No. 5 of 36 ·Salon App Builder Software

Tonso

Web · Android · iPhone

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Tonso is ranked #5 of 36 in salon app builder software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Tonso plans and pricing

All plans

Free when fees are passed to clients Free When the business chooses to pass the booking fee to clients. Entire Tonso platform · transaction and card processing fees may be passed to clients tonso.com.au · 30 Sept 2026

Pay-per-transaction Not published Per transaction; card processing applies to in-app and terminal checkout. No monthly subscriptions · no per-seat charges · no notification fees tonso.com.au · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on salon app builder software

Free plan: Yes
App platforms: both
Loyalty programs: Yes
Memberships: Yes
Retail offers: Yes
Push notifications: Yes

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The record

What it does: Tonso combines bookings, staff scheduling, customer engagement, and performance insights for salon and beauty businesses.
AI booking allocation: TonsoAlign pairs clients with experts based on skills, availability, and workload balance.
AI scheduling: TonsoFlow learns service durations and expert pace to reduce gaps in daily schedules.
Walk-in queue: TonsoQueue lets clients scan a QR code to join a queue, see wait times, and receive a notification when it is time to return.
Payments: TonsoPay supports deposits or full payment at booking and syncs with cash or in-store terminals.
Client retention: TonsoEngage includes automated reminders, tailored offers, coupons, gift cards, and loyalty rewards.
Operations: The platform includes product inventory tracking, multi-branch management, commissions, analytics, and staff roster management.
Coming soon: Resource scheduling and adaptive staff scheduling are marked as coming soon on the features page.
Industries: Tonso lists barbershops, hair and beauty salons, nail studios, spas, clinics, fitness and training studios, and laser and body treatment clinics.
Branded mobile apps: Tonso says businesses receive branded apps for iPhone and Android for client bookings.
Integrations: The pricing page says card payments can be processed in-app or at a terminal; the maker pages opened do not name external software integrations.
Privacy and security: Tonso says it protects stored personal information with encryption, firewalls, and access controls, and its policy references the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles.
Data handling: The privacy policy says hosting and analytics providers may operate in Singapore and the United States, with contractual and technical safeguards for overseas recipients.
Support: Tonso says its team can help with questions, using Tonso, and feedback; it lists a contact address in Enfield, NSW, and phone number 1300 368 313.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Salon App Builder Software in 2026#5 of 36

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Sources

tonso.com.au/about-us· checked 30 Sept 2026
tonso.com.au/features· checked 30 Sept 2026
tonso.com.au· checked 30 Sept 2026
tonso.com.au/pricing· checked 30 Sept 2026
tonso.com.au/privacy-policy· checked 30 Sept 2026
tonso.com.au/contact· checked 30 Sept 2026