Comparison
Shortcuts alternative from DACH — German, lean, fairly priced
Shortcuts is an established international salon platform (Australian origin, since 1994) with a strong POS and broad feature set — aimed at larger salons and chains. For DACH single-location salons that means an English-leaning UI, enterprise complexity and pricing above what a small salon needs.
EazyBooking is DACH-first, booking-focused and from €59/month — built for small to mid-sized service businesses in the German-speaking market.
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In short: when does what fit?
Shortcuts is better when …
- You run a larger salon chain with multiple locations
- You need integrated POS + inventory + advanced reporting
- You want enterprise features and a dedicated onboarding team
EazyBooking is better when …
- You're a small to mid-sized DACH salon (1-5 staff)
- You need a German UI + German support
- You want a transparent, fair flat rate instead of enterprise pricing
- You need native Apple calendar sync
- You want lean booking without POS overhead
Feature comparison
EazyBooking vs Shortcuts in detail
Where we're equal, where we're better, where the competitor stays strong. Honest — if something looks off, drop us an email.
- ✓ Small to mid-sized DACH service businessesLarger salons + chains (enterprise)
Target audience
Shortcuts is built for multi-location chains. For a 1-5 staff salon that's over-engineering.
Target audience
Shortcuts is built for multi-location chains. For a 1-5 staff salon that's over-engineering.
- EazyBooking
- ✓ Small to mid-sized DACH service businesses
- Shortcuts
- Larger salons + chains (enterprise)
- ✓ German (native speakers) + 6 localesEnglish-leaning, international support
UI + support language
UI + support language
- EazyBooking
- ✓ German (native speakers) + 6 locales
- Shortcuts
- English-leaning, international support
- ✓ Transparent flat €59/monthEnterprise pricing (on request, higher)
Pricing model
Shortcuts pricing isn't publicly transparent and is typically well above DACH single-salon budgets.
Pricing model
Shortcuts pricing isn't publicly transparent and is typically well above DACH single-salon budgets.
- EazyBooking
- ✓ Transparent flat €59/month
- Shortcuts
- Enterprise pricing (on request, higher)
- ✓ Booking-only, leanSalon management suite + POS
Focus
Focus
- EazyBooking
- ✓ Booking-only, lean
- Shortcuts
- Salon management suite + POS
- ✓ Frankfurt, DPA on requestInternational, GDPR via standard DPA
Server location + GDPR
Server location + GDPR
- EazyBooking
- ✓ Frankfurt, DPA on request
- Shortcuts
- International, GDPR via standard DPA
The best alternatives in 2026
The best Shortcuts alternatives at a glance
Looking for an alternative to Shortcuts? Here are the most honest options for 2026 — briefly explained, with a clear note on who each one fits. Our recommendation is at the top, followed by fair options you can compare for yourself.
EazyBooking
Our recommendationInstant, no setup feeModern and ready to go in minutes instead of an established salon suite with a setup fee and training. Your own booking page on your domain, 0% commission, a fixed price (€59/month including 5 staff members) with no setup costs. Every appointment lands as a native invite straight in your Apple or Google Calendar. Servers in Germany, personal setup by the founder.
Start your 14-day free trialShortcuts
Established salon suiteLong-proven, extensive salon management software with a POS and online booking (from roughly €49, plus a roughly €595 one-time setup including installation). Widely used internationally and feature-rich — more heavyweight in return, with a setup fee and a longer learning curve.
Studiolution
Cheap complete solutionCommission-free salon software with an appointment book and an optional point of sale (booking from €22.95, POS package from €32.95 + fiscal module), free setup. Strong for cost-conscious salons that want to bundle POS and appointments cheaply.
Shore
Marketing & CRMBroad SaaS for appointments, customer management and marketing (from roughly €39.90 billed yearly; all-in-one with POS is noticeably pricier). Strong on CRM and newsletters — commission-free, but with no native Apple Calendar invite.
Planity
Salon with marketplaceEstablished salon software (from €69, fiscal module included) with a calendar, POS and its own beauty marketplace. A good all-in-one choice for larger salons — but with marketplace logic rather than a purely owned booking page.
Phorest
Growth & marketingPremium salon software with a focus on marketing, loyalty programs and growth (from roughly €100/month depending on seats). Worth it for ambitious, larger salons — usually overkill for small teams.
What sets EazyBooking apart
Four concrete differences that matter
For DACH single-location salons, not enterprise chains
Shortcuts is built for large salon chains with multiple locations — complex and expensive to match. EazyBooking is made for the German-speaking single-location salon and small teams: quick to set up, fairly priced, no enterprise overhead.
DACH-first instead of international
Shortcuts is English-leaning with international support. EazyBooking is German-speaking from the ground up — UI by native speakers, support in German via Telegram + email, Frankfurt servers. Plus a 7-language booking page for international customers.
Native Apple calendar sync
Two-way real-time sync with Apple, Google and Outlook. Appointments land instantly on your staff's iPhones, and private events block booking slots automatically — with no training needed.
Transparent flat rate
Shortcuts pricing is enterprise pricing on request — rarely transparent, usually above a DACH single-salon budget. EazyBooking: €59 net, 5 staff included, all transparent, no hidden costs, 14-day free trial.
Frequently asked questions
Switching from Shortcuts — what you need to know
Is switching from Shortcuts to EazyBooking worth it?
For small to mid-sized DACH salons, almost always: you save on enterprise pricing, get a German UI + support and a more modern, leaner booking flow. For large multi-location chains with POS needs, Shortcuts stays stronger — EazyBooking is deliberately focused on smaller businesses.
Can I export customer data from Shortcuts?
Yes. Shortcuts offers a data export (a GDPR requirement), and EazyBooking imports it via CSV. Migration in 2-4 hours including service setup.
What if I use the Shortcuts POS?
EazyBooking is booking-only. For POS we recommend SumUp or Lightspeed (DACH-friendly, modern). Combined with EazyBooking you come out cheaper than Shortcuts enterprise and use specialised tools instead of all-in-one.
Isn't EazyBooking too small for my salon?
EazyBooking covers 1-5 staff in the base plan, with an add-on for more. For single-location salons and small teams it's sized just right. Only with real multi-location chains and complex reporting does Shortcuts enterprise become relevant.
Do I get German support?
Yes — support in German via Telegram and email, from people who know the DACH market. Shortcuts support is primarily English and internationally oriented.
How fast is the switch?
Setup in 30 min, data migration 1-2 hours via CSV. No weeks-long enterprise onboarding like Shortcuts — half a working day is enough.
Try free for 14 days
No credit card, no minimum commitment. Right after signup you get a pre-configured booking page with sample services and working opening hours — not after 30 minutes of setup, but in 60 seconds.
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