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Head-to-head · Salon Appointment Scheduling Software

GlossGenius vs Timely

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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
Timely #7 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Timely

GlossGenius leads on 1 check, Timely on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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

GlossGenius scores higher on our rubric for salon appointment scheduling software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

GlossGenius is cheaper to start at $24/mo against $26/mo.

GlossGenius is the better fit for solo and small salon and service businesses. Timely is the better fit for salons wanting mature scheduling tools.

  • GlossGenius fits best

    Solo and small salon and service businesses

  • Timely fits best

    Salons wanting mature scheduling tools

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Side by side

Feature GlossGenius 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Timely 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #6 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software #7 in Salon Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Solo and small salon and service businesses Salons wanting mature scheduling tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $24/mo (best) $26/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance HIPAA 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features GlossGenius 1/6 · Timely 1/6
Online self-booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Cancellation controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff calendars Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • 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
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; 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
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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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…

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  1. GlossGeniusSalon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.714-day trial
  2. TimelySalon Appointment Scheduling Software 8.614-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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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