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KashFlow vs Salon Accounting
Both stand on salon accounting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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KashFlow brings bookkeeping, invoicing, bank feeds, VAT support, and payroll together for small businesses. It has a trial but no free plan, and Starter has invoice and transaction limits.
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Salon Accounting focuses on salon bookkeeping, scheduling, receipts, and estimated quarterly taxes rather than tax filing. Its $7.99-per-month starting plan and 14-day trial provide a defined entry point for independent professionals.
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| KashFlow | Salon Accounting | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter (annual): £97 a year | Essential Accounting: $7.99 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | KashFlow | Not published |
| Website | kashflow.com | salonaccounting.com |
| On salon accounting software | #18 of 29 | #22 of 29 |
KashFlow: what it does well
- Supports purchases, expenses, mileage, and payroll.
- Invoices can be automated with reminders.
- Bank feeds connect multiple accounts.
- A 14-day trial is available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Starter limits invoices to 10 and bank transactions to 25.
- Starter includes one user.
Salon Accounting: what it does well
- Daily totals simplify service and product tracking
- Optional bank and credit-card transaction imports
- Receipt photos and Profit & Loss reports
- Quarterly tax estimates with payment reminders
- Web, Android, and iOS access
What to know first
- No free plan
- Does not file taxes
- Direct imports from other platforms unavailable
- Posted privacy policy is a legal-review draft
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