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salonmonster.com
What it is
salonMonster handles salon booking, payments, client records and reporting through web, mobile apps, hosted booking pages and APIs. Clients can book online around the clock, while salons control eligible services and clients, lead times, cancellations and approvals. Client records can store colour and service history, no-shows, communication history and work photos. Plans include email and SMS appointment reminders and confirmations, plus bulk email marketing. Operational tools cover inventory counts, backbar tracking, automatic reordering and point-of-sale tracking. The integrated payment system works with salonMonster accounts, has no monthly processing fee and lists Stripe-powered processing; the company says it is PCI compliant. Records for clients, bookings, sales, services, products and staff can be exported to CSV at no charge. salonMonster offers free client migration and says it can import colour formulas and appointment history. Pricing starts at $30 a month, with $15/mo per additional staff member; 7+ staff is $120/mo. A 14-day trial is listed, and beauty students and schools can request free education accounts.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- salonMonster handles salon booking, payments, client records, and reporting.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Support
- The pricing page lists phone and email support and provides the number 1-800-901-1001.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Headquarters
- British Columbia, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Founded
- 2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Apps and APIs
- The terms describe the service as including a web application, mobile apps, hosted online booking pages, and APIs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Client records
- Client records can include colour and service history, no-shows, communication history, and photos of work.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Data export
- The terms say clients, bookings, sales, services, products, and staff records can be exported to CSV from the account at no charge.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Free education accounts
- Beauty students and beauty schools can contact salonMonster to receive a free education account.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Integrations and imports
- The homepage names Acuity, MindBody, Vagaro, Shedul, Milano, SalonIris, GetTimely, Bookly, and SalonWare as systems salonMonster has imported data from.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Inventory and POS
- The product supports inventory counts, backbar tracking, automatic reordering, and point-of-sale tracking.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Migration
- The company offers free migration of clients from a current system; its homepage also says it can import colour formulas and appointment history.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Online booking
- Clients can book appointments online 24/7, and salons can control which services and clients can book, booking lead time, cancellations, and approvals.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Payment integration
- The integrated payment system works with salonMonster accounts, has no monthly processing fee, and lists Stripe-powered payment processing on the company site.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Payment security
- salonMonster says its payment system is PCI compliant and is built to keep clients’ credit card information secure.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Reminders and marketing
- Plans include email and SMS appointment reminders and confirmations, and bulk email marketing is included.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
- Who it serves
- The company says it serves salons and independent stylists, including beauty businesses such as hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, and spas.Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
Plans and prices
salonMonster subscription $30 a month Monthly; $15/mo per additional staff member; 7+ staff is $120/mo. Annual plans are available by contacting salonMonster, at a lower monthly rate. 1 staff member starts at $30/mo · 2 staff $45/mo · 3 staff $60/mo · 4 staff $75/mo · 5 staff $90/mo · 6 staff $105/mo · 7+ staff $120/mo · staff without a schedule are free · unlimited clients Read 9 Oct 2026 · salonmonster.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- 24/7 online booking with salon controls
- Client records include history and work photos
- Email and SMS reminders included
- Inventory and automatic reordering tools
- CSV export available at no charge
Limits
- Starts at $30 a month
- Additional staff cost $15/mo each
- 7+ staff plan is $120/mo
- Free education account requires contacting salonMonster
Who it suits
salonMonster is for salons and independent stylists, including hair salons, barbershops, nail salons and spas. It suits businesses needing booking, client management, reminders, payments and stock tools.
Verdict
salonMonster combines scheduling, client records, payments, marketing reminders and inventory in one service. Its trial and export options provide defined ways to evaluate and manage the system.
Where Specifiction places it
- Salon Software#21 of 378.0
