Alternatives · Salon & Studio
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) alternative for most people is Vagaro (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps.
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) compared with 5 alternatives: SalonBiz, Meevo, Zenoti, Phorest and Vagaro.
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)'s current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)
SalonBiz
Salon software for commission-based teams, with Aveda integration
- SalonBiz starts at $160 per month and up, by number of service providers.
- SalonBiz lists no Android app, which EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) has.
- SalonBiz also covers shift scheduling.
- SalonBiz does not cover sMS marketing and review collection, which EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) does.
Suits: Multi-stylist salons that pay commission and want payroll in the system
Meevo
Salon, spa and med spa software with booking, POS and marketing
- Meevo lists no iOS and Android apps, which EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) has.
- Meevo also covers clinical notes.
- Meevo does not cover email campaigns, inventory and review collection, which EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) does.
Suits: Established salons and spas with several staff
Zenoti
Booking, POS and operations software for salons, spas and gyms
- Zenoti also covers class booking.
- Zenoti does not cover email campaigns, inventory, sMS marketing and review collection, which EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) does.
Suits: Multi-location salon, spa and medspa groups and franchises
Phorest
Salon and medspa software for booking, POS and marketing
- Phorest also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Phorest does not cover email campaigns and inventory, which EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) does.
Suits: Salons and medspas with three or more staff
Vagaro
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios
- Vagaro starts at $30 per month for 1 calendar, after $23.99 a month for the first 6 months.
- Vagaro also covers forms, payroll and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover reports, sMS marketing and review collection, which EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
Limits worth knowing in EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)
- The pricing page cards say "Pricing tailored to your practice" with no figures, so no plan prices are recorded here.
- Standard includes 1 user and charges $20 for each added user up to 5 seats.
- Included allowances: 500, 5,000 and 10,000 SMS notifications a month on Standard, Amplify and Ultimate.
- The envisionsalon.com address now redirects to envisionnow.com, a PatientNow brand.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)?
The alternatives to EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) in this directory are SalonBiz, Meevo, Zenoti, Phorest and Vagaro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software).
Is there a free alternative to EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Vagaro offers a free trial.
Which EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) alternatives work on Windows?
The EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) listing does not include a Windows app. Phorest lists one.
Which EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) alternatives work on macOS?
The EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) listing does not include a macOS app. Phorest lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.