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SalonBooking vs Timely
Both stand on salon and spa scheduling 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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SalonBooking covers appointment booking, consultation records and staff scheduling for several UK salon business types. Its Solo and Team plans differ on staff limits, and SMS reminders require separate credits.
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Timely brings booking pages, payments, calendar syncing, and reminders together across web and mobile platforms. The Build plan has a listed monthly price, while the other two plan prices are not provided.
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| SalonBooking | Timely | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Solo: £9 a month | Build: $26 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Timely |
| Website | salonbooking.co.uk | gettimely.com |
| On salon and spa scheduling software | #29 of 36 | #25 of 36 |
SalonBooking: what it does well
- Online bookings through a page or branded website
- Digital consultation forms save client responses
- Recurring appointments skip date conflicts
- Waitlist and client rescheduling options
- Team plan allows unlimited staff
What to know first
- No free plan
- SMS reminders require separately purchased credits
- Stripe's standard processing fees apply to card payments
Timely: what it does well
- Provides online booking pages.
- Supports booking payment collection.
- Calendar sync works both ways.
- Automated reminders are available.
- Runs on web, iOS, and Android.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Build includes 100 SMS per month per staff.
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