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Head-to-head · Salon Inventory Management Software

Tilavon vs BackBar Pro

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Tilavon #6 in Salon Inventory Management Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Tilavon
BackBar Pro #8 in Salon Inventory Management Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 7 features Visit BackBar Pro

Tilavon leads on 0 checks, BackBar Pro on 1, and 6 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 scoreTilavon · 8.6/10
  • Lowest starting priceBackBar Pro · $28/mo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresBackBar Pro · 4 of 7

Tilavon scores higher on our rubric for salon inventory management software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

BackBar Pro is cheaper to start at $28/mo against $39/mo.

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 8.6/10 Visit ↗ BackBar Pro 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
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 30 days 14 days
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 checked yet —
Low-stock alerts Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Usage tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-location inventory Not checked yet Not checked yet
Vendor management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Barcode scanning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Retail product tracking ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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,…

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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…

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  1. TilavonSalon Inventory Management Software 8.630-day trial
  2. BackBar ProSalon Inventory Management Software 8.414-day trial

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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