SalonApp vs Velixa
SalonApp
salon.sh
Velixa
velixa.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | SalonApp | Velixa |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39/mo | £3/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Spec score · Salon Membership Software | 8.8 (#5) | 7.5 (#28) |
| Payments | The point-of-sale supports tap, chip, swipe, and online payments, and the site names Square and Stripe integrations. | Bookings can be secured with a card via Stripe without taking payment at booking; merchants can charge the saved card or record cash on the appointment day. |
| Security | The maker says data is protected with SSL encryption and row-level security, with daily backups on Supabase infrastructure. | Velixa describes secure connections, protected integration credentials, safeguards for account-changing actions, traffic controls, staff permissions and administrative audit records; Stripe handles card details. |
| Who it serves | The maker presents the product for independent stylists, boutique salons, spas and wellness businesses, and multi-location operators. | Velixa describes its audience as salons, barbers, beauty and wellness businesses, including spas, aesthetics clinics, massage therapists, fitness and recovery businesses, physiotherapists, tattoo studios and pet groomers. |
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
Velixa
- Inventory & POS add-on£3 a month
- Multi-location add-on£5 a month
- SMS appointment reminders£7, paid once
- One flexible plan — monthly£15 a month
- One flexible plan — yearly£144 a year
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.
Velixa
Velixa combines online bookings, a business diary, payments, and a branded website for salons and service businesses. Clients book through a shareable link, choose an eligible service and team member, and manage permitted changes in their account. Merchants can secure bookings with a Stripe card without charging immediately, then charge the saved card or record cash on the appointment day. Online card payments carry a 3% fee with a minimum of £0.50 per payment; cash has no card-processing fee. The hosted website displays services, prices, appointment durations, a gallery, and online booking. Custom-domain support is included, while domain purchase and renewal are separate. A booking widget can be embedded where the site platform and plan support its code. Velixa lists calendar connections for Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft 365, and iCloud, and includes merchant apps for iOS and Android. Memberships, gift cards, loyalty programmes, prepaid packages, reviews, and a waitlist are included. Plans cost £15 a month or £12 a year, each with a seven-day trial and required card.