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Head-to-head · Tanning Salon Software

SalonForge vs Tan-Link

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score SalonForge #5 in Tanning Salon Software 7.8/10 From $99/mo ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SalonForge
Tan-Link #7 in Tanning Salon Software 7.6/10 From $129/mo ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Tan-Link

SalonForge leads on 1 check, Tan-Link 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 scoreSalonForge · 7.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceSalonForge · $99/mo

SalonForge scores higher on our rubric for tanning salon software: 7.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

SalonForge is cheaper to start at $99/mo against $129/mo.

SalonForge is the better fit for tanning chains needing bed-control depth. Tan-Link is the better fit for small to mid-size multi-location tanning salons.

  • SalonForge fits best

    Tanning chains needing bed-control depth

  • Tan-Link fits best

    Small to mid-size multi-location tanning salons

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Side by side

Feature SalonForge 7.8/10 Visit ↗ Tan-Link 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.6
Ranking #5 in Tanning Salon Software #7 in Tanning Salon Software
Best for Tanning chains needing bed-control depth Small to mid-size multi-location tanning salons
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $99/mo (best) $129/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Windows, Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features SalonForge 6/6 · Tan-Link 6/6
UV bed scheduling ✓ ✓
Spray-tan scheduling ✓ ✓
Membership management ✓ ✓
Packages ✓ ✓
Point of sale ✓ ✓
Compliance records ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Live floor board with IntelliTan and T-Max session control
  • Memberships, packages, POS, consent forms, and member self check-in
  • Offline operation for up to 48 hours with later synchronization
  • T-Max bed control, session tracking and lamp-hour monitoring
  • Memberships, packages, waivers, POS and recurring billing in one system
  • Online booking, customer portal and multi-location management
Cons
  • Listed prices are illustrative and pre-launch
  • Support is provided through email
  • No free plan or AI features
  • No free plan; pricing starts at $129 per location monthly
  • Web deployment limits access to browser-based use
  • Support is offered by email, phone and docs, not 24/7
Our verdict

SalonForge is tanning salon management software built around live bed operations, with scheduling, session monitoring, point of sale, memberships, packages, digital consent forms, and a member app. Its floor board shows bed availability,…

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Tan-Link is cloud-based management software for tanning salons, aimed at small and mid-market operators, including businesses managing multiple locations. It combines point-of-sale transactions, integrated payments, recurring membership…

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  1. SalonForgeTanning Salon Software 7.8From $99/mo
  2. Tan-LinkTanning Salon Software 7.6From $129/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SalonForge — where it wins

    • Live floor board with IntelliTan and T-Max session control
    • Memberships, packages, POS, consent forms, and member self check-in
    • Offline operation for up to 48 hours with later synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed prices are illustrative and pre-launch
    • Support is provided through email
    • No free plan or AI features

  • Tan-Link — where it wins

    • T-Max bed control, session tracking and lamp-hour monitoring
    • Memberships, packages, waivers, POS and recurring billing in one system
    • Online booking, customer portal and multi-location management

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; pricing starts at $129 per location monthly
    • Web deployment limits access to browser-based use
    • Support is offered by email, phone and docs, not 24/7
  • SalonForge7.8/10 · From $99/mo

    A bed-control-focused system that combines salon operations, memberships, POS, and self check-in.

    Visit SalonForgeFull verdict →
  • Tan-Link7.6/10 · From $129/mo

    Cloud tanning salon software combining T-Max control, memberships, POS and multi-location tools.

    Visit Tan-LinkFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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