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Head-to-head · Salon App Builder Software

Cojilio vs Aura'd

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Cojilio #6 in Salon App Builder Software 8.7/10 6-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cojilio
Aura'd #8 in Salon App Builder Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Aura'd

Cojilio leads on 0 checks, Aura'd on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCojilio · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Aura'd
  • Free trialonly Cojilio
  • Most featuresCojilio · 5 of 5

Cojilio scores higher on our rubric for salon app builder software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Aura'd offers free plan; Cojilio doesn't.

Cojilio is the better fit for established salons wanting broad app capabilities. Aura'd is the better fit for solo and team salons wanting a free starting tier.

  • Cojilio fits best

    Established salons wanting broad app capabilities

  • Aura'd fits best

    Solo and team salons wanting a free starting tier

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Side by side

Feature Cojilio 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Aura'd 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #6 in Salon App Builder Software #8 in Salon App Builder Software
Best for Established salons wanting broad app capabilities Solo and team salons wanting a free starting tier
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.99/mo £19/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 6 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cojilio 5/5 · Aura'd 1/5
Client messaging ✓ ✓
Loyalty programs ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Memberships ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Retail offers ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Push notifications ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
App platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Branded iOS and Android client apps
  • Booking, payments, memberships, and loyalty in one platform
  • Many payment, calendar, and scheduling integrations
  • Free plan with basic booking and email confirmations
  • Branded apps, scheduling, reminders, payments, and client records
  • Premium includes white-label branding, custom domains, and API access
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Advanced app features start at $99 per month
  • Pricing uses dollar signs without clearly specifying currency
  • Unlimited bookings and custom branding start at £19 per month
  • Staff scheduling and staff portal access require the Team plan
  • White-label features and API access require the £149 Premium plan
Our verdict

Cojilio is a booking and client-engagement platform for salons, beauty professionals, wellness businesses, and related service providers. It brings together online booking, staff scheduling, payments, consultations, media galleries,…

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Aura'd combines salon booking and business-management tools for hairdressers, lash technicians, beauty therapists, and salon teams. It supports 24/7 online appointment booking, service and availability management, staff scheduling, client…

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  1. CojilioSalon App Builder Software 8.76-day trial
  2. Aura'dSalon App Builder Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cojilio — where it wins

    • Branded iOS and Android client apps
    • Booking, payments, memberships, and loyalty in one platform
    • Many payment, calendar, and scheduling integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Advanced app features start at $99 per month
    • Pricing uses dollar signs without clearly specifying currency
  • Aura'd — where it wins

    • Free plan with basic booking and email confirmations
    • Branded apps, scheduling, reminders, payments, and client records
    • Premium includes white-label branding, custom domains, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Unlimited bookings and custom branding start at £19 per month
    • Staff scheduling and staff portal access require the Team plan
    • White-label features and API access require the £149 Premium plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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