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Best Spa and Salon Management Software in 2026
Software for spas and salons brings together appointments, payments, staff tasks, client information, inventory, memberships and service packages. This list is for people comparing tools for a spa, salon or similar service business.
- 23 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Salonist
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Salonist combines booking and point-of-sale functions with inventory, staff, marketing, and memberships for many service-business types.
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DaySmart Salon
by DaySmart SalonFree trial AndroidAPIiPhone+3DaySmart Salon covers client booking, payments and staff operations, with plans starting at $29 a month. The 14-day trial offers a way to try it, but there is no free plan.
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GlossGenius
by GlossGeniusFree trial AndroidiPhoneWebGlossGenius brings booking, operations, marketing, and payment features together for several service-business types.
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AestheticsPro
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1AestheticsPro brings practice records, scheduling, forms, photography, and marketing into one platform for aesthetic practices.
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Salonized
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4Salonized combines booking and client tools with sales, reporting and marketing features across its plans.
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Booker
Paid AndroidiPhoneWebChoose Booker if your spa, salon, barbershop, or similar business wants scheduling and operations tools alongside payments and client marketing.
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Boulevard
Paid iPhoneWebBoulevard brings scheduling, customer records, messaging, marketing, and payments into one platform for self-care businesses.
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PatientNow
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2PatientNow brings clinical records and practice administration together for aesthetic and wellness care.
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Shortcuts
Free trial MacWebWindowsShortcuts Fusion brings salon scheduling, client management, stock, and point-of-sale tools into one product, with multi-site features in Summit.
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Pabau
Paid APIiPhoneWebChoose Pabau if your practice needs clinical documentation alongside scheduling, payments, and administrative tools.
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SalonIQ
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1SalonIQ covers booking, salon operations, team reporting, and multi-location management, with additional payment and ecommerce tools.
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SalonTarget
Free trial WebSalonTarget combines scheduling, client records, inventory, marketing, and payment support for several salon business types.
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SalonUltimate
Paid AndroidiPhoneWebSalonUltimate brings booking, scheduling, queues, and location management into one salon-focused system. Its paid plans and message fees should be considered before choosing it.
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SalonClouds+
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans, trial terms and paid starting prices. Review supported web, iOS, Android, Windows and macOS access, along with API availability. If reading or changing code matters, review the licence before choosing.
Questions
Is free spa and salon software available?
Some listed tools include a free plan. Check the included functions, limits and upgrade terms before relying on it.
Can I try salon management software before paying?
Several listed products provide a free trial. Review the trial length, included features and billing terms before starting.
What features should I compare?
The table compares free-plan availability, entry pricing, online booking, POS and payments, staff scheduling, client records, inventory, and membership or package support.
Which platforms do these tools support?
Depending on the product, access is available through web, iOS, Android, Windows or macOS, and some also expose an API.
What are example starting prices?
Pabau begins at $62 per user per month, Booker at $139, Boulevard at $143 per month and AestheticsPro at $160 per month. PatientNow provides pricing on request.