Alternatives · Salon & Studio
GlossGenius alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best GlossGenius alternative for most people is Square Appointments (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps. It's also the best free one.
GlossGenius compared with 7 alternatives: Vagaro, Fresha, Mangomint, Boulevard, Booksy and 2 more.
GlossGenius is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24 per month, billed annually ($28 billed monthly). 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 24, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlossGeniusThis tool | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fresha | Free trial · from $19.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mangomint | Free trial · from $120/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Boulevard | From $143/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Booksy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shore | Free trial · from $49.90/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Square Appointments | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
GlossGenius starts at $24 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 7 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Fresha.
Boulevard and Square Appointments score higher without starting lower. Vagaro starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from GlossGenius
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 inventory and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover clinical notes, sMS marketing and review collection, which GlossGenius does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
Fresha
Salon and spa booking with a consumer marketplace for new clients
- Fresha starts at $19.95 per month for one bookable team member (Independent).
- Fresha also covers shift scheduling and inventory.
- Fresha does not cover forms, payroll, clinical notes and sMS marketing, which GlossGenius does.
Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs
Mangomint
Salon, spa and medspa software priced per location and user
- Mangomint starts at $120 per location / month, plus $10 per user.
- Mangomint also covers marketing automation, business phone line, business texting and inventory.
- Mangomint does not cover email campaigns, clinical notes, sMS marketing and review collection, which GlossGenius does.
Suits: Salons and spas with several providers and a front desk
Boulevard
Booking, checkout and marketing for salons, spas and medspas
- Boulevard starts at $143 per month for 1 location, billed annually ($159 billed monthly).
- Boulevard also covers marketing automation and business texting.
- Boulevard does not cover payroll, clinical notes, sMS marketing and review collection, which GlossGenius does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbershops with several providers or locations
Booksy
Booking app and marketplace for barbers, salons and beauty pros
- Booksy starts at $29.99 per month, plus $20 per extra team member.
- Booksy does not cover payroll, clinical notes and review collection, which GlossGenius does.
Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone
Shore
German-made booking and marketing software for salons and studios
- Shore starts at $49.90 per month, billed annually ($59.90 billed monthly).
- Shore lists no Android app, which GlossGenius has.
- Shore also covers marketing automation and whatsApp messaging.
- Shore does not cover forms, payroll, clinical notes and sMS marketing, which GlossGenius does.
Suits: Hair and beauty salons that want online booking without a marketplace
Square Appointments
Booking, point of sale and payments for appointment businesses
- Square Appointments starts at $49 per location / month (Square Plus).
- Square Appointments has a free plan, which GlossGenius lacks.
- Square Appointments also covers booking links, invoicing and reports.
- Square Appointments does not cover forms, email campaigns, payroll, clinical notes, appointment booking, sMS marketing and review collection, which GlossGenius does.
Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system
Limits worth knowing in GlossGenius
- There is no free plan. In-person card payments cost 2.4% + $0.15 and online payments 3.4% + $0.15, with invoices at 2.9% + $0.30.
- Payroll is an add-on at $40 a month plus $6 per seat, and Reception, the AI phone and text answering service, is $50 a month.
- Forms and waivers, the automated waitlist, chargeback protection and included text credits start on the Gold plan.
- Each additional location is charged its own plan price, at a 15% discount.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to GlossGenius?
The alternatives to GlossGenius in this directory are Vagaro, Fresha, Mangomint, Boulevard, Booksy, Shore and Square Appointments. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GlossGenius.
Is there a free alternative to GlossGenius?
Yes. Square Appointments has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.