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Nailplan vs OpenChair
Both stand on nail salon 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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Nailplan combines client booking, reminders, and studio scheduling, with no per-booking or per-staff charges. The listed plan is $9.99 a month after the first 12 months free.
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Choose OpenChair if you operate a salon or barbershop in Australia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom and want bookings, client records, scheduling, and payments connected. The no-card 14-day Pro trial gives eligible operators a way to try Pro before subscribing. Consider the per-member charges and communications allowances when choosing a plan.
Visit OpenChairThe facts
| Nailplan | OpenChair | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Nailplan: $9.99 a month | Pro (annual): A$349.50 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nailplan.com | openchairpro.com |
| On nail salon software | #16 of 25 | #12 of 25 |
Nailplan: what it does well
- Clients book without an app or account
- Calendar includes artist, client history, and notes
- Automatic reminders go out the day before
- Unlimited appointments, clients, artists, and services
What to know first
- No free plan
- Booking page and panel are available in English and Turkish
OpenChair: what it does well
- Clients can book through a branded storefront without an account.
- Scheduling includes ranked waitlist matches and processing gaps.
- Authorised staff can access client history and consultation details.
- Pro venues can record colour formulas and ingredient costs with appointments.
- The 14-day Pro trial requires no payment card.
What to know first
- Monthly Pro starts at A$34.95 a month.
- Each additional bookable team member costs A$20/month on monthly Pro.
- Unused communications allowances expire at reset.
- The verified Google Play destination is withheld pending correction of legacy product claims.
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