Head-to-head · Salon Inventory Management Software
SALON STOCK vs NeonO
SALON STOCK leads on 1 check, NeonO 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 scoreSALON STOCK · 9.0/10
- Free planonly SALON STOCK
SALON STOCK scores higher on our rubric for salon inventory management software: 9.0 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
SALON STOCK offers free plan; NeonO doesn't.
SALON STOCK is the better fit for budget-conscious salons needing deep inventory control. NeonO is the better fit for salons wanting comprehensive web inventory management.
- SALON STOCK fits best
Budget-conscious salons needing deep inventory control
- NeonO fits best
Salons wanting comprehensive web inventory management
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Side by side
| Feature | SALON STOCK 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | NeonO 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Salon Inventory Management Software | #2 in Salon Inventory Management Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious salons needing deep inventory control | Salons wanting comprehensive web inventory management |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | iOS | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SALON STOCK 7/7 · NeonO 7/7 | ||
| Purchase orders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Low-stock alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Usage tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location inventory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vendor management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retail product tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | SALON STOCK is an inventory and ordering app for hair, nail, beauty, and related salons. It is designed for iPhone and iPad users who need more than a product list: the app supports barcode-based registration and stock adjustments,… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SALON STOCK — where it wins
- Free plan includes barcode scanning, ordering, and stocktaking
- Tracks usage, waste, materials costs, and supplier performance
- Supports reorder alerts, OCR imports, and multiple-store inventory
Where it doesn't
- Available only for iPhone and iPad
- Advanced analysis and integrations require 個人 Pro
- Team features are priced per store and add recurring cost
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
- SALON STOCK9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from 1,280 JPY/mo
A free iOS inventory app with unusually broad controls for salon materials.
Visit SALON STOCKFull verdict → - NeonO7.6/10 · From 24.99 CAD/user/mo
A web-based salon system combining detailed inventory controls with everyday operations.
Visit NeonOFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026






