Rosy vs SalonApp

Rosy is cloud-based salon and spa management software for day-to-day operations. Its scheduler handles appointment booking, client history, personalized reminders, and visits with multiple services. Clients can book or check appointments through a salon website, social media, or mobile web app at any time. Point-of-sale tools cover checkout, cash drawers, transaction management, and integrated card processing. Inventory tracks product sales, returns, and shipments, with alerts for preset low-stock levels. Rosy lists more than 100 reporting options, including accounting and payroll reports, and supports multiple locations. The service works in a browser and has locally installed Android and Apple apps. Subscriptions are month to month with no contract, and hosting requires an internet-connected device rather than an in-salon server. A 14-day trial is available; there is no free plan. The Standard Subscription with RosyPay discount is $29 a month.

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.