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Salon Wizard vs Velvet
Both stand on salon website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Web
Salon Wizard combines booking and client management with options for solo operators and teams. The trial does not require payment details, and plans can be cancelled monthly.
Visit Salon Wizard Paid Web
Velvet combines booking, a website, reminders, reviews, and payment options for appointment-led businesses. Compare the hosted and custom-domain plans if domain setup or priority support matters to you.
Visit VelvetThe facts
| Salon Wizard | Velvet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Solo: €7 a month | Velvet Hosted: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | salon-wizard.com | velvet.salon |
| On salon website builders | #23 of 27 | #27 of 27 |
Salon Wizard: what it does well
- Guests can book without creating accounts.
- Appointment reminders are sent automatically.
- All plans include client records and notes.
- Team includes multiple locations without surcharges.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The trial lasts 14 days.
- Recurring appointments require Solo Plus or higher.
Velvet: what it does well
- Clients can book 24/7
- Bookings are listed as unlimited
- Offers staff profiles and individual schedules
- Supports four named payment integrations
- Includes SSL hosting on European servers
What to know first
- No free plan
- Custom Domain has a one-time setup charge
- Custom Domain plan is needed for a custom domain
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