partner Edition (Premium Cloud)$85 a month
- Small Business Edition (Insight Cloud)$100 a month
- Growth Edition (Premium Cloud)$130 a month
- Enterprise Edition (Insight Cloud)$140 a month
- Small Business Edition (Premium Cloud)$180 a month
- Enterprise Edition (Premium Cloud)$250 a month
In their own words
Insight Salon Software
Insight Salon Software helps salons, spas, barber shops, and other businesses manage appointments, clients, staff, marketing, and inventory. Online booking supports real-time appointments on a mobile-responsive site and sends automatic email or SMS confirmations. Client records can hold formulas, preferences, notes, service and appointment history, and loyalty points. Marketing tools handle automated text and email campaigns, appointment reminders, and promotions for inactive clients. The software includes more than 80 reports and graphs covering sales, appointments, clients, employees, inventory, services, payroll, and management. It is offered as a cloud subscription or an installed option. Cloud subscriptions include remote access, online backups, and unlimited customer support, but require a reliable internet connection. Premium Cloud adds two-way texting, phone and tablet apps, and online booking. Installed stores data locally on a Windows PC, works without an internet connection, and includes free upgrades for one year. Cloud plans start at $25 a month for Solo Edition; Solo Edition (Premium Cloud) costs $55 a month and includes up to 500 SMS per month. A free trial is available.
Shortcuts
Shortcuts has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.