Head-to-head · Salon Inventory Management Software
Tilavon vs BackBar Pro
Tilavon leads on 0 checks, BackBar Pro on 4, and 3 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 scoreBackBar Pro · 7.3/10
- Lowest starting priceBackBar Pro · $28/mo
- Most featuresBackBar Pro · 4 of 7
BackBar Pro scores higher on our rubric for salon inventory management software: 7.3 against 5.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #6.
BackBar Pro is cheaper to start at $28/mo against $39/mo. BackBar Pro offers low-stock alerts; Tilavon doesn't publish it. BackBar Pro offers usage tracking; Tilavon doesn't publish it. BackBar Pro offers barcode scanning; Tilavon doesn't publish it.
Tilavon is the better fit for growing salons needing broad operations coverage. BackBar Pro is the better fit for color salons needing costing and stock controls.
- Tilavon fits best
Growing salons needing broad operations coverage
- BackBar Pro fits best
Color salons needing costing and stock controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Tilavon 5.6/10 Visit ↗ | BackBar Pro 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.6 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #6 in Salon Inventory Management Software | #8 in Salon Inventory Management Software |
| Best for | Growing salons needing broad operations coverage | Color salons needing costing and stock controls |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $39/mo | $28/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 30 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Live chat |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Tilavon 1/7 · BackBar Pro 4/7 | ||
| Purchase orders | Not published | — |
| Low-stock alerts | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Usage tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Multi-location inventory | Not published | Not published |
| Vendor management | Not published | Not published |
| Barcode scanning | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Retail product tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Tilavon is cloud-based management software for nail salons, nail bars, and spas in the United States. It brings together point-of-sale checkout, appointment scheduling, online booking, technician scheduling, client records, commissions,… Read the review → |
BackBar Pro combines salon inventory management with client records, scheduling, online booking, payments, financial reporting, and color formula storage. It is designed for independent hairstylists, colorists, booth renters, and small… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Tilavon — where it wins
- Inventory includes stock alerts, purchase orders, suppliers, and barcode scanning
- Covers POS, booking, client records, memberships, staff, and commissions
- Web, iOS, and Android apps with calendar, payment, and marketing integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid plans start at USD 39 per month
- Advanced inventory begins with the Pro plan at USD 69 per month
- Multi-location tools are reserved for the Elite plan at USD 119 per month
BackBar Pro — where it wins
- Color cost-per-gram calculations and live bowl costing
- Automatic retail deductions with low-stock thresholds
- Web, iOS, and Android access with booking and payments
Where it doesn't
- Restock lists do not send supplier orders
- Color Bar bottle scanning requires the Premium plan
- The feature set may exceed the needs of booking-only salons
- Tilavon5.6/10 · From $39/mo · 30-day trial
A broad salon operations suite with inventory, scheduling, payments, and optional AI tools.
Visit TilavonFull verdict → - BackBar Pro7.3/10 · From $28/mo · 14-day trial
A color-focused salon system with stock controls, costing, booking, and financial tools.
Visit BackBar ProFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026