Head-to-head · Salon Loyalty Software
Lumidara vs Zoho POS
Lumidara leads on 0 checks, Zoho POS on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLumidara · 8.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresZoho POS · 3 of 5
Lumidara scores higher on our rubric for salon loyalty software: 8.4 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Zoho POS offers points rewards; Lumidara doesn't publish it. Zoho POS offers referral program; Lumidara doesn't publish it. Zoho POS offers automated campaigns; Lumidara doesn't publish it.
Lumidara is the better fit for small salons wanting loyalty plus booking. Zoho POS is the better fit for broad POS and loyalty coverage on a free plan.
- Lumidara fits best
Small salons wanting loyalty plus booking
- Zoho POS fits best
Broad POS and loyalty coverage on a free plan
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Lumidara 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Zoho POS 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Salon Loyalty Software | #8 in Salon Loyalty Software |
| Best for | Small salons wanting loyalty plus booking | Broad POS and loyalty coverage on a free plan |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $10/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 30 days · card required | 15 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Lumidara 0/5 · Zoho POS 3/5 | ||
| Points rewards | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Referral program | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Membership plans | Not published | Not published |
| POS integration | Not published | Not published |
| Automated campaigns | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Member limit | Not published | Not published |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | Lumidara is a web-based platform for independent salons, nail studios, lash bars, spas, and solo beauty professionals. It brings together online self-booking, service selection and availability, booking deposits, client visit history,… Read the review → |
Zoho POS is a cloud-based point-of-sale system for retailers, beauty and cosmetics businesses, and salons. It combines billing, invoice processing, inventory, purchasing, vendor management, customer profiles, transaction histories, online… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Lumidara — where it wins
- Free plan includes loyalty rewards, referrals, and automated campaigns
- Online self-booking, deposits, client history, and rebooking tools
- Automated birthday and rebooking follow-ups support retention
Where it doesn't
- Available only on the web
- Stripe is the listed payment integration
- Advanced campaign capacity and branding require paid plans
Zoho POS — where it wins
- Free plan includes POS, customer histories, loyalty points, and promotions
- Supports salon sessions, SMS and WhatsApp communication
- Runs across web, desktop, mobile, and API platforms
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits usage to 1 register, 1 user, and 50 POS transactions
- Loyalty is listed as an early-access feature on Premium
- Loyalty sits within a broader POS system rather than a specialist tool
- Lumidara8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $10/mo · 30-day trial
A focused web platform combining salon booking, loyalty, referrals, and client campaigns.
Visit LumidaraFull verdict → - Zoho POS6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from ₹649/mo (annual) · 15-day trial
A broad salon POS with loyalty tools on a free plan and paid capacity upgrades.
Visit Zoho POSFull verdict →
More comparisons
- Puraskar vs Lumidara
- Puraskar vs Zoho POS
- Lumidara vs Letstamp
- Lumidara vs Cuppacard
- Lumidara vs SALoyal
- Lumidara vs Lealtap
- Lumidara vs meed
- Letstamp vs Zoho POS
All salon loyalty software comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
Last updated · How we research and update