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Head-to-head · Esthetician Software

Salon Manager vs SpaSphere

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Salon Manager #2 in Esthetician Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Salon Manager
SpaSphere #4 in Esthetician Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit SpaSphere

Salon Manager leads on 0 checks, SpaSphere on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSalon Manager · 9.2/10
  • Most featuresSalon Manager · 5 of 5

Salon Manager scores higher on our rubric for esthetician software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Salon Manager is the better fit for growing salons needing treatment workflows. SpaSphere is the better fit for skin clinics wanting an all-in-one platform.

  • Salon Manager fits best

    Growing salons needing treatment workflows

  • SpaSphere fits best

    Skin clinics wanting an all-in-one platform

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Side by side

Feature Salon Manager 9.2/10 Visit ↗ SpaSphere 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Esthetician Software #4 in Esthetician Software
Best for Growing salons needing treatment workflows Skin clinics wanting an all-in-one platform
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price £29/mo $139/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA PCI DSS
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Salon Manager 5/5 · SpaSphere 1/5
Online booking ✓ ✓
Digital intake forms ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Treatment notes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Retail inventory ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Payment processing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Staff accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Digital consultation and consent forms support treatment assignments.
  • Scheduling covers staff, rooms, resources, recurring visits and waiting lists.
  • Stock, POS, payments, reporting and multi-location tools share one system.
  • Skin SOAP notes, assessments, photos, consent forms, and treatment plans
  • Booking, deposits, payments, POS, inventory, and online store in one plan
  • Supports team roles, scheduling, and multiple locations
Cons
  • No free plan for low-commitment use.
  • Essentials does not include online booking or consultation forms.
  • The platform is web-based rather than offering listed native mobile apps.
  • The paid plan starts at $139 per month with no free plan
  • Mobile apps for iPhone and Android are currently in beta
  • Two-way messaging is listed as coming soon
Our verdict

Salon Manager is cloud-based software for solo professionals, salons, spas, aesthetic clinics, colleges and multi-location groups. Its scope covers appointment scheduling, online booking, client CRM, digital consultation and consent forms,…

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SpaSphere is an esthetician-focused business platform for solo practitioners, boutique skincare studios, and small spa teams. It brings a branded website, custom-domain hosting, online booking, deposits, client records, intake and consent…

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  1. Salon ManagerEsthetician Software 9.2Paid
  2. SpaSphereEsthetician Software 9.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Salon Manager — where it wins

    • Digital consultation and consent forms support treatment assignments.
    • Scheduling covers staff, rooms, resources, recurring visits and waiting lists.
    • Stock, POS, payments, reporting and multi-location tools share one system.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for low-commitment use.
    • Essentials does not include online booking or consultation forms.
    • The platform is web-based rather than offering listed native mobile apps.

  • SpaSphere — where it wins

    • Skin SOAP notes, assessments, photos, consent forms, and treatment plans
    • Booking, deposits, payments, POS, inventory, and online store in one plan
    • Supports team roles, scheduling, and multiple locations

    Where it doesn't

    • The paid plan starts at $139 per month with no free plan
    • Mobile apps for iPhone and Android are currently in beta
    • Two-way messaging is listed as coming soon

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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