The EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)
The Insider’s Guide
Salon, spa and barber booking software now sold as EnvisionNow
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among salon, spa and studio booking apps, read from EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)’s own pages.
Made by PatientNow · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 32 of the 85 other salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade
Envision Salon Software now trades as EnvisionNow, part of PatientNow, and covers salons, spas, barbershops, beauty schools, pet groomers and tattoo studios. It includes online booking with deposits, a waitlist, client notes and photos, integrated payments, inventory, SMS and email marketing, and a branded mobile app for clients.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software), taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and tiers by size mean choosing and setting up.
- 1
Best for salons, spas and barbers on a plan by size
EnvisionNow, formerly Envision Salon Software, covers booking, a waitlist, reviews and payments for salons, spas and barbershops, with iOS and Android apps.
- 2
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 3
Online booking and waitlist
Branded 24/7 booking with required deposits, tiered pricing by stylist, and a waitlist that fills cancelled slots.
- 4
Calendar sync
The calendar syncs with Google, Outlook or iPhone calendars and tracks team availability and resources.
- 5
Marketing and reviews
Automated SMS and email campaigns with templates and AI assistance, review requests and Canva for before-and-after photos.
- 6
A 2.0 GPA, above 32 of 85
That is against the other salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) you would be making texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- PatientNow
- Category
- Salon, Spa & Studio Booking
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for salons, spas and barbers on a plan by size
EnvisionNow, formerly Envision Salon Software, covers booking, a waitlist, reviews and payments for salons, spas and barbershops, with iOS and Android apps. But its pricing cards show no figures, extra users cost $20 each, and the old envisionsalon.com address now redirects to a PatientNow brand.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No plan price is shown, only "pricing tailored to your practice". Standard includes 1 user and charges $20 for each extra up to 5. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial shown on the listing, so nothing here is free. |
| Features | B | Online booking, waitlist, calendar sync, client notes, payments, reviews and marketing. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and tiers by size mean choosing and setting up. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web plus iOS and Android, with QuickBooks, Google Calendar, Outlook, WooCommerce and Canva links. No computer app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) is for
- Fits if you run a salon, spa or barbershop and want a waitlist and calendar sync
- Works for owners who want their appointments in Google Calendar or Outlook
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to compare prices, as none are shown
- Watch out: Standard is 1 user, then $20 each added up to 5
- Tight if you send many texts: allowances are 500, 5,000 and 10,000 a month by plan
- Watch out: the vendor is now a PatientNow brand, so check what changed
- Skip it if you want a trial, as none is listed
Good to know
Good for
- Salons and spas that want a branded client booking app
- Beauty schools, pet groomers and tattoo studios as well as salons
- Growing multi-user teams that need user limits to scale
Worth knowing
- The pricing page cards say "Pricing tailored to your practice" with no figures, so no plan prices are recorded here.
- Standard includes 1 user and charges $20 for each added user up to 5 seats.
- Included allowances: 500, 5,000 and 10,000 SMS notifications a month on Standard, Amplify and Ultimate.
- The envisionsalon.com address now redirects to envisionnow.com, a PatientNow brand.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)'s current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No plan price is shown, only "pricing tailored to your practice".
We could not confirm EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. envisionnow.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Salon, spa and barber booking software now sold as EnvisionNow. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, reports, email campaigns, inventory, appointment booking, sMS marketing, review collection.
Online booking, waitlist, calendar sync, client notes, payments, reviews and marketing.
- Online booking and waitlist
- Branded 24/7 booking with required deposits, tiered pricing by stylist, and a waitlist that fills cancelled slots.
- Calendar sync
- The calendar syncs with Google, Outlook or iPhone calendars and tracks team availability and resources.
- Marketing and reviews
- Automated SMS and email campaigns with templates and AI assistance, review requests and Canva for before-and-after photos.
- Client notes and payments
- Client preferences, formulas and photos are stored with each client, with integrated payments, Tippy tipping and QuickBooks.
- Mobile apps
- A custom client app for Android and iOS handles booking, loyalty and push notifications, and there is an employee app.
- Plans by size
- Standard, Amplify and Ultimate allow 1, 25 and unlimited users, with SMS and campaign email allowances that rise by tier.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Canva
- Vish
- SalonInteractive
- QuickBooks
- WooCommerce
- Tippy
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) is made by PatientNow.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
32/85
Other salon, spa and studio booking apps it is graded above
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)'s GPA of 2.0 is higher than 32 of the 85 other salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade, and level with 15.
It stands best on features (B, above 42 of 85) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 86 salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 12 of 85
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 85
- BFeaturesAbove 42 of 85
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 85
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 22 of 85
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) you would be making texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could make
- Appointment booking, inventory, review collection and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers.
- Newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, Canva, Vish and SalonInteractive among them.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
SalonBiz, Meevo, Zenoti, Phorest and Vagaro
The 5 tools EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
SalonBiz
From $160/mo
Salon software for commission-based teams, with Aveda integration.
- Only EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) lists an Android app.
- EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) also covers sMS marketing and review collection.
- SalonBiz also covers shift scheduling.
- 1.6GPA
Meevo
Paid
Salon, spa and med spa software with booking, POS and marketing.
- Only EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) lists iOS and Android apps.
- EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) also covers email campaigns, inventory and review collection.
- Meevo also covers clinical notes.
- 1.8GPA
Zenoti
Paid
Booking, POS and operations software for salons, spas and gyms.
- EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) also covers email campaigns, inventory, sMS marketing and review collection.
- Zenoti also covers class booking.
- 1.8GPA
Phorest
Paid
Salon and medspa software for booking, POS and marketing.
- Only Phorest lists Windows and macOS apps.
- EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) also covers email campaigns and inventory.
- 2.6GPA
Vagaro
Free trial · from $30/mo
Booking, payments and marketing for salons, spas and studios.
- EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) also covers reports, sMS marketing and review collection.
- Vagaro also covers forms, payroll and class booking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) free?
No. EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) is a paid product.
What platforms does EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) work on?
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) open source?
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) integrate with?
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)'s listing names Canva, Vish, SalonInteractive, QuickBooks, WooCommerce, Tippy, Google Calendar and Outlook.
Who makes EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)?
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) is made by PatientNow.
What are the alternatives to EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)?
The closest alternatives to EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) in our directory are SalonBiz, Meevo, Zenoti, Phorest and Vagaro.
How does EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) compare with other salon, spa and studio booking apps?
EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)'s GPA of 2.0 is higher than 32 of the 85 other salon, spa and studio booking apps we grade, and level with 15.
Could I make my own version of EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)?
To replace EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software) you would be making texts to thousands of numbers, registered with the carriers.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software)’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from EnvisionNow's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by PatientNow. Prices change, so check envisionnow.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
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categories
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price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- EnvisionNow (Envision Salon Software), kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/envision-salon-software
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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