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Head-to-head · Tanning Salon Software

SalonTouch vs SalonForge

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score SalonTouch #4 in Tanning Salon Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SalonTouch
SalonForge #5 in Tanning Salon Software 7.8/10 From $99/mo ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SalonForge

SalonTouch leads on 0 checks, SalonForge 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 scoreSalonTouch · 7.9/10

SalonTouch scores higher on our rubric for tanning salon software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

SalonTouch is the better fit for full-service tanning salons and franchises. SalonForge is the better fit for tanning chains needing bed-control depth.

  • SalonTouch fits best

    Full-service tanning salons and franchises

  • SalonForge fits best

    Tanning chains needing bed-control depth

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Side by side

Feature SalonTouch 7.9/10 Visit ↗ SalonForge 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #4 in Tanning Salon Software #5 in Tanning Salon Software
Best for Full-service tanning salons and franchises Tanning chains needing bed-control depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Windows, Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SalonTouch 6/6 · SalonForge 6/6
UV bed scheduling ✓ ✓
Spray-tan scheduling ✓ ✓
Membership management ✓ ✓
Packages ✓ ✓
Point of sale ✓ ✓
Compliance records ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Handles beds, spray-tan services, packages, memberships and session deductions.
  • Combines appointments, POS, payments, inventory, records and marketing tools.
  • Supports hosted, Windows, iOS and Android deployments, including franchise operations.
  • 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
Cons
  • Rental is restricted to one location and tan-only services.
  • Support channels do not include 24/7 coverage.
  • There is no AI functionality or free plan.
  • Listed prices are illustrative and pre-launch
  • Support is provided through email
  • No free plan or AI features
Our verdict

SalonTouch is salon-management and point-of-sale software from Interactive Designs, Inc. for tanning salons, spas, salons and related businesses. It brings appointment booking, client and staff records, inventory, reporting, marketing…

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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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  1. SalonTouchTanning Salon Software 7.9Pricing on request
  2. SalonForgeTanning Salon Software 7.8From $99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SalonTouch — where it wins

    • Handles beds, spray-tan services, packages, memberships and session deductions.
    • Combines appointments, POS, payments, inventory, records and marketing tools.
    • Supports hosted, Windows, iOS and Android deployments, including franchise operations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Rental is restricted to one location and tan-only services.
    • Support channels do not include 24/7 coverage.
    • There is no AI functionality or free plan.

  • 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
  • SalonTouch7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad tanning-salon system spanning memberships, POS, scheduling, compliance and franchises.

    Visit SalonTouchFull verdict →
  • SalonForge7.8/10 · From $99/mo

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

    Visit SalonForgeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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