Head-to-head · Salon Appointment Scheduling Software
Altegio vs Timely
Altegio leads on 0 checks, Timely on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAltegio · 8.9/10
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresAltegio · 6 of 6
Altegio scores higher on our rubric for salon appointment scheduling software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
Altegio is the better fit for salons with complex, multi-location operations. Timely is the better fit for salons wanting mature scheduling tools.
- Altegio fits best
Salons with complex, multi-location operations
- Timely fits best
Salons wanting mature scheduling tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Altegio 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Timely 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software | #7 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Salons with complex, multi-location operations | Salons wanting mature scheduling tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | 7-day trial | $26/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Features Altegio 6/6 · Timely 1/6 | ||
| Online self-booking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cancellation controls | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Staff calendars | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Appointment payments | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| External calendar sync | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Staff accounts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Altegio brings appointment scheduling and wider business operations together for salons and other appointment-based businesses. It is aimed at teams that need to coordinate more than staff calendars: bookings can account for rooms,… Read the review → |
Timely brings appointment booking, payment collection, and salon management into a cloud-based product for hair, beauty, wellness, and other appointment-based businesses. Its tools span online booking pages, an appointment calendar, client… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Altegio — where it wins
- Schedules staff, rooms, equipment, and group events
- Combines booking, CRM, reminders, payments, and reporting
- Supports role permissions and multi-location management
Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan; access is paid after a seven-day trial
- Pricing varies by country, team size, and license term
- Its broad operational scope may exceed simpler salon needs
Timely — where it wins
- Two-way Google Calendar sync with online booking and appointment reminders
- Collects deposits and cancellation fees alongside online and in-person payments
- Adds staff controls, inventory, reporting, and digital consultation forms
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; Build starts at $26 per staff member monthly
- Advanced tools such as waitlists and digital forms require higher plans
- Elevate and Innovate plan prices are not specified here
- Altegio8.9/10 · 7-day trial
A broad salon operations platform for teams managing complex schedules and multiple locations.
Visit AltegioFull verdict → - Timely8.6/10 · 14-day trial
A mature scheduling toolkit for salons, with payments, staff controls, and client records.
Visit TimelyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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