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Head-to-head · Salon Software

Meevo vs Ovatu

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Meevo #7 in Salon Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Meevo
Ovatu #8 in Salon Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 7 features Visit Ovatu

Meevo leads on 0 checks, Ovatu on 0, and 7 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 scoreMeevo · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly Ovatu
  • Most featuresOvatu · 6 of 7

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

Meevo is the better fit for large salons needing advanced booking operations. Ovatu is the better fit for feature-rich salons needing integrations.

  • Meevo fits best

    Large salons needing advanced booking operations

  • Ovatu fits best

    Feature-rich salons needing integrations

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Side by side

Feature Meevo 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Ovatu 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #7 in Salon Software #8 in Salon Software
Best for Large salons needing advanced booking operations Feature-rich salons needing integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $25/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 10 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Meevo 0/7 · Ovatu 6/7
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff calendar Not checked yet ✓ (best)
POS and payments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Client reminders Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Inventory tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Memberships and packages Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Group bookings, waitlists, deposits, and automated reminders
  • Centralized booking visibility for multi-location businesses
  • AI-assisted scheduling with broad operational integrations
  • Combines booking, rosters, reminders, POS, inventory, and reporting
  • Supports forms, waivers, gift cards, passes, loyalty, and marketing
  • Offers web, macOS, iOS, and Android access with broad integrations
Cons
  • Paid plans are based on an annual contract
  • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
  • May be more than smaller salons need
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced marketing features require the Loaded plan
  • Additional employee charges apply beyond the first employee
Our verdict

Meevo is cloud-based business management software for salons, spas, med spas, beauty bars, massage studios, and multi-location businesses. Its core workspace combines appointment scheduling, branded online booking, client and staff…

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Ovatu is salon and appointment-business management software for salons, beauty businesses, wellness providers, and similar operators. It brings online booking, staff scheduling, customer records, automated email and SMS reminders,…

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  1. MeevoSalon Software 8.5Paid
  2. OvatuSalon Software 8.430-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Meevo — where it wins

    • Group bookings, waitlists, deposits, and automated reminders
    • Centralized booking visibility for multi-location businesses
    • AI-assisted scheduling with broad operational integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans are based on an annual contract
    • Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher tiers
    • May be more than smaller salons need

  • Ovatu — where it wins

    • Combines booking, rosters, reminders, POS, inventory, and reporting
    • Supports forms, waivers, gift cards, passes, loyalty, and marketing
    • Offers web, macOS, iOS, and Android access with broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Advanced marketing features require the Loaded plan
    • Additional employee charges apply beyond the first employee

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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