Meevo vs SalonBiz (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, SalonBiz grades higher than Meevo: 1.8 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Meevo grades higher on value for money. SalonBiz grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
SalonBiz
Salon software for commission-based teams, with Aveda integration
From $160/mo
Which one is for you
Pick Meevo if
- Fits if you run a salon, spa or med spa and want booking, payments and marketing in one system
- Works for multi-site beauty businesses that can sign an annual contract
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a monthly price you can read, as every plan is a quote
- Tight if you are a very small shop, because Lite covers 5 users, 2,500 email contacts and 100 SMS credits
- Watch out: the subscription is based on an annual contract
- Too light for an API user on the lower tiers, as the API and the business intelligence app are Premier only
Pick SalonBiz if
- Fits if you run 2 or more stylists on commission and want payroll in the same system
- Works for Aveda and Bumble and Bumble salons, where rewards and ordering are built in
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you work alone, as plans are sized for teams of 2 or more providers
- Pricey if you add it up: from $160 a month, and the plan prices are quotes
- Watch out: the rate moves with the payment processor, as using SalonBiz Payments takes $25 to $45 a month off
- Watch out: no Android app is mentioned on the site
- Tight if you want a free trial, as none is listed
How we grade them
| 1.6GPAMeevoWeak | 1.8GPASalonBizWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published. Every plan is a quote, and the contract is annual, so there is no way to compare it with the $49.90 middle of the category. | DPlans are advertised from $160 a month, by number of providers, with every tier a quote. The dearest tenth of the category starts at $149. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial on record. A quote is the only way in. | FNo free plan and no trial on the listing, so you pay from day one. |
| Features | CAppointment book, online booking, payments, marketing and a med spa add-on. The API and the business intelligence app are Premier only, which is a gap on the lower tiers. | BCalendar, online booking, deposits, commission payroll, inventory, retail, gift cards, memberships and marketing are all in. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core salon job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A salon sets up services, staff and payments before booking starts. | CNo store rating on record, and a commission and inventory system for a multi-stylist salon takes setting up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only on the listing, with a single integration. No phone app is named. | BWeb, an iPad app, a stylist app and the Pocket Salon client app, plus Aveda, QuickBooks and DemandForce links. No Android app is mentioned, and no computer app. |
| Best for | salon and spa software | commission-paying salons, especially Aveda ones |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Meevo and SalonBiz. How we grade
Where they differ
- Meevo also covers clinical notes and sMS marketing.
- SalonBiz also covers email campaigns, shift scheduling and inventory.
In commonWebReportsAppointment booking
At a glance
| Meevo | SalonBiz | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | $160 per month and up, by number of service providers |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Millennium Systems International | SalonBiz, Inc |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | salonbizsoftware.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Meevo
- No prices are published: every plan is a request for a quote.
- Subscriptions are based on an annual contract, per the pricing page.
- Lite covers 5 users, 2,500 email contacts and 100 SMS marketing credits; the other tiers have unlimited users.
- API access and the business intelligence app are Premier features.
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.
Key features
Meevo
- Appointment book and online booking
- Appointment scheduling, staff and client management, online booking, walk-in management and memberships with payment plans.
- Payments and tips
- MeevoPay POS and payment processing, instant tip payments, gift cards, packages and eGift.
- Marketing suite
- Email and SMS marketing, with contact and SMS credit allowances that grow by plan, plus social posting and online presence tools.
- Business intelligence and API
- Premier adds a business intelligence app, API access and dynamic pricing tools; Enterprise adds data warehouse access.
- MeevoMD for med spas
- Charting and annotation, injectable tracking, intake forms, custom documents, a client app and a self check-in kiosk.
- Included onboarding
- Every tier lists unlimited implementation and training, with live support on lower tiers and priority support on Premier.
SalonBiz
- Scheduling and booking
- Drag-and-drop calendar, 24/7 online booking, waitlist, automated confirmations, appointment deposits and digital consultation forms.
- Commission payroll and reporting
- Stylist performance, retail sales per ticket, commission calculations and client retention across locations, in consolidated or per-site views.
- Inventory and retail
- Stock tracking from any device, automated reorder reminders, retail reporting and ordering built for Aveda and Bumble and Bumble.
- Payments and billing
- Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and contactless, with card on file, prepayments, digital gift cards and recurring membership billing.
- Marketing and retention
- Email campaigns, loyalty programs, Aveda Plus Rewards, guest profiles and cross-location booking.
- Apps
- A stylist app, an iPad app and Pocket Salon, a free client app for rebooking and shopping; the page says apps cost nothing extra.
Plans
Meevo
Pricing could not be confirmed. See meevo.com.
SalonBiz
BasicCustom
2 to 5 service providers; quote on request. Plans are advertised from $160 a month.
EssentialCustom
6 to 12 service providers; quote on request. Every plan has the full feature set.
PremiumCustom
13 or more service providers; quote on request. Institute and enterprise pricing is separate.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Meevo or SalonBiz?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Meevo has no price we could confirm, and SalonBiz starts at $160 per month and up, by number of service providers.
Which has a free plan, Meevo or SalonBiz?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Meevo nor SalonBiz has a free plan.
Which platforms do Meevo and SalonBiz run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only SalonBiz lists an iOS app. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.