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Head-to-head · Salon App Builder Software

WA-Salon vs Aura'd

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score WA-Salon #2 in Salon App Builder Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit WA-Salon
Aura'd #8 in Salon App Builder Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Aura'd

WA-Salon leads on 0 checks, Aura'd on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWA-Salon · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Aura'd
  • Most featuresWA-Salon · 4 of 5

WA-Salon scores higher on our rubric for salon app builder software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Aura'd offers free plan; WA-Salon doesn't.

WA-Salon is the better fit for multi-branch salons centered on WhatsApp. Aura'd is the better fit for solo and team salons wanting a free starting tier.

  • WA-Salon fits best

    Multi-branch salons centered on WhatsApp

  • Aura'd fits best

    Solo and team salons wanting a free starting tier

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Side by side

Feature WA-Salon 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Aura'd 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Salon App Builder Software #8 in Salon App Builder Software
Best for Multi-branch salons centered on WhatsApp Solo and team salons wanting a free starting tier
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price ₹15,000/yr £19/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Email, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features WA-Salon 4/5 · Aura'd 1/5
Client messaging Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Loyalty programs ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Memberships ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Retail offers ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Push notifications ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
App platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • WhatsApp AI booking with live availability, rescheduling, and cancellations
  • Branded customer and staff apps plus an own-domain booking website
  • POS, GST billing, memberships, loyalty, inventory, and multi-branch calendars
  • Free plan with basic booking and email confirmations
  • Branded apps, scheduling, reminders, payments, and client records
  • Premium includes white-label branding, custom domains, and API access
Cons
  • No free plan for salons wanting to start without a subscription
  • The monthly plan adds a ₹2,000 one-time setup fee
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of single-location salons
  • Unlimited bookings and custom branding start at £19 per month
  • Staff scheduling and staff portal access require the Team plan
  • White-label features and API access require the £149 Premium plan
Our verdict

WA-Salon is salon management software from NextGen Automation Technologies for Indian salons that want booking, operations, customer engagement, and retail management in one system. It supports customer bookings through WhatsApp, branded…

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Aura'd combines salon booking and business-management tools for hairdressers, lash technicians, beauty therapists, and salon teams. It supports 24/7 online appointment booking, service and availability management, staff scheduling, client…

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  1. WA-SalonSalon App Builder Software 9.1Paid
  2. Aura'dSalon App Builder Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WA-Salon — where it wins

    • WhatsApp AI booking with live availability, rescheduling, and cancellations
    • Branded customer and staff apps plus an own-domain booking website
    • POS, GST billing, memberships, loyalty, inventory, and multi-branch calendars

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for salons wanting to start without a subscription
    • The monthly plan adds a ₹2,000 one-time setup fee
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of single-location salons

  • Aura'd — where it wins

    • Free plan with basic booking and email confirmations
    • Branded apps, scheduling, reminders, payments, and client records
    • Premium includes white-label branding, custom domains, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Unlimited bookings and custom branding start at £19 per month
    • Staff scheduling and staff portal access require the Team plan
    • White-label features and API access require the £149 Premium plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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