BarberShift vs SalonApp
BarberShift
barbershift.com
SalonApp
salon.shSide by side
| Figure | BarberShift | SalonApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | $39/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 7 |
| Spec score · Salon Marketing Software | 7.8 (#28) | 8.9 (#5) |
| Online booking | Clients can book online 24/7 from any device without downloading an app. | Each business receives a branded salon.sh booking page that can be shared by link or embedded on an existing website. |
| Point of sale | The built-in POS lists card, cash, Apple Pay, and Google Pay as accepted payment types. | POS supports services, retail, tips, split payments, gift cards, packages and memberships, with Square and Stripe payment options. |
| Scheduling | Staff features include drag-and-drop weekly schedules, time-off requests, commission tracking, and GPS-verified clock-in and clock-out. | The platform provides drag-and-drop calendars with staff or resource views, online booking, visual floor plans, walk-ins and waitlists. |
| Security | The pricing page says payments are secured by Stripe. | The maker says data is protected with SSL encryption and row-level security, with daily backups on Supabase infrastructure. |
Plans
BarberShift
- Starter$49 a month
- Growth$99 a month
- Pro$149 a month
- Custom pricingPriced on request
SalonApp
- FreeFree
- AI Receptionist Solo$39 a month
- Starter$39 a month
- AI Receptionist Starter$79 a month
- Professional$79 a month
- AI Receptionist Pro$149 a month
- Enterprise$149 a month
In their own words
BarberShift
BarberShift has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SalonApp
SalonApp, also called Salon Manager, combines appointments, payments, staff schedules, and client history for salon businesses. Its drag-and-drop calendar supports online booking, automated reminders, and no-show protection. Client profiles can keep color formulas, allergies, photos, preferences, and visit history. An AI receptionist can answer calls around the clock in 16 languages and use the live calendar to book, cancel, or reschedule appointments.
The point-of-sale system supports tap, chip, swipe, and online payments, with Square and Stripe integrations; bookkeeping can synchronize with QuickBooks and Xero. Marketing includes email and SMS campaigns, segments, A/B tests, referrals, automated flows, and review requests. Staff tools cover US and Canadian payroll, commissions, time clock, and booth rentals. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web. The free plan allows 15 clients, 20 appointments per month, and one staff member. Paid plans start at $39 a month, and every paid plan includes a 14-day trial with no credit card required to start.