Best Salon Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Salonist is ranked #1 of 34 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Boulevard and DaySmart Salon. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Shore at €4.16/mo.
Salon software can support appointment booking, staff scheduling, payments, and client follow-up. Compare options on online booking, staff calendars, client reminders, POS and payments, and inventory tracking; memberships and packages or multi-location support may also matter to your salon. Free plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional points to consider. Names among the entries include Salonist, Boulevard, and DaySmart Salon, as well as GlossGenius and SalonBiz. Think about which everyday tasks you want software to handle, then weigh the listed features and pricing details against your salon’s needs.
34 salon software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Salonist iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$79/mo Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 2 Boulevard iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$140,176/mo Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 3 DaySmart Salon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$29/mo Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 4 GlossGenius iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$28/mo
- 5 Insight Salon Software iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$25/mo Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 6 SalonBiz iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$160/mo Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 7 DINGG iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 8 Orbis Salon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0£4.99/mo Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 9 Ovatu iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$25/mo Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 10 Rosy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 11 Mangomint iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$10/mo
- 12 Meevo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 13 Shore iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9€4.16/mo
- 14 Simple Salon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$20/mo
- 15 Timely iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$11/mo
- 16 Kitomba iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 17 Phorest iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 18 ELIV8 iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 19 SQUIRE iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 20 Salonomy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 21 Booker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$139/mo Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 22 MioSalon No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$49/mo Online booking: Yes
- 23 Vagaro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$30/mo
- 24 EaseMySalon No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
- 25 Salonized iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2€21/mo Online booking: YesStaff calendar: YesPOS and payments: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which salon software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Salonist is ranked #1 of 34 with a score of 7.8. Boulevard is second and DaySmart Salon third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Shore has the lowest first paid tier we found: €4.16/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.