Next vs ScheduleAnyone

Next is a free booking app for salon professionals working in salon suites. Professionals can set booking rules, choose request-based or direct booking, customize service durations and stack appointments. Marketing tools support email, in-app and SMS campaigns, including prepared or custom campaigns. Its point-of-sale system supports deposits, cards on file, coupons, discounts, touch and touchless payments, and merged or split payments. The payment page lists a flat 2.52% processing rate on chipped card transactions, including AMEX and Discover, with no per-transaction fees. Next can connect with participating salon suite locations for rent management, website booking, cross-marketing and maintenance requests. The maker identifies hairstylists, barbers, nail artists, makeup artists, lash technicians, estheticians, massage therapists and other personal-care professionals as its audience. The app is available on Android, iOS and the web. Booking features are free; unlimited SMS texts are an optional $5 a month plan. Connection to a salon suite website and check-in system is marked as coming soon.

ScheduleAnyone is booking and management software for hair salons, with appointment scheduling alongside tools for salon operations. Its schedule supports customizable service times, drag-and-drop changes, and filters by staff or location. Clients can book through a business website, phone, branded app, or social media, while salons can require a deposit, full payment, or a card on file. The system automates confirmations and email or text reminders, and its dashboard shows which reminders were sent or scheduled. Client records can include appointment history, notes, and product purchases, with search and duplicate-merging tools. The hair salon page lists more than 50 customizable reports and over 100,000 variations. Other tools include inventory, payroll, point of sale, gift cards, loyalty programs, memberships, classes, and multi-location support. A free starter plan covers up to 200 appointments and up to 3 staff. Paid plans start at $9.99 a month, and a 30-day trial is listed. ScheduleAnyone lists Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows platforms.