SalonBiz vs SalonTarget (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, SalonBiz grades higher than SalonTarget: 1.8 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
SalonBiz grades higher on features and platforms. SalonTarget grades higher on value for money. 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
SalonTarget
Salon management with a single priced-by-employee Professional plan
Paid
Which one is for you
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
Pick SalonTarget if
- Fits if you run one hair or nail salon and are happy to phone for a quote
- Works for booth-renters and small teams priced by headcount
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a posted price, as you have to call
- Tight if you need two-way texting or text marketing, as those are add-ons billed monthly
- Not for you if you want a phone app, as none is mentioned
- Skip it if you run several locations, as that's an add-on too
- Watch out: there's only one Professional plan, so no cheaper tier
How we grade them
| 1.8GPASalonBizWeak | 1.6GPASalonTargetWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | CNo price is published; the page says to call and that the price follows the number of employees. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial on the listing, so you pay from day one. | FNo free plan and no trial shown on the listing, so nothing here is free. |
| Features | 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. | CBooking, cancellation list, client records, inventory and payments. But texting, remote receptionist and multi-location are separate paid add-ons. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and a commission and inventory system for a multi-stylist salon takes setting up. | CNo store rating on record, and a salon system with inventory and add-ons means setup. |
| Platforms and integrations | 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. | CWeb only. The site names no iOS or Android app, and the links are to social and review sites. |
| Best for | commission-paying salons, especially Aveda ones | salons that will call for a quote |
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: SalonBiz and SalonTarget. How we grade
Where they differ
- SalonBiz also covers shift scheduling.
- SalonTarget also covers sMS marketing and review collection.
In commonWebReportsEmail campaignsInventoryAppointment booking
At a glance
| SalonBiz | SalonTarget | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $160 per month and up, by number of service providers | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | SalonBiz, Inc | SalonTarget, INC. |
| Price read from | salonbizsoftware.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
SalonTarget
- No prices are published: the pricing page says to call, with the price based on the number of employees.
- Two-way texting, employee alerts, remote receptionist, text marketing and multi-location support are separate add-ons, billed monthly.
- The site mentions no mobile app for iOS or Android.
- The page lists a single Professional plan beside custom feature sets, so there is no lower tier.
Key features
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.
SalonTarget
- Booking and scheduling
- Multi-service and multi-staff appointments, processing and gap time, room and resource scheduling and a customizable online booking page.
- Auto-fill cancellation list
- Cancelled slots are offered to clients on a list, with text, email and voice confirmations and same-day text reminders.
- Client management
- A client dashboard, merge tools, status labels from first-time to lost, memberships, packages, series and on-account transactions.
- Inventory control
- Product dashboards, purchase orders with receiving and transfers, barcode scanner support and product-specific promotions.
- Point of sale and payments
- Tip management with separate tips per provider, customizable receipts, eGift cards and card on file or pre-authorization.
- Marketing add-ons
- Targeted email campaigns and a loyalty program are listed; two-way texting, remote receptionist and text marketing are monthly add-ons.
Plans
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.
SalonTarget
Pricing could not be confirmed. See salontarget.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, SalonBiz or SalonTarget?
As of Nov 13, 2026, SalonBiz starts at $160 per month and up, by number of service providers, and SalonTarget has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, SalonBiz or SalonTarget?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither SalonBiz nor SalonTarget has a free plan.
Which platforms do SalonBiz and SalonTarget 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.