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Head-to-head · Salon Payroll Software

Insight Salon Software vs Gratsio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Insight Salon Software #7 in Salon Payroll Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Insight
Gratsio #8 in Salon Payroll Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Gratsio

Insight Salon Software leads on 1 check, Gratsio on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInsight Salon Software · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceInsight Salon Software · $25/mo
  • Free planonly Gratsio
  • Free trialonly Gratsio
  • Most featuresGratsio · 3 of 6

Insight Salon Software scores higher on our rubric for salon payroll software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Gratsio offers free plan; Insight Salon Software doesn't. Insight Salon Software is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $29/mo.

Insight Salon Software is the better fit for mature salons needing broad payroll management. Gratsio is the better fit for budget-conscious salons needing payroll rules.

  • Insight Salon Software fits best

    Mature salons needing broad payroll management

  • Gratsio fits best

    Budget-conscious salons needing payroll rules

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Side by side

Feature Insight Salon Software 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Gratsio 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #7 in Salon Payroll Software #8 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for Mature salons needing broad payroll management Budget-conscious salons needing payroll rules
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $25/mo (best) $29/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Enterprise
Features Insight Salon Software 0/6 · Gratsio 3/6
Commission tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Tip calculation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Contractor payments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tax filing Not checked yet —
Payroll reports Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Direct deposit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines payroll, scheduling, POS, inventory, and client management
  • Supports multi-location reporting and shared client records
  • Runs across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Free plan includes marketplace listing, booking and basic CRM
  • Tracks salary, commissions, bonuses, deductions and tips
  • Payroll reports connect compensation to completed tickets
Cons
  • 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
  • Does not file taxes
  • Does not pay staff directly
  • Advanced payroll and finance tools require the Studio plan
Our verdict

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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Gratsio is a web-based platform for salons, studios, independent beauty professionals and multi-location beauty businesses. It combines online booking, appointment calendars, client records, payments, reminders, websites, analytics,…

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  1. Insight Salon SoftwareSalon Payroll Software 8.7Paid
  2. GratsioSalon Payroll Software 8.6Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Gratsio — where it wins

    • Free plan includes marketplace listing, booking and basic CRM
    • Tracks salary, commissions, bonuses, deductions and tips
    • Payroll reports connect compensation to completed tickets

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not file taxes
    • Does not pay staff directly
    • Advanced payroll and finance tools require the Studio plan
  • Insight Salon Software8.7/10 · Paid

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

    Visit InsightFull verdict →
  • Gratsio8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A budget-friendly salon platform with payroll reporting, but no tax filing or direct staff payments.

    Visit GratsioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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