GuestVision

Spec sheet

What it does

GuestVision provides management software for cosmetology schools and multi-location salons, combining point of sale, time-clock and inventory functions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Product

GuestVision provides cosmetology school management and enterprise salon software, including point of sale, time clock, and inventory management.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Intended users

The product is presented for cosmetology schools and multi-location salons, with support for salons, barbershops, and retail locations.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Support

Support includes a knowledge base, how-to articles, webinar recordings, online cases and phone assistance at 971-259-3390.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Headquarters

Lincoln City, Oregon, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · guestvision.net

API and SDK

The public site exposes no API or SDK documentation; support content is behind a login-gated portal.Read 15 Oct 2026 · my.guestvision.net

Booking and check-in

Customers can book appointments online around the clock and check themselves in using phones or tablet kiosks.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Company acquisition

Jonas Software announced acquisition of GuestVision Technology Solutions from DB Builder on August 23, 2019.Read 15 Oct 2026 · jonassoftware.com

Company facts

LinkedIn lists GuestVision as privately held, headquartered in Lincoln City, Oregon, founded in 2000, with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Demo

The site offers a free demo by request; it does not state a trial period.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Digital menu board

A digital display can show live waitlists, services, products and promotions and is managed from a centralized editor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

G2 listing

G2's category page lists GuestVision but shows no GuestVision rating or review count.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Integration partners

The company lists payment and hardware partners including Worldpay, TSYS, EPX, Valutec, Factor4, Smartbase and Touch Dynamic.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Inventory

Inventory tools cover barcode counts, low-stock alerts, automated purchase orders and separate retail and professional-product tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Licence

GuestVision describes its own proprietary code but publishes no open-source licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

License support and training

The company says technical support is included with each licensee's maintenance agreement and offers personalized training and video resources.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Limit: customer support

Multiple reviews criticize poor or hard-to-reach support, with one organization switching products because of service problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Limit: missing workflow features

Reviewers mention absent duplicate-guest detection, difficult report printing and confusing coupon or discount handling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Limit: performance

A reviewer reports slowdowns and freezing during heavier use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Limit: pricing and implementation

One reviewer says implementation was difficult, cost over $12,000 initially and added $2,000 yearly support charges.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Limit: upgrades

A reviewer says bug-fix upgrades were infrequent even though the installed system remained stable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Maker ownership

GuestVision says it operates within Jonas Software and Constellation Software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Messaging

SMS tools can send appointment reminders, schedule-change alerts, and marketing messages.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Mobile access limits

Remote access requires a current mobile operating system, uses Microsoft Remote Desktop clients and says GuestVision does not support mobile devices themselves.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Multi-location inventory

Warehouses and sites can share stock while retaining separate prices, vendors and shipping terms, with automated transfers between locations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Online booking

Customers can view live service availability and book appointments around the clock through a web application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Payment integrations

Payments integrate with GuestVision POS and support contactless, credit, debit, and gift card options through payment partners.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Payment security

GuestVision describes point-to-point encryption and tokenization for PCI compliance requirements in its payment processing solution.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Payments

Payment processing supports contactless, credit, debit and gift cards integrated with the POS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Platform

GuestVision describes itself as Windows salon software and also promotes web-based, mobile-friendly scheduling and mobile access.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Point of sale

The POS synchronizes operational data with inventory, payroll, accounting and financial-aid back-office systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

POS

The POS supports transactions, appointment scheduling, online booking, customer engagement, inventory, and back-office data for payroll, accounting, and financial aid.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Praise: beauty-school fit

Capterra reviewers praise the product's design for beauty schools, including student attendance and booking workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Praise: ease and customization

Reviewers describe the interface as user-friendly for students and value customizable functions, check-in/out and reports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Praise: stability and SIS

One reviewer reports stable use for more than five years and automated student-profile and attendance exchange through SIS integration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Rating on Capterra

3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Rating on GetApp

3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Rating on Software Advice

3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Rating on SourceForge

0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews; the listing says the software has not been reviewed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net

Reporting

The POS includes a library of more than 300 detailed reports with scheduled daily, weekly, monthly or year-to-date summaries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

School workflows

The school software tracks student attendance, hours, grades, accreditation hours, appointments, and payroll activity.Read 2 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Security: education

Self-check-in and mobile time-clock pages describe FERPA-compliant portals for school data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Security: payments

Payment pages describe point-to-point encryption and tokenization intended to meet PCI requirements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Self check-in

Customers can check in from phones or tablet kiosks, while the system creates invoices and supports upsell prompts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Self-hosting

Public materials describe Windows software and remote access but provide no self-hosting deployment instructions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

SMS messaging

SMS functions send schedule alerts, promotions and reminders intended to reduce missed appointments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Student progress

Service-level sheets track student progress in real time and prioritize students needing graduation services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Time clock

Time and attendance supports biometric, punch-code, barcode, email and mobile clock-ins, plus payroll and SIS integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Training

The company says licensees receive personalized training and access to a video library.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Windows installation

A company guide lists Windows GuestVision backup locations under Program Files and ProgramData directories.Read 15 Oct 2026 · guestvision.net

Plans and prices

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