For salon owners and suite renters
Choose salon software on what it really costs you, card fees included
Subscription prices for salon software look cheap until card processing and marketplace fees arrive. We compare published prices and fees from each vendor so you can see the monthly total for a solo stylist or a four-chair salon.
Our picks
Best overall
GlossGenius
Flat 2.6% card fees, a polished booking site and free data migration, from $24/mo.
Try GlossGeniusBest free start
Square Appointments
Take online bookings for $0 a month, with unlimited staff calendars.
Try Square AppointmentsBest for upscale salons & spas
Boulevard
The most premium booking experience and marketing, from $143/mo.
Try BoulevardScores at a glance
| # | Tool | Our score | Best for | Starts at | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | GlossGenius | Solo stylists and small teams who want simple flat-rate payments | $24/mo billed annually | See pricing | |
| 02 | Vagaro | Small salons that want a low base price and a consumer marketplace | $23.99/mo intro rate + $10 per extra calendar | See pricing | |
| 03 | Fresha | Salons that want marketplace exposure and pay per team member | $19.95/mo (solo) | See pricing | |
| 04 | Boulevard | Upscale salons and spas that sell on client experience | $143/mo (up to 5 providers) | See pricing | |
| 05 | Square Appointments | New salons that want to start free and add features later | $0/mo | See pricing |
Guides
The True Cost of Salon Software: Subscription Plus Card Fees, Worked OutMonthly totals for GlossGenius, Square Appointments and Fresha for a solo stylist and a four-chair salon, using each vendor's published rates.Square Appointments Review 2026: Is the Free Plan Enough for Your Salon?What Square Appointments includes on its Free, Plus and Premium plans, what it really costs with card fees, and when a salon should pick something else.Boulevard vs Vagaro: Premium Client Experience or Low-Cost All-in-One?How the two differ on price, pricing model and fit, and which kind of salon each is for.Square Appointments vs GlossGenius: Which Is Cheaper for Your Salon, and When?The two break-even points that decide it (payments per month and average ticket), what Square keeps behind Plus, and card-on-file fees for no-shows.