--- description: Review of Shore Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Shore | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [iPad POS Software](/directory/435/ipad-pos/software) > [Shore](/software/156160/shore-online-booking) # Shore Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/156160/shore-online-booking Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/156160/shore-online-booking?page=2) > Shore is a cloud-based online booking solution for small, midsize, and large businesses. It caters to industries such as beauty, health, food service, sports, automotive, cleaning, coaching, training, and crafts. It enables users to manage multiple appointments, customer relationships, create marketing campaigns, and handle payment processing. Features include online appointment booking through websites or social media platforms like Instagram, automatic SMS and email reminders, notifications of appointment cancellation or rescheduling, data import from external sources, and the ability to send personalized newsletters. Shore also offers cloud-based calendar synchronization, personally branded booking sites, a customer database, and financial management. It also provides integration with a mobile iPad POS system, which includes live reporting, an intelligent inventory management system, automated accounting, and digital receipts. Along with the POS software, it is also possible to buy the corresponding hardware. Shore is offered subscription pricing. Support is offered via phone, online chat, email, and help center. > > Verdict: Rated **4.1/5** by 36 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.1/5** | 36 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Shore - **Location**: München, Germany - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: €49.90 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Shore offers multiple solutions and depending on the combination of solutions, the price varies. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish - **Available Countries**: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Activities Booking - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Appointment Scheduling - Attendance Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Availability Indicator - Availability Management - Barcode Recognition - Booking Management - Booking Notes - Booth Rental Management - CRM - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Cash Management ## Integrations (5 total) - Google Calendar - Google Maps - Instagram - Meta for Business - Microsoft Outlook ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [iPad POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/435/ipad-pos/software) ## Related Categories - [iPad POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/435/ipad-pos/software) - [Spa Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/2596/spa/software) - [Salon Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4710/salon/software) - [Appointment Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4731/appointment-scheduling/software) - [Restaurant Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/2165/restaurant-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I was never contacted about a logo design, and the website team didn't seem to understand my concept at all. They did not capture my salon culture even though I created a pinterest board and gave them my Instagram and Facebook links. Months have gone by and I have yet to be contacted about a logo design and my website never went live. I was charged months ago for these services that I have yet to receive and they continue to bill ne for services non existent. Customer service is almost non existent with them claiming to have called me about the issue, yet my phone records prove otherwise. I have asked for a refund many times and I keep getting ignored Don't waste your time and money. ----- ### "Smooth & Beautiful User Experience + User Interface" — 5.0/5 > **Josephine** | *27 July 2019* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: -Clean, bright, and modern interface -Easy to navigate (easiest to use imo in the current market) -Email newsletter/marketing with tagging and segmentation tools -Customer database w/extra profile features -Text reminder function -AMAZING dashboard with reporting/insight tools for business analysis -Responsive client support > > **Cons**: Two features that would make Shore the go-to booking software for me is: 1) to have a class package option, as many of my customers like to buy packages at a discounted price; and 2) to allow the customer to book more than 1 appointment at a time. > > I used the free trial early in 2018 and tested it again just last month, and WOW there has been major upgrades to make it the easiest to use (in my opinion) booking software in the market for now. It's just missing 2 key features that are keeping me from making the jump over from Acuity. Shore's dashboard, menu, and overall navigation are very easy to use and doesn't require a high learning curve. The entire interface is quite beautifully arranged in a modern, clean way so it doesn't feel overloaded or cluttered for such a feature-rich software. It's got all the bells and whistles in a neat package that will be useful for most SMB owners. What I mean is: you don't need to buy digital marketing software and text (SMS) services, and whatever digital service you need to reach new audiences separately. Shore has the key functionalities of those features built into their system. I'm currently paying extra for digital marketing (ConvertKit) and text functionality (Twilio), which balloon my operating costs (their services are priced based on size of customer base; more customers = higher $ subscription). With Shore alone, you could probably easily save $50+/month (i.e., booking, digital marketing, SMS communication). Again, if/when Shore includes a class package option and allows customers to book multiple appointments at a time, I'm switching over. ----- ### "waste of money. Very poor software and service. Using shore has made my life hell" — 1.0/5 > **Carl** | *8 June 2018* > > **Pros**: Nothing to like other than our clients giving us another thing to talk about whilst in the barber chair > > **Cons**: Where do I start? The practicality of the software is shocking. The fact that all I've ever asked for is for my clients to have a login on the app they designed for us so when they book an appointment they don't have to fill in there details every time is poor and they can't in a year and a half resolve the problem. Then there's the being able to have me and my colleague on different time slots. How hard is it to have one barber operating 20-minute slots and one 30 minute slots. Also after a year and half my account manager only just tells me how appointments can be canceled by the client after months of asking. Lastly, there's the shore app keeps kicking me and my colleague out so every time we go to check our appointments we have to log back in. Not good customer service neither I've requested on numerous occasions that things be organized better on my app and website with no luck in getting it right. All in all a complete waste of my time and money I had been better off using another provider like Booksy or cue junky. The only thing that would make me happy now is being compensated for my horrible experience so I can set up my booking service elsewhere ----- ### "Exceptional Product, Even Better Service" — 5.0/5 > **Sergio** | *17 September 2019* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software fits my needs, and I have never had any customer complaints regarding ease of use. I run a very busy private hairstyling business in NYC, and with customers paying $100 plus for men's​ haircuts, you can expect a very picky/particular clientele. With that said, everyone finds the system easy to use and book, even with multiple booking types.​ My representative, has been extremely accommodating. He was always quick to respond and is very knowledgable about the product. I couldn't ask for better customer service. > > **Cons**: Nothing to add to this category, I am very pleased with the service. ----- ### "Update" — 5.0/5 > **Debbie** | *13 August 2020* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I feel I worked with \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] to make unique booking system in 2017. Shore team have continued to support, update, help us evolve our business and survive Covid19. Our team has grown over the years and Shore have made this possible. > > **Cons**: Sometimes we’d like to customise areas, that are on the template. > > Positive. Gratitude.Supported. Productive. Looking forward to our future 👍 together. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] are fantastic. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/156160/shore-online-booking?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/156160/shore-online-booking) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data