BackBar Pro vs Tilavon
BackBar Pro
backbarhq.com
Tilavon
tilavon.comSide by side
| Figure | BackBar Pro | Tilavon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $28/mo | $39/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Salon Inventory Management Software | 8.4 (#9) | 8.5 (#8) |
| Headquarters | Utah, United States | Charleston, South Carolina, United States |
| Intended users | The maker describes BackBar Pro as built for independent hairstylists, while its App Store listing also names colorists, booth renters, and small studio owners. | The maker says it is built for nail salons, nail bars, and spas across the United States. |
| Security | The maker says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, client data is not sold or used to train AI models, and card numbers are handled by Stripe rather than BackBar Pro. | Tilavon says it encrypts stored data with AES-256 and data in transit with TLS 1.3, and uses PCI DSS Level 1 payment processing through Helcim. |
| Support | Support is available in-app, by text, or by email, and the maker says replies usually arrive within a few hours. | Support is offered remotely Monday through Friday during business hours by phone and email, with priority support on higher plans. |
Plans
Tilavon
- Boutique$39 a month
- Pro$69 a month
- AI Essential$99 a month
- Elite$119 a month
- AI Professional$199 a month
- AI Elite$299 a month
In their own words
BackBar Pro
BackBar Pro has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Tilavon
Tilavon is nail salon POS and management software built for salons, nail bars and spas in the United States. The POS tracks services and products and supports split payments, tips and discounts. Clients can book online, and a walk-in queue rotates clients among available technicians. Staff features track commissions and tips; employees can view schedules, earnings, client notes and queue position in the app. Marketing tools include automated SMS and email, reminders, and QR-enrolled loyalty cards for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. The POS, owner dashboard, appointment booking, employee app and client booking support English, Vietnamese, Spanish and Chinese. Listed integrations include Helcim, Stripe Terminal, QuickBooks, Google Reviews, Twilio, SendGrid, Meta/Instagram, Google Calendar and iCal/Apple Calendar. The maker says stored data is encrypted with AES-256 and data in transit with TLS 1.3. Customers can export client records, transaction history and reports in CSV without a fee. It is available on Android, iOS and web. Boutique costs $19/month for up to five employees; Pro is $39/month for up to 20 employees; Elite is $89/month for up to three locations.