Aura'd vs Cojilio

Aura'd is salon booking software for hairdressers, lash technicians, and other beauty professionals. Clients can book at any time through a branded app or website, with availability updated in real time. Salon operators can manage client lists, promotions, preferences, and appointment notes. Automated SMS and email reminders are described as reducing no-shows by up to 90%. Aura'd integrates with Stripe and accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Clearpay, and Klarna. All plans have zero booking commission; card processing costs 1.9% + 20p. Branded salon appointment apps are available for iOS and Android, and web and API platforms are listed. The REST API covers services, availability, bookings, and client management, with access on Premium. The free plan allows 50 bookings per month and five services, with a basic booking page and email confirmations. Solo costs £19 a month, Team £39 a month, Business £69 a month, and Premium £149 a month. Aura'd says setup takes under 15 minutes and offers free setup assistance.

Cojilio is booking and payments software for appointment-based businesses, available on Android, iOS, and the web. Clients can book through a branded online portal even when a business does not have a website. Scheduling gathers appointment requests and can account for travel time and fees for mobile services. Payment tools cover service charges and deposits, saved cards, cancellation and no-show fees, and recurring membership payments. Named payment options include Clover, Equinox, Android SmartPOS/SmartECR, TD, Stripe, and PayPal. Staff can manage appointments and consultations from a phone or tablet, view schedule changes in real time, and receive staff-wide announcements. Marketing options include push notifications and SMS campaigns; email campaigns are marked as coming soon. Cojilio offers branded customer apps for iOS and Android, and an Apple Developer Account is required. Plans include a six-day trial, and there is no free plan. Listed prices range from C$9.99 a month for SMS Marketing ONLY to C$299 a month for Business Ultimate. The maker says personal information is kept on controlled, secure servers and protected in transmission with encryption such as SSL.