FreshaClients can find salons in their area, book, and pay through the Fresha app marketplace87.5NEW$15/month per team member
Acuity SchedulingNo-show protection feature automatically charges no-show fees to clients85.0NEW$17/month
MangomintHighest-rated scheduling software across hair salons, spas, nail salons, med spas, and more82.5NEW$165/month
VagaroOne of most feature-complete platforms with advanced management tools including payroll and inventory80.0NEW$30/month
BoulevardMarketing automation and client relationship tools designed for larger operations77.5NEW$176/month
Square Appointments2.6% + $0.15 in-person processing on free plan; 2.5% + $0.15 on Plus tier75.0NEWFree
GoldieAbility to automatically collect deposits when clients book to protect from no-shows74.0NEWFree
GlossGenius provides independent stylists with an intuitive booking system, integrated payments, and client management tools designed specifically for solo beauty professionals.
Zenoti combines booking, point of sale, CRM, commission tracking, and marketing automation in a unified system where all modules share the same data without manual syncing.
Koalendar offers a free plan with unlimited bookings, scheduling pages, and calendar synchronisation, making it ideal for beauty professionals getting started without upfront costs.
Fresha combines calendar and appointment management with automated reminders, point of sale capabilities, and client discovery through an integrated app marketplace where customers can find and book salons nearby.
Acuity Scheduling delivers customisable online booking with easy payment integration, automated reminders, and intelligent no-show protection that automatically charges no-show fees to client accounts.
Mangomint is a full-featured salon management system covering scheduling, payments, CRM, and operations, with highest ratings across hair salons, spas, nail salons, and medical spas.
Vagaro offers one of the most feature-complete booking and salon management platforms, including advanced tools for scheduling, payroll, inventory tracking, and staff management at a budget-conscious price point.
Boulevard combines appointment booking with advanced marketing automation and client relationship management tools, designed for larger salons seeking to deepen client engagement and retention.
Square Appointments provides free appointment booking for solo stylists and new businesses, with transparent payment processing rates and optional paid plans for teams needing more functionality.
Goldie enables independent stylists to automatically collect deposits when clients book appointments, reducing no-show rates whilst maintaining a simple, affordable booking system.
Koalendar and Square Appointments both offer completely free tiers with unlimited bookings. Goldie also provides a free plan with automatic deposit collection. Acuity Scheduling costs just $16/month if you prefer a paid solution. All three free options require upgrade for advanced features.
Zenoti and Mangomint are purpose-built for larger operations, offering integrated booking, POS, CRM, and staff management. Vagaro at $30/month provides excellent value for teams with payroll and inventory features. Boulevard targets marketing-focused larger salons willing to invest more for client engagement tools.
GlossGenius charges a flat 2.6% with no hidden fees, the lowest transparent rate. Acuity Scheduling and Square Appointments charge 2.4-2.6% plus per-transaction fees. Fresha and Zenoti handle payments but pricing varies. Always confirm current rates as payment processing fees may change; most platforms display rates on their pricing pages.
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