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Head-to-head · Nail Salon Software

Tilavon vs Booqinq

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Tilavon #5 in Nail Salon Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Tilavon
Booqinq #7 in Nail Salon Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Booqinq

Tilavon leads on 0 checks, Booqinq 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 · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Booqinq
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresTilavon · 6 of 6

Tilavon scores higher on our rubric for nail salon software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Booqinq offers free plan; Tilavon doesn't.

Tilavon is the better fit for growing salons needing advanced inventory control. Booqinq is the better fit for modern salons needing integrations and automation.

  • Tilavon fits best

    Growing salons needing advanced inventory control

  • Booqinq fits best

    Modern salons needing integrations and automation

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Side by side

Feature Tilavon 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Booqinq 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #5 in Nail Salon Software #7 in Nail Salon Software
Best for Growing salons needing advanced inventory control Modern salons needing integrations and automation
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $39/mo €21/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Docs Email
Compliance PCI DSS GDPR
Integrations 12 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Tilavon 6/6 · Booqinq 5/6
Technician scheduling ✓ ✓
Nail service menu ✓ ✓
Client records ✓ ✓
Packages and memberships ✓ ✓
Retail inventory ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Payment processing ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks nail colors, formulas, stock levels, suppliers, and purchase orders
  • Combines POS, scheduling, memberships, commissions, and client records
  • Supports technician workflows across web, iOS, and Android
  • Nail-specific menus, client notes, walk-ins, and technician scheduling
  • Free plan includes unlimited staff and unlimited bookings
  • API, webhooks, MCP, calendar sync, and Stripe payments support
Cons
  • Starts at $39 per month with no free plan
  • Advanced inventory and commission tracking begin on the Pro plan
  • AI receptionist capabilities require separate AI subscription plans
  • Free plan limits email reminders to 500 per month
  • AI rebooking and memberships start on the Pro plan
  • Multi-location tools and priority support require Business
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, commission…

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Booqinq is an online booking and client-management platform for nail studios and other appointment-based service businesses. Its workflow covers branded booking pages, multi-staff scheduling, employee availability rules, nail-specific…

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  1. TilavonNail Salon Software 9.030-day trial
  2. BooqinqNail Salon Software 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tilavon — where it wins

    • Tracks nail colors, formulas, stock levels, suppliers, and purchase orders
    • Combines POS, scheduling, memberships, commissions, and client records
    • Supports technician workflows across web, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $39 per month with no free plan
    • Advanced inventory and commission tracking begin on the Pro plan
    • AI receptionist capabilities require separate AI subscription plans

  • Booqinq — where it wins

    • Nail-specific menus, client notes, walk-ins, and technician scheduling
    • Free plan includes unlimited staff and unlimited bookings
    • API, webhooks, MCP, calendar sync, and Stripe payments support

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits email reminders to 500 per month
    • AI rebooking and memberships start on the Pro plan
    • Multi-location tools and priority support require Business
  • Tilavon9.0/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad nail salon platform for growing teams that need deeper inventory and staff controls.

    Visit TilavonFull verdict →
  • Booqinq8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible booking platform with nail-specific workflows and strong automation options.

    Visit BooqinqFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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