Compare Platforms
A salon platform
that doesn't charge per chair
Most salon software charges per stylist, per location, per add-on. salon.shop is a flat monthly fee with your own merchant account — built for full-service salons and nail studios.
What you're really paying
Per-stylist fees, commissions, and add-ons pile up. Here's what salons pay on popular platforms.
| Platform | Pricing Model | Scales With |
|---|---|---|
| salon.shop | Flat monthly per salon | It doesn't |
| Vagaro | Monthly per service provider + add-ons | Per stylist / chair |
| Booksy | Monthly subscription + processing | Per provider |
| Square Appointments | Free tier or monthly + processing | Per team member (paid tiers) |
| Fresha | Free software + processing fees + new-client fees | % of new-client bookings |
Visit each provider's website for current pricing.
Features built for salons & nail studios
Booth rental, commission splits, color formulas, and rebooking — the details that make a salon run.
| Feature | salon.shop |
|---|---|
| Flat Monthly Pricing | |
| No Per-Stylist Fees | |
| Own Merchant Account (CardPointe) | |
| Booth Rental Tracking | |
| Commission Split Management | |
| Color Formula History | |
| Stylist Profiles with Portfolios | |
| Rebooking Prompts | |
| Consultation Flow | |
| Nail Studio Service Types | |
| Multi-Location Management | |
| SEO Salon & Stylist Pages | |
| No Commission on Bookings |
Ready for salon software that gets it?
Switch to salon.shop — flat pricing, own merchant account, built for full-service salons and nail studios.