SALON STOCK

SALON STOCK is an iOS app for managing salon inventory, purchasing, receiving, and material costs. Users can open supplier sites inside the app, record purchases, and add products, quantities, and purchase prices to inventory and cost records. Automatic cart loading is listed for D Online (DD-STORE/Daria), Lyrae Cosmetic, and SHAKA; Mikoru does not support it yet. Inventory tools include barcode scanning, reorder alerts, stocktaking, delivery-note OCR, and LINE notifications. The free plan is for one-person salons and includes unlimited inventory, ordering and receiving, stocktaking, barcode scanning, notifications, and current-month material cost. Individual Pro costs ¥1,280 a month and adds material-cost analysis, usage and waste tracking, supplier analysis, Square sales integration, CSV export, and AI queries. Team costs ¥2,980 a month per store and adds staff accounts, role management, shared order notes, and multiple locations. Data is backed up to the cloud and can be restored by logging into the same account on a replacement phone. The app currently supports iPhone and iPad; Android is in preparation.

SALON STOCK combines inventory workflows with purchasing and material-cost tracking for salon operators. Its free plan covers one-person salons, while Pro and Team add analysis and staff or location capabilities.

It suits independent salons, freelance stylists, and salon operators managing consumable supplies. The free plan is specifically listed for one-person salons, while Team adds staff and multiple locations.

SALON STOCK is a salon supply and inventory app for operators who want purchasing records tied to stock and material costs. It is most compelling for independent stylists and small salons buying from its supported suppliers; its iOS-only availability rules out teams that need Android access.

Overview

Users can open supplier sites within the app and record orders so products, quantities, and purchase prices flow into inventory and cost records. Automatic cart loading works with D Online (DD-STORE/Daria), Lyrae Cosmetic, and SHAKA, but not Mikoru. Orders are not placed automatically: users confirm and pay on supplier sites, and SALON STOCK says it does not keep supplier login credentials.

Barcode scanning, reorder alerts, stocktaking, delivery-note OCR, and LINE notifications cover recurring stock work. Cloud backup allows data restoration by signing into the same account on a replacement phone. The app is made by Syn Stack, whose site identifies its developer as a working hairdresser with 19 years of experience.

Key features

Purchasing and inventory

By connecting purchase quantities and prices to inventory records, SALON STOCK can reduce separate bookkeeping for salons whose suppliers fit the workflow. Barcode scanning and stocktaking support counts, while reorder alerts and LINE notifications help flag replenishment needs. The supplier limitation matters: Mikoru lacks automatic cart loading, and purchases still require confirmation and payment on the supplier's site.

Costs, sales, and locations

The free plan tracks current-month material costs; Individual Pro adds material-cost analysis, usage and waste tracking, supplier analysis, CSV export, and Square sales integration. These tools make the paid tier more useful to operators evaluating where supplies are going, rather than simply tracking what remains in stock. Pro also supports two inventory locations, such as a salon and home, with staged replenishment from the secondary location.

LINE assistant

The AI assistant can answer questions about inventory, orders, and material costs through LINE. Common questions are free, while open-ended queries require Pro. That gives free users a way to ask basic operational questions, but broader use raises the cost of staying on the free tier.

Pricing

SALON STOCK is freemium, with plans billed monthly in JPY.

• Free — free (billed ¥0/月): For one-person salons, with unlimited inventory, barcode scanning, ordering and receiving, stocktaking, LINE notifications, and current-month material costs. It covers core stock tasks but omits cost analysis, usage and waste tracking, supplier analysis, Square integration, and CSV export.
• 個人 Pro — ¥1,280 a month (billed ¥1,280/月): Adds material-cost analysis, usage and waste tracking, supplier analysis, Square sales integration, CSV export, and AI queries. It suits a solo operator who needs more than current-month cost totals.
• チーム — ¥2,980 a month (billed ¥2,980/月・店舗): Adds staff from the second user, role management, shared order notes, and multiple locations to Individual Pro. The per-store charge and additional team functions make it the relevant option for salons coordinating staff or stock across locations.

Platforms

SALON STOCK runs on iPhone and iPad. Android support is in preparation, so salons whose staff need to use Android devices should look elsewhere for now.

Who it's for

Independent salons and freelance stylists can use the free plan for stock counts and purchasing, while operators who need cost analysis or Square integration have a clear reason to move to Individual Pro. Team is the better fit when stockkeeping involves multiple staff or locations. The app is less suitable for businesses that require Android access or rely on Mikoru automatic cart loading.

Pros and cons

• Pro: The free plan includes unlimited inventory and essential stock tasks, making it usable for a one-person salon without a monthly charge.
• Pro: Orders can connect products, quantities, and prices to stock and cost records, reducing duplicate entry for supported supplier workflows.
• Pro: Paid plans add cost analysis and, at Team level, staff roles and multiple locations for more involved operations.
• Con: The app is limited to iPhone and iPad, excluding Android-dependent salons.
• Con: Automatic cart loading does not support Mikoru, and users must still confirm and pay for orders on supplier sites.
• Con: Material-cost analysis and extended tracking require a paid plan, so the free tier is not a full cost-management tool.

Alternatives

Salon Inventory Management Software is a useful starting point for comparing inventory-focused options.

• Salonist is a better fit for salons prioritizing booking and scheduling across Android, iOS, and web: its free Marketplace Listing includes 50 appointments per month, online booking, a calendar, and staff shift management; Essential is $59 a month.
• GuestVision is a paid option for businesses seeking salon software across Android, iOS, web, and Windows, with pricing by quote.
• SalonNow may suit operators who want a configurable paid plan, with price depending on chairs, branches, and modules.
• SpaSoft is another paid option available on Android, iOS, and web.
• DaySmart Salon is worth considering for salons that need booking tools across mobile and desktop platforms: its paid Basic plan is $29 a month for one user and includes online booking and appointment confirmations.
• Insight Salon Software offers paid cloud plans for single-employee and partner setups, with Solo Edition at $25 a month and Partner Edition at $50 a month; its platform range includes macOS and Windows as well as mobile.
• Kitomba is a paid alternative whose Lite plan combines online booking, stock management, POS with integrated EFTPOS, and marketing tools.
• Meevo is a paid alternative with plans for salon and spa teams, including a Lite tier for five users.

Verdict

SALON STOCK is a strong choice for an iPhone- or iPad-using solo salon that buys from supported suppliers and wants purchasing, stock, and material costs linked in one workflow. Its free tier handles core inventory without a charge, and Pro adds useful cost analysis. Look elsewhere if Android access is essential, your ordering depends on Mikoru cart loading, or your business needs a broader platform than SALON STOCK's inventory-first focus.