Shortcuts

shortcutssoftware.com
Scheduling & Booking
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Smart Salon Management Software for Growth

How to Replace Shortcuts

Overview

Shortcuts is a comprehensive salon management software designed for hair salons, beauty clinics, barbershops, and nail bars. It combines appointment scheduling, point of sale, client management, and reporting tools to help salon businesses grow revenue and improve operational efficiency. The platform serves businesses from single operators to large multi-site operations across five continents.

Features

16 features across 9 categories

Booking & Scheduling(2)

Appointment Scheduling

Essential appointment scheduling features tailored for hair salons, beauty clinics, barbers, and nail bars with multi-station support.

Online Booking System

Intuitive 24/7 online booking system that allows clients to book appointments anytime, anywhere. Salons using this feature generate 34% more monthly revenue.

Business Management(1)

Multi-Site ManagementPremium

Centralized management system for salon chains and multi-site business operations.

Also in: Jobber, Setmore, Acuity Scheduling

Client Management(1)

Client Experience Management

Enhanced client experience features and tools for managing client relationships and satisfaction.

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Customer Support(1)

24/7 Human Support

Round-the-clock customer support from human support specialists.

Industry-Specific(4)

Barber-Specific Features

Fast and efficient barber software solutions designed for the high-turnover barbershop environment and client management.

Beauty Clinic Features

Enhanced salon management software with integrated booking and enhanced client experiences for busy beauty professionals.

Hair Salon Specialized Workflow

Specialized features and workflows designed specifically for hair salons and stylists working across multiple stations.

Nail Bar Management

Complete salon management system tailored to the specific needs of nail technicians and their appointment scheduling.

Inventory Management(1)

Inventory Management

Integrated inventory management system that syncs with appointment scheduling and other salon operations.

Payment Processing(2)

Payment Processing

Simple and secure payment processing integrated directly into the salon software system. Accepts payments in-salon or for online appointments.

Point of Sale (POS)

Integrated point of sale system for in-salon transactions and payment processing.

Reporting & Analytics(3)

Real-time Reporting

Comprehensive reports on staff performance, service popularity, and revenue trends with real-time business insights and metrics.

Revenue Tracking

Real-time revenue metrics and trend analysis to help identify growth opportunities.

Staff Performance Tracking

Reports and analytics to track individual staff member performance and productivity.

Also in: LastPass, Chili Piper, Bitwarden

Sales & Upselling(1)

Recommended Services

Automated upselling feature that sets up and recommends services (e.g., beard trim) to clients, increasing average cost per visit without awkward conversations.

Pricing

Shortcuts Aire

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  • Essential point of sale
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Online booking
  • Payment processing

Shortcuts Fusion

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  • Complete salon management
  • Advanced reporting
  • Advanced features
  • Multi-site management
  • Inventory management
  • Staff performance tracking

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Shortcuts alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 16 features.

Buy Shortcuts

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Shortcuts saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 16 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.