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Head-to-head · Salon Appointment Scheduling Software

GlossGenius vs Ovatu

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score GlossGenius #6 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit GlossGenius
Ovatu #8 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Ovatu

GlossGenius leads on 1 check, Ovatu on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGlossGenius · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceGlossGenius · $24/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresOvatu · 2 of 6

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

GlossGenius is cheaper to start at $24/mo against $25/mo.

GlossGenius is the better fit for solo and small salon and service businesses. Ovatu is the better fit for independent salons needing more than booking.

  • GlossGenius fits best

    Solo and small salon and service businesses

  • Ovatu fits best

    Independent salons needing more than booking

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Side by side

Feature GlossGenius 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Ovatu 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #6 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software #8 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Solo and small salon and service businesses Independent salons needing more than booking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $24/mo (best) $25/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA GDPR
Integrations 7 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features GlossGenius 1/6 · Ovatu 2/6
Online self-booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated reminders ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Cancellation controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff calendars Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Appointment payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
External calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Staff accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Login-free booking website with two-way calendar synchronization
  • Automated reminders, deposits, card-on-file policies and cancellation protection
  • Booking, payments, marketing and staff tools in one platform
  • Branded online booking, waitlists, and resource scheduling
  • Combines rosters, reminders, POS, payments, and client forms
  • Loaded adds campaigns, inventory control, gift cards, and passes
Cons
  • No ongoing free plan; access starts with a paid subscription
  • Gold and Platinum cost more than Standard
  • Platinum's team analytics and commissions may exceed solo operators' needs
  • No free plan; Neat starts at $25 per employee monthly
  • Campaigns and inventory control require the $38 Loaded plan
  • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of salons seeking booking alone
Our verdict

GlossGenius brings online booking, calendar scheduling, client records, payments and business-management tools together for salons and other beauty, wellness, health and fitness businesses. It suits solo providers and small teams that want…

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Ovatu combines salon appointment scheduling with tools for running day-to-day client and staff workflows. It suits independent salons that want online booking alongside rosters, reminders, payments, forms, and inventory management, rather…

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  1. GlossGeniusSalon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.714-day trial
  2. OvatuSalon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.530-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GlossGenius — where it wins

    • Login-free booking website with two-way calendar synchronization
    • Automated reminders, deposits, card-on-file policies and cancellation protection
    • Booking, payments, marketing and staff tools in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing free plan; access starts with a paid subscription
    • Gold and Platinum cost more than Standard
    • Platinum's team analytics and commissions may exceed solo operators' needs

  • Ovatu — where it wins

    • Branded online booking, waitlists, and resource scheduling
    • Combines rosters, reminders, POS, payments, and client forms
    • Loaded adds campaigns, inventory control, gift cards, and passes

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Neat starts at $25 per employee monthly
    • Campaigns and inventory control require the $38 Loaded plan
    • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of salons seeking booking alone

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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