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SalonBiz alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SalonBiz alternative is Rosy Salon Software (2.0 GPA).
SalonBiz compared with 8 alternatives: Rosy Salon Software, Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon), Zenoti, Meevo, Phorest and 3 more.
SalonBiz is a paid product, starting at $160 per month and up, by number of service providers. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SalonBizThis tool | From $160/mo | No | Web, iOS |
| Rosy Salon Software | Free trial · from $44/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zenoti | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Meevo | Paid | No | Web |
| Phorest | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| SalonTarget | Paid | No | Web |
| SalonUltimate | From $69/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
SalonBiz starts at $160 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Rosy Salon Software, Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) and SalonUltimate start 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 SalonBiz
Rosy Salon Software
Cloud salon and spa scheduling, point of sale and retail stock
- Rosy Salon Software starts at $44 per month for 1 service provider.
- Rosy Salon Software lists no iOS app, which SalonBiz has.
- Rosy Salon Software also covers sMS marketing.
- Rosy Salon Software does not cover shift scheduling, which SalonBiz does.
Suits: Hair salons and spas that want checkout and stock in the same system as the calendar
Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon)
Salon scheduling and checkout, now sold as DaySmart Salon
- Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) starts at $29 per month for 1 user (Basic).
- Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) also lists an Android app.
- Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) also covers time clock, sMS marketing and review collection.
- Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) does not cover shift scheduling and inventory, which SalonBiz does.
Suits: Solo stylists who want a low entry price with online booking
Zenoti
Booking, POS and operations software for salons, spas and gyms
- Zenoti also lists an Android app.
- Zenoti also covers class booking.
- Zenoti does not cover email campaigns, shift scheduling and inventory, which SalonBiz does.
Suits: Multi-location salon, spa and medspa groups and franchises
Meevo
Salon, spa and med spa software with booking, POS and marketing
- Meevo lists no iOS app, which SalonBiz has.
- Meevo also covers clinical notes and sMS marketing.
- Meevo does not cover email campaigns, shift scheduling and inventory, which SalonBiz does.
Suits: Established salons and spas with several staff
Phorest
Salon and medspa software for booking, POS and marketing
- Phorest also lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- Phorest also covers sMS marketing and review collection.
- Phorest does not cover email campaigns, shift scheduling and inventory, which SalonBiz does.
Suits: Salons and medspas with three or more staff
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)
Salon, spa and barber booking software now sold as EnvisionNow
- EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) also lists an Android app.
- EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) also covers sMS marketing and review collection.
- EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) does not cover shift scheduling, which SalonBiz does.
Suits: Salons and spas that want a branded client booking app
SalonTarget
Salon management with a single priced-by-employee Professional plan
- SalonTarget lists no iOS app, which SalonBiz has.
- SalonTarget also covers sMS marketing and review collection.
- SalonTarget does not cover shift scheduling, which SalonBiz does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barber shops that want a phone-led setup
SalonUltimate
Salon software for single shops, franchises and multi-location chains
- SalonUltimate starts at $69 per location per month (BookedBy on Clover).
- SalonUltimate lists no iOS app, which SalonBiz has.
- SalonUltimate also covers time clock and sMS marketing.
- SalonUltimate does not cover shift scheduling, which SalonBiz does.
Suits: Franchise brands that need to lock in standards across locations
Limits worth knowing in SalonBiz
- No plan price is published beyond "plans starting at $160/month"; each plan is a request for a quote.
- Priced by service providers and aimed at teams of 2 or more, so it does not target solo practitioners.
- Using SalonBiz Payments lowers the subscription by $25 (Basic), $35 (Essential) or $45 (Premium) a month, so the rate depends on the processor chosen.
- The apps named on the site are an iPad app and Pocket Salon; no Android app is mentioned.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SalonBiz?
The alternatives to SalonBiz in this directory are Rosy Salon Software, Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon), Zenoti, Meevo, Phorest, EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software), SalonTarget and SalonUltimate. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SalonBiz.
Is there a free alternative to SalonBiz?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Rosy Salon Software and Salon Iris (DaySmart Salon) offer a free trial.
Which SalonBiz alternatives work on Windows?
The SalonBiz listing does not include a Windows app. Phorest lists one.
Which SalonBiz alternatives work on macOS?
The SalonBiz 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 Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.