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Best Salon App Builder Software in 2026

A salon app can put client communication and repeat-visit features in one place, but the right mix depends on what you want clients to do. Compared on app platforms, client messaging, loyalty programs, memberships, push notifications and retail offers, these builders show different ways to support engagement. Check free-plan availability and where paid access starts as well. WellnessLiving, Next and Salonist are among the names to compare, alongside SalonSynq and Tonso. Consider which platforms your clients use and which communication or loyalty features matter most to your salon, then weigh those needs against each entry’s listed options and pricing.

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    Aura'd

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Aura'd if you need salon booking with real-time availability and client reminders, or want team tools as your business grows.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from £19/mo Visit site
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    Appy Pie Salon App Builder

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Appy Pie Salon App Builder brings appointments, payment options, and retail and loyalty tools into a branded app workflow.

    7.6 From $16/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Chattee

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Choose Chattee if you want to generate a full-stack application from a description and retain its source code.

    7.3 From €19/mo Visit site
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    Next

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Next combines appointment booking with marketing campaigns and point-of-sale features for salon-suite professionals.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
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    Salonist

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Salonist combines booking and point-of-sale functions with inventory, staff, marketing, and memberships for many service-business types.

    7.3 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    SalonSynq

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    SalonSynq offers a free starting point for solo professionals and a paid option with team and branded-app features.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    ScheduleAnyone

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    ScheduleAnyone brings salon booking and management tools together, with client-facing booking options and several plan sizes.

    7.1 From $9.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Tonso

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Tonso combines booking, payments, queue management, and business operations for listed salon and treatment industries.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    WellnessLiving

    by WellnessLiving
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    WellnessLiving combines business operations with client-facing booking, digital forms, and virtual service tools.

    6.9 From $62/mo (annual) Visit site
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    salOWN

    Free plan Web

    salOWN combines appointment and walk-in handling with checkout, payments, and salon-focused analytics. Its free plan has a one-stylist limit, while loyalty campaigns are included in Pro.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from £29/mo Visit site
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    Bellafy

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Bellafy combines branded booking, reminders, loyalty features, packages, and clinic administration. Clinics should account for the Stripe Connect commission and annual plan billing when evaluating it.

    6.4 From $55/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Visit site
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    Cojilio

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Cojilio combines booking, scheduling, payments, and client communications for appointment-based businesses.

    6.3 From 9.99/mo · 6-day trial Visit site
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    Nexvort Aura

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Aura brings scheduling, sales, customer management, memberships, branch operations, and regional invoicing together.

    6.3 From 499 SAR/mo · 4-day trial Visit site
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    Orbis Salon

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Orbis Salon combines appointment booking with business tools for customer records, payments and reporting.

    6.3 From £4.99/mo Visit site
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    Salonipy

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Salonipy brings appointments, billing, inventory, and staff tracking into one service, with offline operation and WhatsApp messaging.

    6.2 From $5/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Authic

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Authic combines branded loyalty apps, points and rewards, analytics, and paid membership plans. Businesses should confirm fees and any additional-service charges in their customer agreement.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Salonior

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Salonior brings booking, payment, client, marketing, and staff tools into one system for Indian salon businesses. Review the plan limits and additional-location charge before choosing a tier.

    6.1 From ₹5,000/yr Visit site
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    ServiceTrove

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    ServiceTrove brings branded booking, client management, payments, and notifications into a PWA for service businesses.

    5.9 From $35/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Vagaro

    by Vagaro
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Vagaro combines scheduling and payment collection with tools for managing business operations.

    5.9 From $30/mo Visit site
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    ClinicHub

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose ClinicHub if your aesthetic clinic wants a white-label patient app connected to browser-based operations, medical records, and WhatsApp CRM.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Phorest

    by Phorest
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Phorest brings booking, client records, payments, and marketing tools together for salons, spas, and clinics.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Styler

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Styler combines booking management with customer-facing branded booking routes and mobile access to the Hub.

    5.8 From £20/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Mindbody

    by Mindbody
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Mindbody covers booking and business tools across web and mobile, with higher tiers adding management and marketing features.

    5.7 From $79/mo Visit site
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    SalonIQ

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    SalonIQ covers booking, salon operations, team reporting, and multi-location management, with additional payment and ecommerce tools.

    5.7 From £47/mo Visit site
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    Studioloop

    Free trial iPhoneWeb

    Studioloop combines salon scheduling with retention, commerce, and an AI receptionist. Review location and staff limits, included call minutes, and applicable payment fees when comparing plans.

    5.7 From $49/mo · 30-day trial Visit site

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