Cojilio vs SalonSynq

CCojilio8.7Visit SalonSynq8.6Visit

Higher score C Cojilio #6 in Salon App Builder Software 8.7/10 6-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Cojilio

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SalonSynq #7 in Salon App Builder Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit SalonSynq

• Cojilio fits best

  Established salons wanting broad app capabilities

• SalonSynq fits best

  Salons wanting free branded booking and messaging

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Side by side

Feature	CCojilio 8.7/10 Visit ↗	SalonSynq 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Salon App Builder Software	#7 in Salon App Builder Software
Best for	Established salons wanting broad app capabilities	Salons wanting free branded booking and messaging
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$9.99/mo	Free plan
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
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Cojilio 5/5 · SalonSynq 4/5
Client messaging	✓	✓
Loyalty programs	✓	✓
Memberships	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Retail offers	✓	✓
Push notifications	✓	✓
Specs
App platforms	Both	Not checked yet
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 includes branded booking pages and client booking links Combines team calendars, payments, no-show protection, and reminders Branded client app supports updates, offers, and rebooking journeys
Cons	No free plan Advanced app features start at $99 per month Pricing uses dollar signs without clearly specifying currency	Branded client app features are positioned in the Pro offering No open-source deployment option The product is focused specifically on salon operations
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,… Read the review →	SalonSynq is salon management software for independent professionals, mobile beauty providers, and growing salons. It combines a branded online booking page with service, price, duration, and availability management, plus team calendars,… Read the review →

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

• SalonSynq — where it wins

  • Free plan includes branded booking pages and client booking links
  • Combines team calendars, payments, no-show protection, and reminders
  • Branded client app supports updates, offers, and rebooking journeys

  Where it doesn't

  • Branded client app features are positioned in the Pro offering
  • No open-source deployment option
  • The product is focused specifically on salon operations

• CCojilio8.7/10 · 6-day trial

  A broad salon platform combining branded apps, booking, payments, loyalty, and marketing.

  Visit CojilioFull verdict →
• SalonSynq8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free branded salon booking platform with calendars, messaging, payments, and rebooking tools.

  Visit SalonSynqFull verdict →