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Head-to-head · Tanning Salon Software

GymMaster vs SalonTouch

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score GymMaster #2 in Tanning Salon Software 8.3/10 From $89/mo ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit GymMaster
SalonTouch #4 in Tanning Salon Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SalonTouch

GymMaster leads on 0 checks, SalonTouch on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGymMaster · 8.3/10
  • Most featuresSalonTouch · 6 of 6

GymMaster scores higher on our rubric for tanning salon software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

GymMaster is the better fit for multi-site salons adapting gym management tools. SalonTouch is the better fit for full-service tanning salons and franchises.

  • GymMaster fits best

    Multi-site salons adapting gym management tools

  • SalonTouch fits best

    Full-service tanning salons and franchises

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Side by side

Feature GymMaster 8.3/10 Visit ↗ SalonTouch 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.9
Ranking #2 in Tanning Salon Software #4 in Tanning Salon Software
Best for Multi-site salons adapting gym management tools Full-service tanning salons and franchises
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $89/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 13 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GymMaster 0/6 · SalonTouch 6/6
UV bed scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Spray-tan scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Membership management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Packages Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Point of sale Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Compliance records Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Memberships, recurring billing, POS and inventory in one system
  • Multi-location support, mobile apps and open API
  • Online bookings, waitlists, digital waivers and access control
  • Handles beds, spray-tan services, packages, memberships and session deductions.
  • Combines appointments, POS, payments, inventory, records and marketing tools.
  • Supports hosted, Windows, iOS and Android deployments, including franchise operations.
Cons
  • Feature set is gym-oriented rather than tanning-specific
  • Software-only plans start at $89 per site per month
  • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
  • Rental is restricted to one location and tan-only services.
  • Support channels do not include 24/7 coverage.
  • There is no AI functionality or free plan.
Our verdict

GymMaster is cloud-based gym and health-club management software that tanning salons can adapt for memberships, payments, bookings and front-desk operations. Its strongest fit is a multi-site operator already comfortable mapping gym…

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SalonTouch is salon-management and point-of-sale software from Interactive Designs, Inc. for tanning salons, spas, salons and related businesses. It brings appointment booking, client and staff records, inventory, reporting, marketing…

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  1. GymMasterTanning Salon Software 8.3From $89/mo
  2. SalonTouchTanning Salon Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GymMaster — where it wins

    • Memberships, recurring billing, POS and inventory in one system
    • Multi-location support, mobile apps and open API
    • Online bookings, waitlists, digital waivers and access control

    Where it doesn't

    • Feature set is gym-oriented rather than tanning-specific
    • Software-only plans start at $89 per site per month
    • Enterprise pricing requires a quote

  • SalonTouch — where it wins

    • Handles beds, spray-tan services, packages, memberships and session deductions.
    • Combines appointments, POS, payments, inventory, records and marketing tools.
    • Supports hosted, Windows, iOS and Android deployments, including franchise operations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Rental is restricted to one location and tan-only services.
    • Support channels do not include 24/7 coverage.
    • There is no AI functionality or free plan.
  • GymMaster8.3/10 · From $89/mo

    A multi-site gym management system with useful salon operations tools, but no tanning-specific focus.

    Visit GymMasterFull verdict →
  • SalonTouch7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad tanning-salon system spanning memberships, POS, scheduling, compliance and franchises.

    Visit SalonTouchFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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