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Luminate vs Salon360App

Both stand on salon commission management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Luminate

Free trial Web

Luminate covers daily salon operations, customer communication, staff administration, compliance and inventory in a responsive web application. Its listed monthly plan includes broad account and terminal access, with separate SMS and deposit charges.

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Salon360App

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Salon360App if you run a salon, spa, or related business and want booking, POS, staff scheduling, client records, and inventory in one cloud-based platform. Its mobile access and multiple-location inventory tools may also suit owners managing operations across branches. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or do not want an annual paid plan.

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The facts

LuminateSalon360App
Free planA free trialA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planLuminate: $90 per salon a monthStarter: ₹10,000 a year
Plans published23
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteluminate.salonsalon360app.com
On salon commission management software#28 of 55#24 of 55

Luminate: what it does well

  • Combines booking and point-of-sale tools
  • Provides two-way SMS, email and WhatsApp
  • Tracks skin-test expiry and booking enforcement
  • Supports multi-salon management
  • Includes commission automation and role permissions

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Phone support is not currently offered
  • Listed plan charges per salon monthly
  • Online deposits cost 2% + 20p

Salon360App: what it does well

  • Online booking supports cancellations and rescheduling 24/7.
  • Reminders and follow-ups can go through SMS, email, and WhatsApp.
  • POS supports multiple payment types and GST-compliant invoices.
  • Client profiles can record service history, allergies, and preferred stylist.
  • Inventory tracking includes low-stock and expiration alerts.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • The lowest listed plan costs ₹10,000 a year.
  • Plan tier names differ between the salon and spa pages.

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