Head-to-head · Salon Inventory Management Software
SALON STOCK vs Tilavon
SALON STOCK leads on 7 checks, Tilavon on 0, and 1 is 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
- Most featuresSALON STOCK · 7 of 7
SALON STOCK scores higher on our rubric for salon inventory management software: 9.0 against 5.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
SALON STOCK offers free plan; Tilavon doesn't. SALON STOCK offers purchase orders; Tilavon doesn't publish it. SALON STOCK offers low-stock alerts; Tilavon doesn't publish it. SALON STOCK offers usage tracking; Tilavon doesn't publish it. SALON STOCK offers multi-location inventory; Tilavon doesn't publish it.
SALON STOCK is the better fit for budget-conscious salons needing deep inventory control. Tilavon is the better fit for growing salons needing broad operations coverage.
- SALON STOCK fits best
Budget-conscious salons needing deep inventory control
- Tilavon fits best
Growing salons needing broad operations coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | SALON STOCK 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Tilavon 5.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 5.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Salon Inventory Management Software | #6 in Salon Inventory Management Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious salons needing deep inventory control | Growing salons needing broad operations coverage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $39/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SALON STOCK 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
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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 → |
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,… 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
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
- 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 → - Tilavon5.6/10 · From $39/mo · 30-day trial
A broad salon operations suite with inventory, scheduling, payments, and optional AI tools.
Visit TilavonFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026