Altegio vs Salon Booking System
Altegio
alteg.io
Salon Booking System
salonbookingsystem.comSide by side
| Figure | Altegio | Salon Booking System |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | 7,490 HUF/mo | €7.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Salon Appointment Scheduling Software | 8.4 (#12) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Integrations | Depending on region, integrations include websites, social media, online payment systems, POS solutions, accounting software, API, and webhooks. | Official integrations include WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Zapier, Google Calendar, Stripe, PayPal and numerous payment and SMS providers. |
| Intended users | Altegio says its software serves service-based businesses, chains, and franchises, with tools for managing multiple locations from one account. | The maker identifies hair salons, barbershops, beauty centers, spas, therapists, consultants, coaches, trainers, and cleaning services as potential users, while excluding restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, and multi-day rentals. |
| Notifications | Automated appointment confirmations and reminders can be sent through WhatsApp, SMS, or email. | The plugin supports automated email reminders and confirmations, while SMS reminders are offered as an add-on. |
Plans
Altegio
- Altegio subscription — 1 month7,490 HUF a month
- Altegio subscription — 3 months22,470 HUF a month
- Altegio subscription — 6 months44,940 HUF a month
- Altegio subscription — 12 months89,880 HUF a year
In their own words
Altegio
Altegio is a business management platform for appointment-based businesses, including beauty salons, service businesses, chains and franchises. It combines online booking, scheduling and client records with payments, inventory, payroll, finance reporting, analytics and loyalty programs. Clients can book around the clock through a widget connected to a business website, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp or Google Maps. The calendar and client records can hold visit history, preferences, notes and contact details. Appointment confirmations and reminders can be sent through WhatsApp, SMS or email. Integrations vary by region and can include payment systems, POS solutions, accounting software, websites, social media, API and webhooks. Plans include the full feature set; pricing depends on team size and license term, with no per-appointment fee or appointment cap. The seven-day trial includes every feature, needs no payment card and does not automatically charge when it ends. Listed prices are 7 490 Ft for 1 month, 22 470 Ft for 4 months, 44 940 Ft for 9 months, or 89 880 Ft for 1 year 9 months; VAT is excluded. Altegio is available on Android, iOS, web and API.
Salon Booking System
Salon Booking System is a WordPress appointment booking plugin that runs on a business's own website. It provides a real-time calendar, staff availability and scheduling, group and recurring appointments, and booking forms that can be embedded as a widget, shortcode, or full page. The plugin supports unlimited services and categories, staff permissions and calendars, commissions, and service prices that vary by staff member. Clients can manage booking history, reschedule or cancel appointments, save payment methods, and leave reviews. Paid plans support Stripe and PayPal with deposits or full prepayment; Business adds local payment gateways and WooCommerce checkout. The system also lists Google Calendar sync, a REST API, and Zapier-ready webhooks. Email confirmations and reminders are supported; SMS reminders are an add-on. Its staff mobile web app runs on the business website and can be added to a phone's home screen. Free is free. Basic costs €89 a year, billed yearly, and Business costs €169 a year, billed yearly; each paid plan includes a 15-day free trial.