Picking the right salon software is crucial to the success of your salon business.

But you know that.

You’ve probably already researched salon booking software alternatives at various salon software comparison and review websites.

But you’re still equally confused.

At least that’s how I felt when I first wanted to find the best salon software.

The market for salon appointment apps and systems has boomed in the last few years. It’s insane.

There are hundreds of salon appointment software and salon management software out there.

But what’s the best salon software for you?

I browsed many user rating websites and manufacturer sites when researching this, but it didn’t really help me.

I just got more confused.

What one user finds good or bad might not at all be relevant for you. And if you read a manufacturer’s website, they will for sure try to sell their solution to you but not always give the full picture.

This is why I decided to finally bring some clarity to this.

I’ve spent weeks going through all the salon software with the highest user ratings in 2022.

I documented all the features and finally, in this article, I’m pulling it all together in a simple overview for you.

I wish I had found a post like this when I first started. It will save you many hours of researching and testing salon software to find what’s right for you.

This is what you’ll get in this article today:

• My shortlist of the best salon software in 2022
• A guide for how to pick a solution that fits you and your business
• A feature-by-feature review and comparison of the best salon software solutions right now

Are you ready?

The Best Salon Software 2022

Below is my list of the top 5 salon software right now. There are some big differences between these platforms and the right solution for YOU will depend on the size of your business and the specific needs you have.

This is why I strongly recommend you go through the full list when deciding on the right solution for you.

1. Vagaro | The “All-in-One” Salon Software that Fits Most Small to Medium Size Salons (US, Canada, UK, and Australia)

Are you looking for a complete, all-in-one, salon software platform to help you manage all aspects of your business without breaking the bank?

Then Vagaro is the winner on this list.

It’s incredible how much they’ve fit into this software while still keeping it easy to use and at a very affordable rate.

Everything is there.

Dedicated hardware, integrated payments, full payroll support, native booking & online store integration with your website, a client marketplace, and exceptional salon marketing support.

You’ll also find advanced features that not many other systems support. Like live video streaming, subscription payments, and agency design services. You can even get a custom mobile app built for your salon!

This is for the salon that needs more than just online appointment scheduling. Vagaro is my top recommendation for growing salons who need advanced features to run their business but, at the same time, want to avoid the complexity of running and integrating multiple systems in order to achieve that.

With Vagaro you get everything in one place at a very affordable rate.

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2. Fresha (formerly Shedul) | The 100% Subscription-Free Salon Software for Small to Medium Size Salons (Available Worldwide)

Fresha (formerly known as Shedul) has been growing rapidly and is in 2022 one of the most popular salon software platforms out there. It serves more than 120 countries, 70 000 beauty businesses, and 250 000 stylists and therapists.

It is the only subscription-free software with no trial period and no limits on usage. But despite not charging a subscription fee, it beats most of the big players on features as well.

The strengths of Fresha lie in the ease of use, the free plan, and the continuous development of the platform. It’s already one of the most popular platforms but, if I was going to place my bets on an industry-standard rising among the hundreds of solutions today, it would be Fresha.

Fresha is ideal for the individual stylist or salon on a budget as it’s subscription-free. Also, if you’re not technically savvy, you don’t need to worry about a steep learning curve to get going. It just works. Your salon can also benefit from visibility on the Fresha end client marketplace.

The limitation you may find with Fresha is the lack of customization options. It looks great out-of-the-box so this will likely not be a big issue. However, you will for example not be able to change the design of your booking page or have bookings integrated on your website.

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3. Mangomint | The Smartest & Most Well-Designed Salon Software for Salons with 5+ Employees (US & Canada)

If you run a larger salon & spa (5+ staff) and are looking for a sophisticated platform that helps save you time in your day-to-day, look no further.

Mangomint is not only the most well-designed platform on this list but it also offers smart automations that cut down on time spent on managing appointments and business operations.

Mangomint delivers exceptionally well on all the core features that you would expect from a salon software (calendar scheduling, online booking, POS, inventory, reporting).

And if you are looking to go beyond the core features, Mangomint allows for integration with your favorite marketing and business systems.

This makes it an incredibly powerful and flexible solution and my first recommendation for bigger businesses.

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Special Offer on Mangomint: Get 2 months for free when you sign up for a free trial or book a demo using this link.

4. GlossGenius | The Most Beautiful & Easy-to-Use Salon Software for Independent Professionals (USA Only)

Are you looking for an all-in-one salon software but want to avoid technical complexity and boring design? Then GlossGenius may be the answer for you.

GlossGenius is an all-in-one appointment, payment, and marketing app for independent salons in the USA.

It offers rich support for individuals and, more recently, also for salons with a team. Here you manage your total business out of an easy-to-use beautifully designed app.

GlossGenius breathes premium beauty. Everything from the website to the card reader is designed for a high-end client experience. And it’s the combination of nice design and simplicity that makes this tool truly unique.

GlossGenius is the tool I recommend to independent professionals who want a good-looking online booking experience and smart marketing tools without having to spend time on technical issues. Salons with a team can use this tool even if most bigger businesses may need a bit more flexibility and payroll support than what’s currently available.

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5. Square Appointments | The Complete POS & Appointment Software with a Subscription-Free Plan for Individuals and Complete Support also for the Bigger Salon (US, Canada & Australia)

If you’re looking for an affordable appointment scheduler with a minimalistic design or a full-blown POS system and business management system, Square Appointments is a great alternative.

Given it’s free for individuals, the appointment scheduler is a great option for booth renters and individual stylists. However, the real power of Square Appointments lies in its integration with all marketing and business tools from Square.

Even if you only need an appointment scheduler today, you can grow with Square and add their professional POS unit, payroll tool, the Square marketing suite, and even build a website and online store using Square Online.

This makes Square a great alternative for any size salon or spa business with strong support across all areas of your business.

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Finding the Best Salon Software for You

What is a Salon Software?

Salon software is a suite of software tools designed to help assist salons in running and growing their business. Features span across client & appointment management, salon marketing, point of sale (POS), salon business operation management, and salon business reporting.

In this article, I am focusing on “all-in-one” solutions. Meaning, platforms that provide support across all areas that would be needed to effectively run a salon business.

This is however not the only way to set up the systems to support your business. You could use separate systems that all specialize in their different areas and then integrate them together where it’s needed.

This would however add a lot of complexity and cost and my recommendation for 95% of businesses is to find a tool to support the majority of needs and only add separate tools when there is a clear business need for it.

As we go through the feature-by-feature review of the salon software platforms listed here you’ll learn more about where it makes sense to complement the all-in-one salon software with another, more specialized, tool.

Salon Software Terminology

You’ll find different names used interchangeably to describe a salon software. Commonly used terminology is salon appointment software, salon booking software, salon management software, salon point of sale (POS) system, and salon booking apps.

Most of the time, I hear people use these words to describe the same thing. A salon software. 

You may also be familiar with salon marketplaces. In fact, Fresha and Vagaro, which are listed here, are two examples of this. But there are many more. You may have heard of Mindbody, Styleseat, or Treatwell just to name some. And there are many local salon marketplaces out there.

A marketplace is an online portal where clients can browse salons in their area and they would typically also offer salon software that connects to the marketplace.

The benefit of using a platform that also has a client marketplace is that you can get your salon featured on its client-facing platform to help you draw in new clients. You may however lose some control of your client data as your clients’ profiles are created with the marketplace vs. your salon.

What to Consider when Deciding on the Right Salon Software for Your Salon or Spa

There are many factors to consider when deciding on the right salon software for your salon or spa. You probably already have some “killer points” in mind that the software just needs to deliver on.

But to ensure you’re making an informed decision today, below are some important considerations that I want you to have in the back of your head.

Supported Countries

Unfortunately, most salon software platforms today are local. A driving factor here would be that credit card payments are still managed in different ways in different countries. But also the way businesses are structured can vary from country to country.

A killer factor to watch out for is of course if your country is supported by the platform. I’m calling out supported countries under each system in the overview.

Flexibility vs. Simplicity

As I’ve been going over and reviewing a lot of platforms, I’ve found that there is always a balancing act between offering a lot of features and flexibility with ease of use.

If you want full control of branding or the ability to customize reports for your business, you’ll have to accept a bigger learning curve compared to if you’re using something that is more predefined and locked down.

I can argue benefits and limitations with both approaches but ultimately you must decide how important it is for you to be able to control everything and if you are then ready to accept some more complexity with that.

In this list, I find Fresha and GlossGenius to be the most easy-to-use platforms even if that also means less flexibility if you go with them vs. the other options in the list.

Integrations

Is it important for you to be able to use specific accounting software (like Quickbooks) or an external e-mail marketing service? Then you want to pay attention to how well the system supports integrations with other platforms.

The platform in the list that supports integrations the best is Mangomint. With Mangomint you can integrate with virtually anything (that supports integrations) but you probably need a developer to help you set it up. Also Square has a rather long list of partner software that it is easy to integrate with. And Vagaro offers integration with some of the more popular tools used by salons.

Design

If you’re like me and care a lot about the look and feel of your brand, you want to consider how things look. After all, your clients will be interacting with your business through the system and you want to ensure that everything from the design of email templates to physical hardware offered by the platform is in line with the experience you want your salon or spa to deliver.

There are many old salon software platforms out there with interfaces that are really bad and remind you of the good old Windows 95 days. Some of them may offer good functionality but, given design is such an important factor for me, they have not made it to this shortlist.

All of the platforms listed here look good. Generally, I think Square has the nicest POS unit for the bigger salon, GlossGenius the coolest card reader, and Mangomint the nicest interface. But Fresha and Vagaro are not far behind and what looks good is also subjective so I wouldn’t make this a too big differentiator in this list of salon software.

Price

We cannot ignore the price. You’ll be paying for your software every month and how much you need to pay will of course influence your decision. And the pricing difference between the system listed here is broad.

You’ll see Fresha and Square offer subscription-free plans, Mangomint starting at $165/ month, Vagaro somewhere in between, and GlossGenius at a low fixed fee.

What’s important to consider when looking at the price is your number of staff, other fees that are separate from the subscription (like card transactions and add-ons), and the features and customers service support you get at the subscription price.

I believe all tools listed here will give you good value for money (or they wouldn’t be here) even if the subscription fee will differ a lot. However, if I generalize, I do think all the features you get from Vagaro at their price level is exceptional. But I do encourage you to think this through using your specific business setup to see what makes the most sense for you.

Features & Functionality

Finally, you want to ensure that the specific features you want your software to support are there. And what they are will vary from business to business. This is why I’m going over and comparing the most common features offered by salon software in depth through the second half of this guide.

If you want to compare the platforms listed here, you can navigate to the specific feature you want to compare using the links below.

Best Salon Appointment Software

• Online Booking
• Salon Appointment Book
• Client Data Management
• Client Reminders

Best Salon Management Software

• Salon Payroll & Employee Management
• Salon Business Reporting
• Salon Inventory Management

Best Salon Marketing Software

• Email & SMS Marketing
• Client Loyalty Program
• Salon Website Builder
• Social Media & Reputation Management

Best Salon Point of Sale (POS) System

• Salon POS Hardware
• Payment Options

Vagaro vs. Fresha vs. Mangomint vs. GlossGenius vs. Square

So how should you think when deciding between the top 5 salon software listed in this post?

Vagaro is the most feature-rich platform salon and spa-specific software on this list. Despite offering a lot of business support, it’s offered at a very affordable price. This makes it a go-to platform for most salon businesses – big and small.

The most similar platform to Vagaro would be Square. Square also caters to both small and big businesses. And when you use Square Appointments together with all the other tools from Square you get a very complete business support tool for all areas of your business.

Fresha is a very good alternative to Vagaro and Square. Although Fresha does not offer the same richness in features as Vagaro or Square, they are constantly adding new features and are one of the more “aggressive” platforms on the market right now when it comes to the number of users of the platform as well as features. Naturally, the fact that Fresha is subscription-free and you’re only charged per appointment, makes it a particularly good alternative for the small growing business.

Then there is GlossGenius and Mangomint. Two platforms that are clearly positioned in the salon software market. Mangomint is for the larger salon that wants a smart and well-designed salon software that allows you to integrate with other systems. And GlossGenius is for the independent professional (or small team) that wants a beautiful looking, intelligent, platform without any technical challenges.

Naturally, as you look into the details of these platforms you’ll see other differences that may be important to you. Thus, if you’re still not sure which platform is right for you, I recommend you walk through the feature-by-feature comparison below to get into the weeds of the differences.

If you already have an idea of which platform you should go with, I recommend you read my specific review for the platform.

Individual Salon Software Deep Dive Reviews

If you want to go deeper on a specific salon software, read my in-depth reviews below.

For any size salon business:

• Vagaro review
• Square Appointments review

For the larger salon business:

• Mangomint review

For the smaller salon business or independent professional:

• Fresha review
• GlossGenius review

Best Salon Software 2022 – Feature Review

Best Salon Appointment Software/ Salon Booking Software

The most important part of a salon software is how well it helps you manage your calendar and client bookings. In fact, I’ve created a separate review of the best salon scheduling software that only looks at this.

But let’s look at how the recommended salon software here delivers on this. 

Online Booking

The ways to accept online bookings vary across the platforms and so does the level of design customization ability. 

Salon Appointment Book

The salon appointment calendar works in a similar way in all of the salon software listed here. They all allow for drag-and-drop and have invested in making it as user-friendly as possible. After all, it’s probably where you will spend most of your time in your day-to-day.

What varies is rather the features surrounding the calendar. If calendar and appointment is the only feature you are in need of right now, you may also want to check out my review of the best salon appointment software here.

But let’s dive into the platform comparison.

Vagaro Calendar

The Vagaro calendar is super intuitive and it’s easy to manage multiple calendars, color code appointments, drag-and-drop to change.

They also offer an “agenda view” of the calendar. I love this format, especially on mobile, as it makes it very easy to see what’s coming up next without having to page through the full calendar.

Client Data Management

Managing client data and history is an important part of salon operations management. All the software I’m recommending here does a good job here and supports storing all the information you need. 

Client Reminders

Reduce no-shows and stay in touch with your clients using automatic reminders and notifications. Supported by all recommended tools here. 

Vagaro Reminders & Notifications

Vagaro supports client notifications through sms, email, and app notifications. What the notifications say is defined by Vagaro but you can compliment the message with additional information.

Best Salon Management Software

A good salon software should help you with more than just appointment management. It should help you manage your operations so that you can save time, money, and reduce costly mistakes. 

Let’s look at how the salon software platforms I recommend here help you get more productive.  

Salon Payroll & Employee Management

The biggest expense a salon has is staff wages. But it’s also your most important asset and you of course want your team to be as productive and motivated as possible. The salon software platforms I recommend here have different ways of supporting employee management.

Below are some of the highlights of how the different salon software support payroll and employee management. 

Vagaro Team Management

Vagaro is a tool that I recommend firstly to salon businesses with a team as it comes with great support in this area.

The Vagaro payroll software comes with complete support to simplify all aspects of paying your staff. For more advanced payroll services, it also integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, and Gusto.

The payroll report allows you to configure commission rates down to service and product levels. It supports both flat-rate commission and percentage.

You can also customize detailed user access levels for all the groups shown below.

Another unique feature that Vagaro offers is the ability to charge rent and fees to booth renters.

I haven’t seen any other software offering this which makes it super easy and allows for the renter to automate payments from their bank account or credit card.

You can also set up a commission for product sales to be automatically deducted from the rent.

This means you don’t need to manage it the old school way using cash, checks, or Venmo which can be a nightmare to keep track of.

Fresha Team Management

You can have multiple staff members at multiple locations in Fresha. The tool offers pretty advanced user permission levels so that you have full control over what different staff members should be able to access or not.

It does not have a payroll tool built-in but you can configure commission and pull monthly reports for staff members so that you can manage payroll effectively.

Salon Business Reporting

“You get what you measure” – that’s an old saying but so true. If you’re serious about growing your salon business, you need to define business targets and have a good reporting system to help you track your progress.   

Vagaro Business Reporting

Vagaro provides advanced reporting for sales, employees, customers, appointments, inventory, and messaging. You can export all reports to CSV or PDF format. The support you get is very rich and will certainly cover your needs.

Fresha Business Reporting

Fresha provides rich reporting options so that you can stay on top of your business.

Salon Inventory Management

Optimizing your inventory can help you save costs while also ensuring you have what you need in stock to avoid losing sales. All the software I recommend in this review offers good inventory support and you’ll get the support you need whichever you choose. 

Vagaro Inventory Management

Vagaro allows you to manage vendors, brands, and products. You can set up inventory tracking and notifications so that you’re in control of all stock levels. Really, you’ll find all the support you need to effectively manage your product inventory.

Fresha Inventory Management

Fresha has good support for inventory and supplier management. It’s not as advanced as the Vagaro, Mangomint, or Square inventory tracking and stock notifications but more than enough for most salons.

Mangomint Inventory Management

You can set up and categorize products in the Mangomint inventory and track your inventory level. Mangomint also offers support for purchase orders so that you can streamline the ordering process from suppliers.

You can manage detailed settings on each product – like tax charges, commission, and more.

GlossGenius Inventory Management

GlossGenius offers standard support for inventory management. You can keep track of stock levels and pull reports that indicate where stock is low.

Best Salon Marketing Software

You should expect more of your salon software than just support for salon operations. A good salons software will also help grow your business via effective salon marketing. Let’s go through how each solution supports your marketing efforts. 

Email & SMS Marketing

Even though email and SMS are old technologies that have been around for a while, they’re still the most effective ways for you to keep in touch with your clients (as well as potential new clients) at scale.  

Client Loyalty Program

“It’s always cheaper to retain a customer than it is to gain a new one”.

That was part of the basic course when I studied marketing. And it’s true. But we often forget this and just focus on bringing in new clients. However, a good salon software should help you retain clients and a good feature for this is a program that rewards your most loyal clients.   

Vagaro Loyalty Program Support

Vagaro has a points-based loyalty program built-in. As you set prices for services, you can also configure how many points clients will earn from the services as well as how many points it will cost them to redeem the same service using their collected points.

Fresha Loyalty Program Support

Fresha does not offer a loyalty program. The feature has been requested in their support community and, given the pace at which Fresha is developing their platform, I wouldn’t be surprised if this will come in the future.

You can however automate email and SMS campaigns to be sent out when a user has reached a certain spend with you. Although this is not a loyalty program per se, it can be used to encourage clients by sending them benefits at a certain spend.

You can also set up packages and memberships in Fresha which would give you a similar benefit as a loyalty program when people commit to more with you.

Mangomint Loyalty Program Support

Mangomint does not offer a loyalty program.

If this is something you want, you would need to set up an integration with a third-party platform that offers this support.

However, they do offer robust support for memberships and packages which has a similar benefit. Keeping clients loyal over time.

Packages and memberships are easy to set up – just add the services you want to include and set the price that you want to offer the bundle at.

GlossGenius Loyalty Program Support

GlossGenius does not offer a loyalty program.

Square Appointments Loyalty Program Support

You do not have a loyalty program built into Square Appointments.

Instead, Square offers a dedicated loyalty program that works with its suite of solutions. 

It’s a powerful and easy-to-use loyalty program but it comes at additional costs.  

Salon Website Builder

Your website is the hub of all your marketing. This is where you send new clients from your social media or other marketing efforts. It’s quite likely it’s also the first impression that a client has with you – so you want to get it right.

I’ll go through how each of the recommended tools here can assist you with creating your website. But the fact of the matter is that a website builder is a technically difficult solution to build. Thus, no All-in-One Salon Software on the market can deliver a really good solution. Instead, it’s more important to understand how your salon software integrates with other, specialized, website builders. This way you can create a good website (or have an agency build one for you) that enables online booking with your salon software in a seamless way. 

I have created a separate review for you that goes through the best website builders for salons here.  This is a good place to start if the website is the most important part for you.

Vagaro Website

Vagaro comes with a built-in website builder that allows you to spin up a new website very quickly based on the data you have stored in the system.

It comes with default website design templates (see examples below) but you can also order a custom-developed design from Vagaro at a very low cost.

The Vagaro website builder allows you to connect a custom domain and get your site live fast. However, what you can do is rather limited if you compare it to a dedicated website builder like Squarespace.

My recommendation is therefore to use the Vagaro website widget and integrate whatever part of Vagaro you want to show on your website (which you can build using the website builder you prefer).

Fresha Website

Fresha does not offer a website builder. You’ll get a default booking page that you can link to but it does not allow you to integrate the booking experience on your website.

As mentioned before, the Fresha team is investing heavily in the development of their platform and I would not be surprised if we see improvement coming in this area soon.

Mangomint Website

Mangomint does not come with a website builder as part of the platform. But, as you’ve probably noticed by now, Mangomint offers great integration support. This also goes for integrating your booking widget or gift card shop in whatever website builder you use.

You will however get a client page that you can customize and send clients to in order for them to update their credit card details and see their upcoming appointments at your salon (see example below).

But if you’re looking to build a full website, I recommend you check out my list of the best website builders for salons here.

GlossGenius Website

The GlossGenius website builder is… Genius 🙂

I have never built a website as fast as with this tool. Just click a button and you have a website created based on the information you already have stored in the system. And it looks beautiful.

You can change the main image, add your social account, show your team, and add additional information about your business. There’s no need for testing and designing. It just works with the information you provide.

This is awesome for the person who wants simplicity without compromising on the look and feel. However, the bigger business will most likely want to connect their own domain name, have more SEO support, and have more flexibility in the design.

Social Media & Reputation Management

Social media has become the place to market your salon. Most platforms are very visual which fits the beauty industry perfectly. Thus, you want to make sure your online booking is linked with your social media.

On top, your salon software can help encourage your clients to leave online reviews of your salon which helps build your salon’s reputation.   

Vagaro

Vagaro integrates with Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, and Google. The platforms all salon businesses should have some level of presence on.

This means people can book you directly from these platforms and that you can feature your gift cards for sale directly on your Google My Business profile.

You can also have your users leave a review of their visit on your Vagaro marketplace profile. The website widget also allows you to show these reviews on your website in order to strengthen the credibility of your business.

Fresha

You can integrate your Fresha booking directly with Facebook, Instagram, and Google. You’ll also be able to manage customer reviews made on the Fresha marketplace. However, the tool does not support reputation management on other platforms – like Google or Yelp.

Best Salon Point of Sale (POS) System

A salon software wouldn’t be of much help if you cannot use it at checkout. The software I recommend in this review manages the checkout process differently.

I have also done a review of the best salon POS systems that I strongly recommend that you read. This goes in more depth on the top point of sale systems for salons and spas which includes options that aren’t listed here.

Let’s look at the point of sale support they offer to help you identify the best option for you.

Salon POS Hardware

All software platforms I recommend in this review are cloud-based and can be accessed via the web browser or via mobile or tablet app. However, Salon Iris, Vagaro, and Square Appointments also support you with full-blown POS hardware whereas the other solutions focus on delivering a good experience via iPad/tablet and a credit card reader.

Vagaro POS

Vagaro gives all users who sign up for their merchant service a free credit card reader. On top of that, you can purchase their full Pay Desk solution. Its dual-screen solution has a very sleek and modern design (see the picture below where you also see the card reader).

Fresha POS

Fresha offers POS support via the professional app or web interface. They also offer a credit card payment terminal that integrates with the software. However, it does not have a full POS unit like Vagaro or Square.

Payment Options

All the software I recommend here supports a wide variety of payment options. However, when it comes to payment solutions, this is of course where Square shines given payments is the core of their business. However, Mangomint has taken the process of collecting payments to a new level which I’ll cover here.

Vagaro Payments

Vagaro offers integrated credit card processing. You’ll also get a card reader that connects to your device or pay desk POS unit.

You’ll also find support for recurring payments and the ability to store a client’s card on file.

Fresha Payments

Fresha has credit card payment built into the platform. They also offer a physical credit card reader that integrates with their software.

You can also store clients’ credit card details in the system and charge recurring payments with Fresha.

Salon Booking Apps & Cloud Based Salon Software 

Being able to access your salon software when you’re on the go is an important feature. In particular, if you’re a mobile stylist but also if you manage a large salon and want to be able to get a quick update on how your business is doing when you’re out and about. 

All the salon software solutions I recommend here are cloud-based. This means that all data is stored “in the cloud” and can be accessed wherever you are. On top, they all offer mobile apps to give you fast and smooth access.  

Vagaro Apps

Vagaro offers two different apps. One for professionals and one for end clients. Both are available for iOS (iPhone/iPad) as well as Android devices.

Vagaro Pro App Reviews:

• Google (7’000+ reviews): 4.5 out of 5 rating.
• Apple (5,000+ reviews): 4.5 out of 5 rating.

Fresha Apps

Fresha offers two apps – one for professionals and one for clients. They are available for both iOS and Android devices. I really like the simplicity and ease of use of both apps.

Fresha partner app holds a 4,6 user rating score with over 1 500 reviews for Android.

Summary & Conclusion

The right salon software can really be a game-changer for your salon business.

In this review of the best salon software for 2022, I’ve really tried to go beyond just a list with user ratings (that you can find on other websites).

Instead, I wanted to go deep on the features and clarify what the different types of salon software are so that you can make an as informed decision as possible. 

Next, it’s your time to give the platform you think is right for you a try.

→ Start your free trial of Vagaro here (US, Canada, UK, Australia) ← 

→ Start using Fresha for free here (Worldwide) ← 

→ Start your free trial of Mangomint or book your demo here (US & Canada) ← 

→ Start your free trial of GlossGenius here (Only US) ← 

→ Start using Square Appointments for free here (US, Canada, Australia) ← 

I also recommend that you read my salon POS system review. This includes some of the software listed here but also some other advanced POS solutions for salons that can integrate with your salon software or work on its own.

I’ve also created a salon booking software comparison that walks you through my top list of solutions when focusing on the appointment aspects of the system.

Next, you can also take a look at my post on the best mobile credit card reader for salons.

Finally, if you’re on a tight budget, I also recommend you go over my list of the best FREE appointment scheduling software.

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