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Head-to-head · Nail Salon Software

Klippa vs SalonOS by Certxa

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Klippa #1 in Nail Salon Software 10.0/10 Free plan · paid from 39 AUD/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Klippa
SalonOS by Certxa #8 in Nail Salon Software 7.1/10 From $7/mo (annual) · 60-day trial ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit SalonOS

Klippa leads on 2 checks, SalonOS by Certxa on 0, and 5 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 scoreKlippa · 10.0/10
  • Free planonly Klippa
  • Most featuresKlippa · 6 of 6

Klippa scores higher on our rubric for nail salon software: 10.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Klippa offers free plan; SalonOS by Certxa doesn't. Klippa offers retail inventory; SalonOS by Certxa doesn't publish it.

Klippa is the better fit for full-featured salons wanting deep operations. SalonOS by Certxa is the better fit for low-cost salons prioritizing marketing and booking.

  • Klippa fits best

    Full-featured salons wanting deep operations

  • SalonOS by Certxa fits best

    Low-cost salons prioritizing marketing and booking

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Side by side

Feature Klippa 10.0/10 Visit ↗ SalonOS by Certxa 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 10.0 7.1
Ranking #1 in Nail Salon Software #8 in Nail Salon Software
Best for Full-featured salons wanting deep operations Low-cost salons prioritizing marketing and booking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $7/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 60 days · card required
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone Email, Live chat, Phone
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Klippa 6/6 · SalonOS by Certxa 5/6
Technician scheduling ✓ ✓
Nail service menu ✓ ✓
Client records ✓ ✓
Packages and memberships ✓ ✓
Retail inventory ✓ (best) Not published
Payment processing ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Covers scheduling, nail services, client records, POS, inventory, and memberships
  • Free plan plus paid tiers for growing and multi-location salons
  • Business tier adds forecasting, churn analysis, API access, and multi-location support
  • Nail-specific client profiles capture colors, shapes, products, and sensitivities
  • Booking, calendars, waitlists, reminders, reviews, and re-engagement work together
  • Solo starts at $7/month annually and includes a 60-day trial
Cons
  • Starting paid price is listed in AUD per month
  • Advanced analytics and API access start at the Business tier
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed
  • Retail inventory is not included among the listed capabilities
  • The platform is web-based; iOS and Android apps are coming soon
  • Founded in 2026, it has a shorter operating history than established alternatives
Our verdict

Klippa is salon management software for nail salons and beauty teams that need more than appointment booking. Its core workflow spans drag-and-drop scheduling, online booking, configurable nail services, client profiles, reminders,…

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SalonOS by Certxa is a cloud-based web platform for nail salons, independent nail technicians, booth renters, and multi-location salon groups. It brings online booking, technician calendars, nail-specific client records, POS checkout,…

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  1. KlippaNail Salon Software 10.0Free plan · paid from 39 AUD/mo · 14-day trial
  2. SalonOS by CertxaNail Salon Software 7.1From $7/mo (annual) · 60-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Klippa — where it wins

    • Covers scheduling, nail services, client records, POS, inventory, and memberships
    • Free plan plus paid tiers for growing and multi-location salons
    • Business tier adds forecasting, churn analysis, API access, and multi-location support

    Where it doesn't

    • Starting paid price is listed in AUD per month
    • Advanced analytics and API access start at the Business tier
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed

  • SalonOS by Certxa — where it wins

    • Nail-specific client profiles capture colors, shapes, products, and sensitivities
    • Booking, calendars, waitlists, reminders, reviews, and re-engagement work together
    • Solo starts at $7/month annually and includes a 60-day trial

    Where it doesn't

    • Retail inventory is not included among the listed capabilities
    • The platform is web-based; iOS and Android apps are coming soon
    • Founded in 2026, it has a shorter operating history than established alternatives
  • Klippa10.0/10 · Free plan · paid from 39 AUD/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad salon platform covering bookings, clients, POS, inventory, memberships, and analytics.

    Visit KlippaFull verdict →
  • SalonOS by Certxa7.1/10 · From $7/mo (annual) · 60-day trial

    A low-cost nail salon platform combining booking, POS, client records, and marketing tools.

    Visit SalonOSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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