Aura'd
7.9#4 in salon app builder softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAura'd vs ScheduleAnyone
ScheduleAnyone
7.3#10 in salon app builder softwareFrom $9.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Aura'd | ScheduleAnyone |
|---|---|---|
| Client management | Client records can include preferences, promotions and appointment notes. | Client records can include appointment history, notes, and product purchases, with search and duplicate merging tools. |
| Online booking | Clients can book 24/7 through a branded app or website with real-time availability. | Clients can book online through the business website, phone, branded app, or social media, and businesses can require a deposit, full payment, or card on file. |
| Reminders | Automated SMS and email reminders are marketed as reducing no-shows by up to 90%. | The service automates appointment confirmations and email or text reminders, with a dashboard showing sent and scheduled reminders. |
| Security | The API section states it uses API key authentication and HTTPS encryption and claims 99.9% uptime. | The features page says its payment system uses encryption and tokenization to reduce PCI-compliance burden and protect payment information. |
| Support | The site promises free setup assistance and lists priority support on the Business plan. | The contact page offers unlimited free phone and email support and says the team works extended hours, including weekends and after hours. |
Aura'd plans
- FreeFree
- API BasicFree
- Solo£19 a month
- API Pro$29 a month
- Team£39 a month
- Business£69 a month
ScheduleAnyone plans
- StarterFree
- Individual$9.99 a month
- Silver$39.99 a month
- Gold$255 a month
Pick Aura'd if…
It suits solo stylists and beauty teams that need online booking and client management. Salons looking for staff tools, payments or API access can consider the higher-tier plans.
Pick ScheduleAnyone if…
ScheduleAnyone suits hair salons that need appointment booking plus client records and business-management tools. Its free starter plan may suit a small operation with up to 3 staff and 200 appointments.