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Rise OS vs Studioloop

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.

Rise OS

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Rise OS combines salon booking, operations, staff workflows, client engagement, and marketing in one branded system. Its 99.99 USD monthly plan includes hosting, support, fixes, and updates, while branding and processor charges remain additional.

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Studioloop

Free trial iPhoneWeb

Studioloop combines salon scheduling with retention, commerce, and an AI receptionist. Review location and staff limits, included call minutes, and applicable payment fees when comparing plans.

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The facts

	Rise OS	Studioloop
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Lifetime partnership: $99.99 a month	Solo: $49 a month
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	riseos.us	studioloop.app
On salon app builder software	#29 of 36	#25 of 36

Rise OS: what it does well

Four apps cover booking, clients, staff, and front desk
24/7 booking sends appointments to Google Calendar
Unlimited email marketing has no send limits
Configurable pay splits and payroll-ready reports
Client portal includes rebooking and loyalty points

What to know first

No free plan
Custom branding is billed separately
Processor fees are charged separately
Monthly plan costs 99.99 USD

Studioloop: what it does well

Supports unlimited bookings and real-time availability.
Includes loyalty, referrals, and memberships.
Offers retail inventory, gift cards, and invoicing.
AI receptionist can check availability and book.
Available on iOS and web.

What to know first

No free plan.
Extra AI receptionist minutes cost $0.15/min.
Card processing fees can apply.
Payment processing rates vary by country.

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