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Head-to-head · Salon Inventory Management Software

NeonO vs Tilavon

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score NeonO #2 in Salon Inventory Management Software 7.6/10 From 24.99 CAD/user/mo ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit NeonO
Tilavon #6 in Salon Inventory Management Software 5.6/10 From $39/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit 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 ↗
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 ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks retail and backbar stock with automatic deductions
  • Supports purchase orders, supplier records, and partial receiving
  • Combines barcode scanning with multi-location stock tracking
  • 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
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • The published platform is web-only
  • Payment processing is billed separately
  • 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
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…

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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,…

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  1. NeonOSalon Inventory Management Software 7.6From 24.99 CAD/user/mo
  2. TilavonSalon Inventory Management Software 5.6From $39/mo · 30-day trial

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.

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  • Tilavon5.6/10 · From $39/mo · 30-day trial

    A broad salon operations suite with inventory, scheduling, payments, and optional AI tools.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026