Alternatives · Salon & Studio
Salonized alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Salonized alternative for most people is Fresha (3.0 GPA), second in our ranking of salon, spa and studio booking apps.
Salonized compared with 5 alternatives: Fresha, Phorest, Booksy, Vagaro and Timely.
Salonized is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €35 per month for 1 team member, plus €5 per added member (Growth). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SalonizedThis tool | Free trial · from €35/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Fresha | Free trial · from $19.95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Phorest | Paid | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Booksy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vagaro | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Timely | Free trial · from $26/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Salonized starts at about $39.10 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Fresha.
Booksy, Vagaro and Timely 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 Salonized
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 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Fresha also covers shift scheduling.
- Fresha does not cover reports and sMS marketing, which Salonized does.
Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs
Phorest
Salon and medspa software for booking, POS and marketing
- Phorest also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Phorest does not cover email campaigns and inventory, which Salonized does.
Suits: Salons and medspas with three or more staff
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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Booksy also covers forms.
- Booksy does not cover reports, inventory and review collection, which Salonized does.
Suits: Barbers and independent beauty pros who run their book from a phone
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 lists iOS and Android apps.
- Vagaro also covers forms, payroll and class booking.
- Vagaro does not cover reports, sMS marketing and review collection, which Salonized does.
Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price
Timely
Salon booking software priced per bookable staff member
- Timely starts at $26 per staff / month, billed monthly.
- Timely also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Timely also covers forms.
- Timely does not cover reports and email campaigns, which Salonized does.
Suits: Hair and beauty businesses that want a fixed price per staff member
Limits worth knowing in Salonized
- The pricing page loads its prices from a script; only the Growth plan's rate was readable, so Appointments, Basic and Pro rates are not shown here.
- Treatwell bookings cost 35% commission on new clients plus a 2% fee on prepaid online bookings.
- A Salonized Pay terminal starts at €199 plus a 1.0% transaction fee, and SMS credits start at €0.11 each.
- Teams of 20 or more are told to contact sales, and the multi-location Pro plan has custom pricing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Salonized?
The alternatives to Salonized in this directory are Fresha, Phorest, Booksy, Vagaro and Timely. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Salonized.
Is there a free alternative to Salonized?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Fresha, Booksy, Vagaro and Timely offer a free trial.
Which Salonized alternatives work on Windows?
The Salonized listing does not include a Windows app. Phorest lists one.
Which Salonized alternatives work on macOS?
The Salonized 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.