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Head-to-head · Tanning Salon Software

Insight Salon Software vs GymMaster

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Insight Salon Software #1 in Tanning Salon Software 8.6/10 From $25/mo ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Insight Salon
GymMaster #2 in Tanning Salon Software 8.3/10 From $89/mo ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit GymMaster

Insight Salon Software leads on 1 check, GymMaster on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 · 8.6/10
  • Lowest starting priceInsight Salon Software · $25/mo

Insight Salon Software scores higher on our rubric for tanning salon software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Insight Salon Software is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $89/mo.

Insight Salon Software is the better fit for established salon operators needing broad management. GymMaster is the better fit for multi-site salons adapting gym management tools.

  • Insight Salon Software fits best

    Established salon operators needing broad management

  • GymMaster fits best

    Multi-site salons adapting gym management tools

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Side by side

Feature Insight Salon Software 8.6/10 Visit ↗ GymMaster 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.3
Ranking #1 in Tanning Salon Software #2 in Tanning Salon Software
Best for Established salon operators needing broad management Multi-site salons adapting gym management tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $25/mo (best) $89/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance PCI DSS GDPR
Integrations 1 integrations 13 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Insight Salon Software 0/6 · GymMaster 0/6
UV bed scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Spray-tan scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Membership management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Packages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Point of sale Not checked yet Not checked yet
Compliance records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers booking, POS, inventory, memberships, reminders, and reporting
  • Supports cloud, desktop, and mobile deployment across major platforms
  • Offers employee-based tiers through unlimited-employee Enterprise pricing
  • 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
Cons
  • No free plan; every listed edition is paid monthly
  • QuickBooks is the only listed integration
  • General salon workflows may suit tanning specialists less closely
  • Feature set is gym-oriented rather than tanning-specific
  • Software-only plans start at $89 per site per month
  • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
Our verdict

Insight Salon Software is built for chair renters, single-location salons, and multi-location franchises that need one system for appointments, clients, staff, inventory, payments, memberships, and reporting. Its scope includes online…

Read the review →

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…

Read the review →
  1. Insight Salon SoftwareTanning Salon Software 8.6From $25/mo
  2. GymMasterTanning Salon Software 8.3From $89/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Insight Salon Software — where it wins

    • Covers booking, POS, inventory, memberships, reminders, and reporting
    • Supports cloud, desktop, and mobile deployment across major platforms
    • Offers employee-based tiers through unlimited-employee Enterprise pricing

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; every listed edition is paid monthly
    • QuickBooks is the only listed integration
    • General salon workflows may suit tanning specialists less closely

  • 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
  • Insight Salon Software8.6/10 · From $25/mo

    Broad salon operations coverage with tiered monthly plans, but a general rather than tanning-specific focus.

    Visit Insight SalonFull verdict →
  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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