Side by side
Next vs Tonso
Both stand on salon app builder software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Next combines appointment booking with marketing campaigns and point-of-sale features for salon-suite professionals. The booking app is free, while unlimited SMS is an optional paid plan; some suite connections are still forthcoming.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Tonso combines booking, payments, queue management, and business operations for listed salon and treatment industries. The free plan depends on passing booking fees to clients, and some scheduling features are still forthcoming.
Visit TonsoThe facts
| Next | Tonso | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited SMS and email messaging: $5 a month | Card processing: A$1.70, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nextproapp.com | tonso.com.au |
| On salon app builder software | #4 of 37 | #8 of 37 |
Next: what it does well
- Offers request-based and direct booking options.
- Supports custom service durations and stacked appointments.
- Campaigns can use email, in-app, or SMS messaging.
- Point of sale supports deposits and split payments.
- Works on Android, iOS, and the web.
What to know first
- Unlimited SMS texts cost $5 a month.
- Salon suite website connection is marked as coming soon.
- Check-in system connection is marked as coming soon.
Tonso: what it does well
- Supports Android, iOS, and web.
- Queue lets walk-ins check waits and get notified.
- Offers deposits or full payment at booking.
- Includes loyalty rewards, coupons, and gift cards.
- Supports multi-branch management and staff rosters.
What to know first
- Resource and adaptive staff scheduling are coming soon.
- Transaction and card processing fees may be passed to clients.
- External software integrations are not named on the opened maker pages.