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Head-to-head · Salon and Spa Scheduling Software

Ovatu vs Boulevard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Ovatu #7 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Ovatu
Boulevard #8 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Boulevard

Ovatu leads on 1 check, Boulevard on 0, and 7 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 scoreOvatu · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceOvatu · $25/user/mo
  • Free trialonly Ovatu
  • Most featuresBoulevard · 6 of 6

Ovatu scores higher on our rubric for salon and spa scheduling software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Ovatu is cheaper to start at $25/mo against $143/mo.

Ovatu is the better fit for salons wanting deep scheduling and inventory tools. Boulevard is the better fit for premium salons needing resource scheduling.

  • Ovatu fits best

    Salons wanting deep scheduling and inventory tools

  • Boulevard fits best

    Premium salons needing resource scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Ovatu 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Boulevard 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #7 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software #8 in Salon and Spa Scheduling Software
Best for Salons wanting deep scheduling and inventory tools Premium salons needing resource scheduling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $25/user/mo (best) $143/site/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 17 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ovatu 1/6 · Boulevard 6/6
Online booking ✓ ✓
Staff availability Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Appointment reminders Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Resource booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Waitlist management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Digital intake forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Combines booking, rosters, waitlists, and resource scheduling
  • Includes POS, payments, deposits, invoices, and terminals
  • Tracks inventory with stocktakes and purchase orders
  • Schedules rooms, chairs, equipment, and machines alongside staff calendars
  • Combines booking, POS, intake forms, memberships, and loyalty tools
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and broad third-party integrations
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing is charged per employee per month
  • Campaigns and inventory control require the Loaded plan
  • Starts at $143 per location per month with no free plan
  • Essentials is limited to 5 providers with bookable calendars
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans or add-ons
Our verdict

Ovatu is cloud-based business management software for salons and other appointment-based businesses. It brings online booking, appointment scheduling, staff rosters, client profiles, reminders, payments, point of sale, forms, marketing,…

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Boulevard is a cloud-based scheduling and business management platform for salons, spas, medspas, barbers, massage businesses, and nail salons. It brings together online self-booking, appointment calendars, staff availability, reminders,…

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  1. OvatuSalon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.730-day trial
  2. BoulevardSalon and Spa Scheduling Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ovatu — where it wins

    • Combines booking, rosters, waitlists, and resource scheduling
    • Includes POS, payments, deposits, invoices, and terminals
    • Tracks inventory with stocktakes and purchase orders

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Pricing is charged per employee per month
    • Campaigns and inventory control require the Loaded plan

  • Boulevard — where it wins

    • Schedules rooms, chairs, equipment, and machines alongside staff calendars
    • Combines booking, POS, intake forms, memberships, and loyalty tools
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and broad third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $143 per location per month with no free plan
    • Essentials is limited to 5 providers with bookable calendars
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans or add-ons
  • Ovatu8.7/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad salon operations suite with deep scheduling, inventory, payments, and booking tools.

    Visit OvatuFull verdict →
  • Boulevard8.6/10 · Paid

    A feature-rich choice for premium salons managing people, spaces, equipment, and payments.

    Visit BoulevardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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