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Rosy vs SpotOn Retail
Both stand on point-of-sale 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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Choose Rosy if your salon or spa needs scheduling, payments, inventory, reporting, and multi-location support in a hosted system. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or want Client Connect marketing features included without a premium add-on.
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SpotOn Retail covers payments, reporting, loyalty, remote transactions, and several retail operations across Android, iOS, and web. Its proprietary hardware and lack of inventory or barcode support are important constraints for some stores.
Visit SpotOn RetailThe facts
| Rosy | SpotOn Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard Subscription (Just Me, with RosyPay discount): $29 a month | Terminal: $25 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Rosy | SpotOn Retail |
| Website | rosysalonsoftware.com | spoton.com |
| On point-of-sale software | #58 of 113 | #62 of 113 |
Rosy: what it does well
- Clients can book or check appointments online at any time.
- Supports multiple locations and staff calendars.
- Inventory alerts can flag preset low-stock levels.
- Offers over 100 reporting options, including accounting and payroll.
- Available through a browser and Android and Apple apps.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The 14-day trial is time limited.
- Client Connect marketing tools are a premium add-on.
- The listed 29.00 USD monthly price includes a RosyPay discount.
SpotOn Retail: what it does well
- Accepts cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
- Offline mode and employee permissions
- Supports multiple locations
- Includes reporting and virtual terminal
- 24/7/365 technical support advertised
What to know first
- No inventory management
- Barcode scanners and labels unsupported
- Terminal hardware is proprietary
- Plans start at $25 a month
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