Head-to-head · Salon Inventory Management Software
JustBook vs BackBar Pro
JustBook leads on 2 checks, BackBar Pro on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreJustBook · 7.9/10
- Lowest starting priceJustBook · $15/mo
- Most featuresJustBook · 5 of 7
JustBook scores higher on our rubric for salon inventory management software: 7.9 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
JustBook is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $28/mo. JustBook offers multi-location inventory; BackBar Pro doesn't publish it.
JustBook is the better fit for small teams needing affordable core inventory features. BackBar Pro is the better fit for color salons needing costing and stock controls.
- JustBook fits best
Small teams needing affordable core inventory features
- BackBar Pro fits best
Color salons needing costing and stock controls
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Side by side
| Feature | JustBook 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | BackBar Pro 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #7 in Salon Inventory Management Software | #8 in Salon Inventory Management Software |
| Best for | Small teams needing affordable core inventory features | Color salons needing costing and stock controls |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $15/mo (best) | $28/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features JustBook 5/7 · BackBar Pro 4/7 | ||
| Purchase orders | — | — |
| Low-stock alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Usage tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location inventory | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Vendor management | — | Not published |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retail product tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | JustBook is appointment-business software for salons, spas, barbershops, clinics, and other service providers. It combines branded online booking pages, appointment calendars, team management, online payments, client records, reminders,… Read the review → |
BackBar Pro combines salon inventory management with client records, scheduling, online booking, payments, financial reporting, and color formula storage. It is designed for independent hairstylists, colorists, booth renters, and small… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
JustBook — where it wins
- Tracks professional-use and retail inventory by location
- Includes barcode scanning, low-stock alerts, and usage logging
- Runs across web, iOS, and Android with flat monthly pricing
Where it doesn't
- Inventory is available only on Growth and Pro plans
- Purchase orders are not supported
- Supplier accounts and vendor management are not supported
BackBar Pro — where it wins
- Color cost-per-gram calculations and live bowl costing
- Automatic retail deductions with low-stock thresholds
- Web, iOS, and Android access with booking and payments
Where it doesn't
- Restock lists do not send supplier orders
- Color Bar bottle scanning requires the Premium plan
- The feature set may exceed the needs of booking-only salons
- JustBook7.9/10 · From $15/mo · 30-day trial
A practical salon platform with affordable inventory tools from the Growth plan.
Visit JustBookFull verdict → - BackBar Pro7.3/10 · From $28/mo · 14-day trial
A color-focused salon system with stock controls, costing, booking, and financial tools.
Visit BackBar ProFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026