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Head-to-head · Salon App Builder Software

Salonipy vs Aura'd

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Salonipy #3 in Salon App Builder Software 9.0/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Salonipy
Aura'd #8 in Salon App Builder Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Aura'd

Salonipy leads on 0 checks, Aura'd on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSalonipy · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Aura'd
  • Free trialonly Salonipy
  • Most featuresSalonipy · 3 of 5

Salonipy scores higher on our rubric for salon app builder software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Aura'd offers free plan; Salonipy doesn't.

Salonipy is the better fit for budget-conscious salons needing branded apps. Aura'd is the better fit for solo and team salons wanting a free starting tier.

  • Salonipy fits best

    Budget-conscious salons needing branded apps

  • Aura'd fits best

    Solo and team salons wanting a free starting tier

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Side by side

Feature Salonipy 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Aura'd 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Salon App Builder Software #8 in Salon App Builder Software
Best for Budget-conscious salons needing branded apps Solo and team salons wanting a free starting tier
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $30/yr £19/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat Email, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Salonipy 3/5 · Aura'd 1/5
Client messaging Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Loyalty programs ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Memberships ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Retail offers ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Push notifications Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
App platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Covers booking, POS, inventory, staff, loyalty and memberships
  • Supports web, Windows, iOS and Android access
  • Includes WhatsApp reminders, campaigns and receipts
  • Free plan with basic booking and email confirmations
  • Branded apps, scheduling, reminders, payments, and client records
  • Premium includes white-label branding, custom domains, and API access
Cons
  • Custom branded website and app services are quoted separately
  • No free plan is available
  • The feature set may exceed the needs of appointment-only salons
  • Unlimited bookings and custom branding start at £19 per month
  • Staff scheduling and staff portal access require the Team plan
  • White-label features and API access require the £149 Premium plan
Our verdict

Salonipy is salon and spa management software for beauty salons, spas, barbershops and multi-branch businesses. It brings appointment scheduling, online booking, POS billing, invoices, receipts, inventory, staff attendance, commissions,…

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Aura'd combines salon booking and business-management tools for hairdressers, lash technicians, beauty therapists, and salon teams. It supports 24/7 online appointment booking, service and availability management, staff scheduling, client…

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  1. SalonipySalon App Builder Software 9.07-day trial
  2. Aura'dSalon App Builder Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Salonipy — where it wins

    • Covers booking, POS, inventory, staff, loyalty and memberships
    • Supports web, Windows, iOS and Android access
    • Includes WhatsApp reminders, campaigns and receipts

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom branded website and app services are quoted separately
    • No free plan is available
    • The feature set may exceed the needs of appointment-only salons

  • Aura'd — where it wins

    • Free plan with basic booking and email confirmations
    • Branded apps, scheduling, reminders, payments, and client records
    • Premium includes white-label branding, custom domains, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Unlimited bookings and custom branding start at £19 per month
    • Staff scheduling and staff portal access require the Team plan
    • White-label features and API access require the £149 Premium plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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