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Head-to-head · Salon Payroll Software

EasySalon vs Insight Salon Software

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score EasySalon #5 in Salon Payroll Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit EasySalon
Insight Salon Software #7 in Salon Payroll Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Insight

EasySalon leads on 0 checks, Insight Salon Software on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEasySalon · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly EasySalon
  • Most featuresEasySalon · 3 of 6

EasySalon scores higher on our rubric for salon payroll software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

EasySalon is the better fit for small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations. Insight Salon Software is the better fit for mature salons needing broad payroll management.

  • EasySalon fits best

    Small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations

  • Insight Salon Software fits best

    Mature salons needing broad payroll management

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Side by side

Feature EasySalon 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Insight Salon Software 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Salon Payroll Software #7 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for Small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations Mature salons needing broad payroll management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $25/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Phone
Compliance PCI DSS, GDPR, 2FA PCI DSS
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EasySalon 3/6 · Insight Salon Software 0/6
Commission tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Tip calculation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Contractor payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tax filing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payroll reports ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Direct deposit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports hourly, commission, and hybrid compensation runs
  • Calculates commission splits and tip-outs from checkout data
  • Includes booking, scheduling, payments, and payroll reports
  • Combines payroll, scheduling, POS, inventory, and client management
  • Supports multi-location reporting and shared client records
  • Runs across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons
  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
  • Tax filing is not verified
  • Tech fee pricing applies per technician each month
  • Premium Cloud tiers are limited to three employee-size options
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of very small salons
  • QuickBooks and credit card processing are the listed integrations
Our verdict

EasySalon is cloud-based salon management software built primarily for nail salons, with support for spas and beauty studios. It brings online booking, appointment reminders, checkout, Stripe payment processing, staff scheduling,…

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Insight Salon Software combines employee payroll and management with appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, inventory, point of sale, payments, marketing, memberships, and reporting. It is designed for businesses ranging…

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  1. EasySalonSalon Payroll Software 8.914-day trial
  2. Insight Salon SoftwareSalon Payroll Software 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EasySalon — where it wins

    • Supports hourly, commission, and hybrid compensation runs
    • Calculates commission splits and tip-outs from checkout data
    • Includes booking, scheduling, payments, and payroll reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
    • Tax filing is not verified
    • Tech fee pricing applies per technician each month

  • Insight Salon Software — where it wins

    • Combines payroll, scheduling, POS, inventory, and client management
    • Supports multi-location reporting and shared client records
    • Runs across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium Cloud tiers are limited to three employee-size options
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of very small salons
    • QuickBooks and credit card processing are the listed integrations
  • EasySalon8.9/10 · 14-day trial

    Low-cost salon payroll calculations with commission, tip, and compensation support.

    Visit EasySalonFull verdict →
  • Insight Salon Software8.7/10 · Paid

    A broad salon operations suite for established teams that need payroll and business management.

    Visit InsightFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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