Head-to-head · Salon Inventory Management Software
NeonO vs Tilavon
NeonO leads on 6 checks, Tilavon on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreNeonO · 7.6/10
- Most featuresNeonO · 7 of 7
NeonO scores higher on our rubric for salon inventory management software: 7.6 against 5.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
NeonO offers purchase orders; Tilavon doesn't publish it. NeonO offers low-stock alerts; Tilavon doesn't publish it. NeonO offers usage tracking; Tilavon doesn't publish it. NeonO offers multi-location inventory; Tilavon doesn't publish it. NeonO offers vendor management; Tilavon doesn't publish it.
NeonO is the better fit for salons wanting comprehensive web inventory management. Tilavon is the better fit for growing salons needing broad operations coverage.
- NeonO fits best
Salons wanting comprehensive web inventory management
- Tilavon fits best
Growing salons needing broad operations coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | NeonO 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Tilavon 5.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 5.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Salon Inventory Management Software | #6 in Salon Inventory Management Software |
| Best for | Salons wanting comprehensive web inventory management | Growing salons needing broad operations coverage |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $39/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance | PCI DSS | PCI DSS |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features NeonO 7/7 · Tilavon 1/7 | ||
| Purchase orders | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Low-stock alerts | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Usage tracking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Multi-location inventory | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Vendor management | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Retail product tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | NeonO is web-based salon and barbershop management software with inventory controls for retail products and professional backbar stock. It is positioned for salons, barbershops, spas, nail studios, and aesthetics clinics that need… Read the review → |
Tilavon is cloud-based management software for nail salons, nail bars, and spas in the United States. It brings together point-of-sale checkout, appointment scheduling, online booking, technician scheduling, client records, commissions,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
NeonO — where it wins
- Tracks retail and backbar stock with automatic deductions
- Supports purchase orders, supplier records, and partial receiving
- Combines barcode scanning with multi-location stock tracking
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- The published platform is web-only
- Payment processing is billed separately
Tilavon — where it wins
- Inventory includes stock alerts, purchase orders, suppliers, and barcode scanning
- Covers POS, booking, client records, memberships, staff, and commissions
- Web, iOS, and Android apps with calendar, payment, and marketing integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid plans start at USD 39 per month
- Advanced inventory begins with the Pro plan at USD 69 per month
- Multi-location tools are reserved for the Elite plan at USD 119 per month
- NeonO7.6/10 · From 24.99 CAD/user/mo
A web-based salon system combining detailed inventory controls with everyday operations.
Visit NeonOFull verdict → - Tilavon5.6/10 · From $39/mo · 30-day trial
A broad salon operations suite with inventory, scheduling, payments, and optional AI tools.
Visit TilavonFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026






