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Head-to-head · Tanning Salon Software

Tan-Link vs Glo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Tan-Link #7 in Tanning Salon Software 7.6/10 From $129/mo ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Tan-Link
Glo #8 in Tanning Salon Software 7.5/10 From £40/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Glo

Tan-Link leads on 0 checks, Glo 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 scoreTan-Link · 7.6/10
  • Most featuresTan-Link · 6 of 6

Tan-Link scores higher on our rubric for tanning salon software: 7.6 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Tan-Link is the better fit for small to mid-size multi-location tanning salons. Glo is the better fit for salons wanting broad operations and reporting.

  • Tan-Link fits best

    Small to mid-size multi-location tanning salons

  • Glo fits best

    Salons wanting broad operations and reporting

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Side by side

Feature Tan-Link 7.6/10 Visit ↗ Glo 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.5
Ranking #7 in Tanning Salon Software #8 in Tanning Salon Software
Best for Small to mid-size multi-location tanning salons Salons wanting broad operations and reporting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $129/mo From £40/mo · 7-day trial
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tan-Link 6/6 · Glo 5/6
UV bed scheduling ✓ ✓
Spray-tan scheduling ✓ ✓
Membership management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Packages ✓ ✓
Point of sale ✓ ✓
Compliance records ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Schedules UV beds and spray-tan services, with bed-use and maintenance tracking
  • Combines client skin assessments, course balances and digital consent records
  • Adds POS, inventory and detailed reports, with Stripe and SumUp payments
Cons
  • 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
  • Online booking widget costs an extra £20 per month on Starter and Professional
  • Inventory and advanced analytics require the £50-per-month Professional plan
  • Prepaid minute courses are documented, but membership management is not established
Our verdict

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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Glo is a cloud-based tanning salon management system for salons that need to coordinate appointments, client records and day-to-day operations. Its calendar schedules across tanning beds with colour-coded appointment statuses, while…

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  1. Tan-LinkTanning Salon Software 7.6From $129/mo
  2. GloTanning Salon Software 7.5From £40/mo · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Glo — where it wins

    • Schedules UV beds and spray-tan services, with bed-use and maintenance tracking
    • Combines client skin assessments, course balances and digital consent records
    • Adds POS, inventory and detailed reports, with Stripe and SumUp payments

    Where it doesn't

    • Online booking widget costs an extra £20 per month on Starter and Professional
    • Inventory and advanced analytics require the £50-per-month Professional plan
    • Prepaid minute courses are documented, but membership management is not established
  • 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 →
  • Glo7.5/10 · From £40/mo · 7-day trial

    Glo brings bed scheduling, sales, client records and reporting into one salon system.

    Visit GloFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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