Aura'd vs Styler
Aura'd
aurad.beautyStyler
booking.styler.digitalSide by side
| Figure | Aura'd | Styler |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | £20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 2 |
| Spec score · Salon App Builder Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.7 (#23) |
| Headquarters | Chichester, United Kingdom | Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom |
| Payments | The service accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Clearpay, and its FAQ also names Klarna. | Styler uses Stripe for deposits, no-show fees, and late cancellation fees, which go into the business’s own Stripe account. |
| Support | The site promises free setup assistance and lists priority support on the Business plan. | The Pro plan includes premium support, and Styler says customers can message an account manager for help. |
Plans
Aura'd
- API BasicFree
- FreeFree
- Solo£19 a month
- API Pro$29 a month
- Team£39 a month
- Business£69 a month
- API Business$79 a month
- Premium£149 a month
- API Enterprise$199 a month
In their own words
Aura'd
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.
Styler
Styler has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.