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Head-to-head · Salon Inventory Management Software

JustBook vs BackBar Pro

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 9 checks side by side
Higher score JustBook #7 in Salon Inventory Management Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 7 features Visit JustBook
BackBar Pro #8 in Salon Inventory Management Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 7 features Visit BackBar Pro

JustBook leads on 1 check, BackBar Pro on 0, and 8 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 · 8.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceJustBook · $15/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresJustBook · 5 of 7

JustBook scores higher on our rubric for salon inventory management software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

JustBook is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $28/mo.

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 8.5/10 Visit ↗ BackBar Pro 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
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 30 days 14 days
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 checked yet
Vendor management — Not checked yet
Barcode scanning ✓ ✓
Retail product tracking ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • Inventory is available only on Growth and Pro plans
  • Purchase orders are not supported
  • Supplier accounts and vendor management are not supported
  • 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
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,…

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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…

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  1. JustBookSalon Inventory Management Software 8.530-day trial
  2. BackBar ProSalon Inventory Management Software 8.414-day trial

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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