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Best Salon Payroll Software 2026
Salon payroll software helps salon owners handle pay, tips, commissions, contractor payments and payroll records. Use this list to compare those tools by pricing model, trial access, payroll functions and supported platforms.
Entries appear in the page's current order, with maker-published pricing and availability details shown where provided. Compare free plans, paid starting prices, trials and platform support before choosing a fit.
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Gratsio
Beauty marketplace software with self-service booking, client CRM and online and in-person payments on Android, iOS and web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Salonist
Salon management software for bookings, POS, memberships, inventory and staff tools on Android, iOS, web and API.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Spa/Salon Manager
Spa and salon software for appointments, sales, inventory, staff and client records on Android, iOS, macOS and web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.8 Visit
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SalonWings
SalonWings handles salon appointments, GST bills, staff, inventory and WhatsApp messages, including offline sales sync.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.7 Visit
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DaySmart Salon
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $29 a month Record5.6 Visit Salon management software with booking and business tools for Android, iOS, web and Windows.
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Fresha
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $2.95 a month Record5.5 Visit Beauty business software with Android, iOS and web apps, a listed free plan and a 7-day trial.
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GlossGenius
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $28 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit GlossGenius suits beauty, wellness, medspa, health, and fitness businesses that need booking and business management tools.
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Insight Salon Software
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $25 a month Record5.5 Visit It suits salons, spas, barber shops and other businesses that need appointment, client and inventory management.
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OctopusPro
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record5.5 Visit Cloud practice software with scheduling, client records, forms, telehealth, invoices and payments on Android, iOS and web.
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Saloning
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 ₹999 a month Record5.4 Visit Saloning serves Indian salons with branch bookings, GST invoices, payroll and inventory.
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Altegio
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 7,490 HUF a month Record5.3 Visit Beauty business software combining booking, CRM, payments, inventory and payroll on Android, iOS and web.
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Pxier Salon
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $10 a month Record5.2 Visit Pxier Salon tracks appointments, sales, stylist availability and client details in the cloud.
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SalonBiz
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $160 a month Record5.2 Visit Salon management software for multi-site teams with booking, commissions, payroll reports, inventory and marketing on Android, iOS and web.
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Tersavia
WebAPI $9 a month Record5.2 Visit Booking and client management platform with online calendar, appointment tools, notifications and CRM on the web.
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Timely
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $26 a month Record5.2 Visit Paid salon software available on Android, iOS and web, with scheduling and management features from $26 per user monthly.
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Santurg
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $99 a month Record5.1 Visit Santurg brings scheduling, payments, staff, client profiles, inventory and analytics to beauty and wellness operators.
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Gusto
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $49 a month Record4.9 Visit Small-business payroll, benefits and HR platform with unlimited payroll, tax filing, time tracking and mobile access.
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Katingwala Salon Software
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.9 Visit Salon management software with appointment scheduling, split-payment POS and day-end Z-reports across major platforms.
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Salonior
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5,000 a year Record4.8 Visit India-focused salon and spa software with bookings, payments, staff management, marketing and client apps.
Before you choose
Check plans and trial access
A free plan can lower the cost of trying a payroll workflow. Salonist, Gratsio and SalonApp list free plans.
Trial periods differ. Salonist and Gratsio list seven-day trials, while SalonApp and DaySmart Med Spa list 14-day trials. Spa/Salon Manager lists a 30-day trial.
Match the payroll tasks
Compare support for commission tracking, tip calculation, contractor payments, tax filing, payroll reports and direct deposit.
These functions address different parts of salon pay. Check the features that match how your salon pays staff and contractors.
Choose the platforms you use
The list covers web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and macOS availability. A web option can suit browser-based work, while mobile support can help with phone or tablet access.
Check the platform combination before signing up, especially if your staff switch between desktop and mobile devices.
Read the pricing terms
Paid pricing varies across the list. Insight Salon Software lists plans from $25 per month, while Spa/Salon Manager lists plans from $74 per month and Boulevard from $143 per month.
PandaCue lists pricing on request. Compare the starting price, plan type and trial terms rather than relying on a single headline figure.
Identify the software maker
Maker details can help distinguish products with similar names. DaySmart Salon lists Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a 1998 founding date; GlossGenius lists New York, New York, and a 2016 founding date.
Timely lists Wellington, New Zealand, and a 2011 founding date. Fresha lists London, United Kingdom, and a 2015 founding date.
Questions
Which salon payroll tools have a free plan?
Salonist, Gratsio and SalonApp list free plans.
Which tools offer a free trial?
Trial access varies. Salonist and Gratsio list seven days; SalonApp and DaySmart Med Spa list 14 days; Spa/Salon Manager lists 30 days. PandaCue also lists a free trial.
What payroll features can I compare?
The comparison covers commission tracking, tip calculation, contractor payments, tax filing, payroll reports and direct deposit.
Which platforms are represented?
The list includes web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and macOS options.
Do paid prices vary by product?
Yes. Insight Salon Software lists plans from $25 per month, Spa/Salon Manager from $74 per month and Boulevard from $143 per month. PandaCue lists pricing on request.
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