Next
Next is a free booking app for salon professionals working in salon suites, available on Android, iOS, and the web. Professionals can set booking rules, choose request-based or direct bookings, adjust client service durations, and stack appointments. Marketing tools support email, in-app, and SMS campaigns, with 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 names hairstylists, barbers, nail artists, makeup artists, lash technicians, estheticians, massage therapists, and other personal-care professionals as its audience. The booking app plan is 0.00 USD per free. Unlimited SMS texts are optional at 5.00 USD per month. Connection to a salon suite website and check-in system is marked as coming soon.
Who it is for
It suits salon-suite professionals, including hairstylists, barbers, nail artists, estheticians, and massage therapists, who need booking, client marketing, and payment tools.
What is good
- Offers request-based and direct booking options.
- Supports custom service durations and stacked appointments.
- Campaigns can use email, in-app, or SMS messaging.
- Point of sale supports deposits and split payments.
- Works on Android, iOS, and the web.
What to know first
- Unlimited SMS texts cost 5.00 USD per month.
- Salon suite website connection is marked as coming soon.
- Check-in system connection is marked as coming soon.
Verdict
Next combines appointment booking with marketing campaigns and point-of-sale features for salon-suite professionals. The booking app is free, while unlimited SMS is an optional paid plan; some suite connections are still forthcoming.
Next plans and pricing
All plansCompared on salon app builder software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $5/mo
- App platforms
- both
- Client messaging
- Yes
- Retail offers
- Yes
