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Head-to-head · Salon Payroll Software

SalonApp vs Loop HR

  • 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
Loop HR #6 in Salon Payroll Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Loop HR

SalonApp leads on 0 checks, Loop HR on 0, and 7 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 trialonly SalonApp
  • Most featuresSalonApp · 6 of 6

SalonApp scores higher on our rubric for salon payroll software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

SalonApp is the better fit for salons needing complete payroll and operations. Loop HR is the better fit for UK salons needing payroll preparation and payslips.

  • SalonApp fits best

    Salons needing complete payroll and operations

  • Loop HR fits best

    UK salons needing payroll preparation and payslips

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Side by side

Feature SalonApp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Loop HR 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Salon Payroll Software #6 in Salon Payroll Software
Best for Salons needing complete payroll and operations UK salons needing payroll preparation and payslips
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $39/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Live chat Live chat
Integrations 4 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features SalonApp 6/6 · Loop HR 2/6
Commission tracking ✓ ✓
Tip calculation ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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
  • Payroll preparation, payslips, reports, and payroll exports
  • Commission, bonus, and pay-structure management
  • SalonIQ and Phorest integrations for sales data imports
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
  • Pricing is handled through a call rather than shown publicly
  • The published plan supports up to 10 people
  • Access is provided through the web platform
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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Loop HR brings salon-focused people management into one web-based product. It covers employee records, scheduling and rotas, holiday and sickness tracking, SSP calculations, commission and bonus structures, payroll preparation, payslips,…

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  1. SalonAppSalon Payroll Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Loop HRSalon Payroll Software 8.8Pricing on request

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

  • Loop HR — where it wins

    • Payroll preparation, payslips, reports, and payroll exports
    • Commission, bonus, and pay-structure management
    • SalonIQ and Phorest integrations for sales data imports

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a call rather than shown publicly
    • The published plan supports up to 10 people
    • Access is provided through the web platform
  • SalonApp9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

    Visit SalonAppFull verdict →
  • Loop HR8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A web-based salon HR tool combining payroll preparation with people management.

    Visit Loop HRFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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