SalonWings vs ProperKind

SalonWings8.5Visit ProperKind7.9Visit

Higher score SalonWings #3 in Salon Commission Management Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit SalonWings

vs

ProperKind #7 in Salon Commission Management Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit ProperKind

• SalonWings fits best

  Salons needing broad device and offline coverage

• ProperKind fits best

  Salons planning flexible staff compensation

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	SalonWings 8.5/10 Visit ↗	ProperKind 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Salon Commission Management Software	#7 in Salon Commission Management Software
Best for	Salons needing broad device and offline coverage	Salons planning flexible staff compensation
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$39/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat	Email
Integrations	5 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features SalonWings 0/7 · ProperKind 6/7
Commission rules	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Retail split rules	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Bonus rules	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Tip tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Compensation reports	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Payroll export	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Multi-location support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Commission calculation and salary metrics support staff management Offline billing syncs automatically with the cloud Runs across web, desktop, and mobile platforms	Tracks commission by staff member and service, with commission splits on Growth. Separates tips from service revenue and supports booth rent, hourly pay and salary. Exports payroll CSV; Growth adds up to 3 locations and advanced reporting.
Cons	Does not calculate tips Does not support contractor payments Does not offer direct deposit	Pre-launch; the vendor has not announced a public launch date. Listed plans are planned prices, not currently purchasable. Essentials limits commission tracking to 3 staff; multi-location starts with Growth.
Our verdict	SalonWings is cloud-based management software for salons and spas, covering appointments, POS billing, inventory, staff attendance, commissions, customer engagement, and reporting. Its multi-branch management and centralized reporting make… Read the review →	ProperKind is planned studio-management software for salons and other appointment-based businesses, with booking, scheduling, client records and staff compensation tools. For salons balancing commission with booth rent, hourly pay or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SalonWings — where it wins

  • Commission calculation and salary metrics support staff management
  • Offline billing syncs automatically with the cloud
  • Runs across web, desktop, and mobile platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not calculate tips
  • Does not support contractor payments
  • Does not offer direct deposit

• ProperKind — where it wins

  • Tracks commission by staff member and service, with commission splits on Growth.
  • Separates tips from service revenue and supports booth rent, hourly pay and salary.
  • Exports payroll CSV; Growth adds up to 3 locations and advanced reporting.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pre-launch; the vendor has not announced a public launch date.
  • Listed plans are planned prices, not currently purchasable.
  • Essentials limits commission tracking to 3 staff; multi-location starts with Growth.

• SalonWings8.5/10 · Paid

  A broad salon operations suite with commission tracking and offline billing.

  Visit SalonWingsFull verdict →
• ProperKind7.9/10 · Paid

  A planned salon management tool with flexible pay rules and payroll CSV export.

  Visit ProperKindFull verdict →