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Head-to-head · Salon Commission Management Software

Slick vs ProperKind

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Slick #5 in Salon Commission Management Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Slick
ProperKind #7 in Salon Commission Management Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit ProperKind

Slick leads on 1 check, ProperKind 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 scoreSlick · 8.3/10
  • Lowest starting priceSlick · $22/mo
  • Most featuresProperKind · 6 of 7

Slick scores higher on our rubric for salon commission management software: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Slick is cheaper to start at $22/mo against $39/mo.

Slick is the better fit for small salons wanting low-cost commission tools. ProperKind is the better fit for salons planning flexible staff compensation.

  • Slick fits best

    Small salons wanting low-cost commission tools

  • ProperKind fits best

    Salons planning flexible staff compensation

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Side by side

Feature Slick 8.3/10 Visit ↗ ProperKind 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.9
Ranking #5 in Salon Commission Management Software #7 in Salon Commission Management Software
Best for Small salons wanting low-cost commission tools Salons planning flexible staff compensation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $22/mo (best) $39/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Integrations 6 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Slick 1/7 · 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 ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Commission calculations and staff earnings reports
  • POS, payments, inventory and appointment scheduling
  • Available on web, iOS and Android
  • 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
  • No free plan
  • Commission tools focus on calculations and earnings reports
  • Highest tier costs $250 per month
  • 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

Slick is cloud-based salon and barbershop management software for freelancers, barber shops and larger salon businesses. It combines appointment scheduling, online booking, client records, marketing messages, payments, POS, reporting,…

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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…

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  1. SlickSalon Commission Management Software 8.3Paid
  2. ProperKindSalon Commission Management Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Slick — where it wins

    • Commission calculations and staff earnings reports
    • POS, payments, inventory and appointment scheduling
    • Available on web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Commission tools focus on calculations and earnings reports
    • Highest tier costs $250 per month

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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