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Zolmi alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Zolmi 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.

Zolmi compared with 5 alternatives: Fresha, Vagaro, Salonist, Rosy Salon Software and Square Appointments.

Zolmi is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per month for the first staff member, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ZolmiThis toolFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb
FreshaFree trial · from $19.95/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
VagaroFree trial · from $30/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
SalonistFree plan · from $59/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Rosy Salon SoftwareFree trial · from $44/moTrial onlyWeb
Square AppointmentsFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Zolmi starts at $15 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Fresha, Vagaro, Salonist, Rosy Salon Software and Square Appointments score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessZolmiFreshaVagaroSalonistRosy Salon SoftwareSquare Appointments

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of salon, spa and studio booking apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Zolmi

  1. 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 email campaigns and shift scheduling.
    • Fresha does not cover reports and sMS marketing, which Zolmi does.

    Suits: Salons, barbers and spas that want low subscription costs

    Fresha vs ZolmiFresha pricing and details

  2. 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, email campaigns, payroll and class booking.
    • Vagaro does not cover reports, sMS marketing and review collection, which Zolmi does.

    Suits: Salons, spas and barbers that want a low entry price

    Vagaro vs ZolmiVagaro pricing and details

  3. Salonist

    Salon and spa management with unlimited staff on every plan

    • Salonist starts at $59 per month, billed monthly (Essential).
    • Salonist has a free plan, which Zolmi lacks.
    • Salonist also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Salonist also covers email campaigns, shift scheduling, time clock and whatsApp messaging.
    • Salonist does not cover reports and review collection, which Zolmi does.

    Suits: Salons and spas with many staff that want one price regardless of headcount

    Salonist vs ZolmiSalonist pricing and details

  4. 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 also covers email campaigns.
    • Rosy Salon Software does not cover review collection, which Zolmi does.

    Suits: Hair salons and spas that want checkout and stock in the same system as the calendar

    Rosy Salon Software vs ZolmiRosy Salon Software pricing and details

  5. 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 Zolmi lacks.
    • Square Appointments also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Square Appointments also covers booking links and invoicing.
    • Square Appointments does not cover inventory, appointment booking, sMS marketing and review collection, which Zolmi does.

    Suits: Salons, barbershops and spas that want booking and checkout in one system

    Square Appointments vs ZolmiSquare Appointments pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Zolmi

  • Text messages are charged separately from the plan; the pricing page does not list the rate.
  • Wages, commissions, consultation forms, loyalty and memberships need the Pro plan.
  • Card processing fees are separate from the subscription.
  • The site describes a mobile salon app but lists no iOS or Android store pages.
Zolmi pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Zolmi?

The alternatives to Zolmi in this directory are Fresha, Vagaro, Salonist, Rosy Salon Software and Square Appointments. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zolmi.

Is there a free alternative to Zolmi?

Yes. Salonist and Square Appointments have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Zolmi alternatives work on Android?

The Zolmi listing does not include an Android app. Fresha, Vagaro, Salonist and Square Appointments list one.

Which Zolmi alternatives work on iOS?

The Zolmi listing does not include an iOS app. Fresha, Vagaro, Salonist and Square Appointments list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.