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Anyone successfully migrated their client list from Acuity Scheduling to Shedul?
James Jones
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Aesthetic Clinic · Northampton · 7mo ago
Right, I need some honest opinions. I've been using a paper diary for 5 years and my husband thinks I'm mad for not going digital. I've looked at Trafft and Trafft but I honestly can't figure out which one is better for a small nail studio. I don't need anything fancy — just something that sends reminder texts, takes deposits and lets clients book online without ringing me at 11pm. What would you go for?
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I've used Fresha for 18 months and the support is hit and miss if I'm honest. Response times are slow. But the product itself is solid and I rarely need support because once it's set up it just works. I'd still recommend it — just don't rely on them for urgent help.
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I've used SimplyBook.me for 6 months and the support is hit and miss if I'm honest. Response times are slow. But the product itself is solid and I rarely need support because once it's set up it just works. I'd still recommend it — just don't rely on them for urgent help.
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I was asking myself this a year ago. Best decision I ever made was just picking one and starting. Acuity Scheduling has a free plan that's genuinely functional. Start there, learn the system, then upgrade when you actually need the paid features. Don't let the choice paralysis stop you from just getting on with it.
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I tested SimplyBook.me and Phorest side by side for a month. SimplyBook.me won on price, Phorest won on features. For a solo brow studio just starting out, SimplyBook.me's free plan is hard to argue with. You can always switch later once you know exactly what you need.
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I've been using Trafft for 18 months and honestly I'd recommend it for a small nail studio. The setup took me about half a day but once it's done it just runs. Clients get automatic reminders, you can take deposits, and the calendar view is really clear. Give the free trial a go — you'll know within a week if it works for you.
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