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Head-to-head · Salon Payroll Software

SalonApp vs EasySalon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score SalonApp #1 in Salon Payroll Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SalonApp
EasySalon #5 in Salon Payroll Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit EasySalon

SalonApp leads on 1 check, EasySalon on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSalonApp · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly SalonApp
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresSalonApp · 6 of 6

SalonApp scores higher on our rubric for salon payroll software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

SalonApp offers free plan; EasySalon doesn't.

SalonApp is the better fit for salons needing complete payroll and operations. EasySalon is the better fit for small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations.

  • SalonApp fits best

    Salons needing complete payroll and operations

  • EasySalon fits best

    Small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations

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Side by side

Feature SalonApp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ EasySalon 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Salon Payroll Software #5 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for Salons needing complete payroll and operations Small salons needing low-cost payroll calculations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $39/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Live chat Email
Integrations 4 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features SalonApp 6/6 · EasySalon 3/6
Commission tracking ✓ ✓
Tip calculation ✓ ✓
Contractor payments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Tax filing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Payroll reports ✓ ✓
Direct deposit ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • US and Canadian payroll with tax tables, reports, and direct deposits
  • Commission tracking supports configurable service and retail rules
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with QuickBooks and Xero integrations
  • Supports hourly, commission, and hybrid compensation runs
  • Calculates commission splits and tip-outs from checkout data
  • Includes booking, scheduling, payments, and payroll reports
Cons
  • The Free plan is limited to 15 clients, 20 appointments, and 1 staff member
  • Multi-location support and custom integrations are limited to Enterprise
  • Payroll management appears in the Professional tier rather than Starter
  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
  • Tax filing is not verified
  • Tech fee pricing applies per technician each month
Our verdict

SalonApp, branded on its current site as Salon Manager, is cloud-based software for independent stylists, growing salons, spas, and multi-location operators. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, point of sale, client profiles,…

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EasySalon is cloud-based salon management software built primarily for nail salons, with support for spas and beauty studios. It brings online booking, appointment reminders, checkout, Stripe payment processing, staff scheduling,…

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  1. SalonAppSalon Payroll Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. EasySalonSalon Payroll Software 8.914-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SalonApp — where it wins

    • US and Canadian payroll with tax tables, reports, and direct deposits
    • Commission tracking supports configurable service and retail rules
    • Web, iOS, and Android access with QuickBooks and Xero integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan is limited to 15 clients, 20 appointments, and 1 staff member
    • Multi-location support and custom integrations are limited to Enterprise
    • Payroll management appears in the Professional tier rather than Starter

  • EasySalon — where it wins

    • Supports hourly, commission, and hybrid compensation runs
    • Calculates commission splits and tip-outs from checkout data
    • Includes booking, scheduling, payments, and payroll reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
    • Tax filing is not verified
    • Tech fee pricing applies per technician each month
  • SalonApp9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad salon operations suite with payroll, commissions, and multi-location options.

    Visit SalonAppFull verdict →
  • EasySalon8.9/10 · 14-day trial

    Low-cost salon payroll calculations with commission, tip, and compensation support.

    Visit EasySalonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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