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Head-to-head · Salon Inventory Management Software

SALON STOCK vs NeonO

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score SALON STOCK #1 in Salon Inventory Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from 1,280 JPY/mo Free plan✓ 7 of 7 features Visit SALON STOCK
NeonO #2 in Salon Inventory Management Software 7.6/10 From 24.99 CAD/user/mo ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit 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 ↗
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 ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Tracks retail and backbar stock with automatic deductions
  • Supports purchase orders, supplier records, and partial receiving
  • Combines barcode scanning with multi-location stock tracking
Cons
  • Available only for iPhone and iPad
  • Advanced analysis and integrations require 個人 Pro
  • Team features are priced per store and add recurring cost
  • No free plan is available
  • The published platform is web-only
  • Payment processing is billed separately
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,…

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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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  1. SALON STOCKSalon Inventory Management Software 9.0Free plan · paid from 1,280 JPY/mo
  2. NeonOSalon Inventory Management Software 7.6From 24.99 CAD/user/mo

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.

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  • 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