SalonApp vs Spa/Salon Manager
SalonApp
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| Figure | SalonApp | Spa/Salon Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39/mo | $74/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 10 |
| Spec score · Salon Payroll Software | 8.8 (#5) | 8.0 (#23) |
| Client records | Client profiles can hold color formulas, allergies, preferences, photos, notes and complete visit history. | Client records include contact details, birth dates, service history, product purchases, pricing, lifetime value, visit patterns, and purchase behavior. |
| Payroll | Staff and payroll features include US and Canadian payroll, commissions, time clock, and booth-rental support. | Payroll calculates employee pay, taxes, and deductions, supports hourly, salary, flat-rate, and commission methods, and can print payroll checks. |
| Point of sale | POS supports services, retail, tips, split payments, gift cards, packages and memberships, with Square and Stripe payment options. | The point of sale supports check-in and check-out, multiple payment methods, bar-coded items, discounts, family checkout, and next-appointment booking. |
| Purpose | Salon Manager combines appointments, payments, staff schedules, and client history for salon owners. | Spa/Salon Manager brings appointments, sales, inventory, staff, and client records together for spa and salon management. |
Plans
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
Spa/Salon Manager
- Cloud Version — 1 Employee$74 a month
- Cloud Version — 4 Employees$114 a month
- Cloud Version — 10 Employees$144 a month
- Cloud Deluxe$250 a month
- Stand Alone — Booth / 1 Employee$595, paid once
- Stand Alone — 4 Employees$795, paid once
- Stand Alone — 10 Employees$1,095, paid once
- Stand Alone — 15 Employees$1,345, paid once
- Stand Alone — 20 Employees$1,595, paid once
- Stand Alone — 78 Employees*$2,095, paid once
In their own words
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.
Spa/Salon Manager
Spa/Salon Manager brings appointment booking, sales, inventory, staff, and client records into a management system for spas and salons. Booking tools include online booking, email and text reminders, waiting lists, cancellation-fill suggestions, and color-coded staff schedules. Client files can include contact details, service history, purchases, pricing, lifetime value, and visit patterns. The point of sale supports check-in and checkout, multiple payment methods, discounts, bar-coded items, family checkout, and next-appointment booking. Inventory tools cover stock tracking, reorder levels, labels, vendor records, and reports. Payroll calculates pay, taxes, and deductions for hourly, salary, flat-rate, and commission methods, and can print checks; advanced accounting features integrate with QuickBooks. Cloud plans start at $74 a month for one employee, while Cloud Deluxe costs $250 a month and supports up to 78 employees and five terminals. The installed Windows version starts at $595, paid once for a booth or one employee. A 30-day cloud trial is available. The maker offers migration, setup, and training services.