How many no-shows do you get per week and how do you handle them?

The Instagram booking integration on Shedul was a bit fiddly to set up but it does work. The issue is usually the Facebook Business account connection — make sure your Instagram is properly linked to a Facebook page first, then the Shedul integration finds it straight away.

🤍 10 ⚑ #1

I've been using Shedul for 6 months and honestly I'd recommend it for a small barbershop. 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.

🤍 9 ⚑ #2

For a mobile lash studio I'd go with Appointy every time. You can set a service area rather than a fixed address, clients can see your availability, and the automated confirmations include all the details they need. Works perfectly without needing a physical premises.

🤍 8 ⚑ #3

For deposits specifically, BookPin is really smooth. The client gets a card payment screen as part of the booking flow — it doesn't feel like a separate step or like you're being suspicious of them. I take £20 on everything and no one has complained since I set it up properly.

🤍 3 ⚑ #4

For deposits specifically, Square Appointments is really smooth. The client gets a card payment screen as part of the booking flow — it doesn't feel like a separate step or like you're being suspicious of them. I take £30 on everything and no one has complained since I set it up properly.

🤍 7 ⚑ #5

For multi-staff Square Appointments is excellent. Each person has their own colour-coded calendar, you can set individual hours and services, and clients book with a specific person or with 'any available' if you prefer. I've got two staff on it and it's really simple to manage from the dashboard.

🤍 5 ⚑ #6

I asked myself this exact question a year ago. Ended up going with Setmore because it had the best free trial and I could test it properly without committing. a year later I'm still on it. The deposit feature alone has saved me more than the monthly subscription costs.

🤍 4 ⚑ #7

I tested Phorest and Shedul side by side for a month. Phorest won on price, Shedul won on features. For a solo nail studio just starting out, Phorest's free plan is hard to argue with. You can always switch later once you know exactly what you need.

🤍 7 ⚑ #8